Broadway veteran says, ‘It’s hard in this day and age with all the social media to feel relevant’ Idina Menzel, 53, is a Tony award–winning Broadway star, but she admits that she battles self-doubt and performance anxiety. As she prepares to hit the road on a musical […]
Chatting ‘Wicked,’ ‘Frozen 3,’ ‘Rent’ and more ahead of her ‘Take Me Or Leave Me Tour’ Idina Menzel has had many patrons under a spell since she played Maureen Johnson in the musical Rent in 1996. Her powerful voice, demanding stage presence and proud identity as a […]
The star of ‘Wicked’ and ‘Frozen’ spoke with the Union-Tribune about this musical, her collaborators Tina Landau and Kate Diaz and her love for California’s redwood forest Idina Menzel, the Tony-winning star of “Wicked” and vocal powerhouse behind Elsa in Disney’s animated “Frozen,” will star in “Redwood,” a […]
Broadway star, TV and film actress, and singer Idina Menzel will perform at the Mesa Arts Center on Thursday, July 25, as part of her “Take Me or Leave Me” tour. Menzel is known for the unique mezzo-soprano, emotional voice she brings to her performances. She got her […]
“I’ve always worn my heart on my sleeve, to be honest, and I’m going to continue to do so on this tour.’ — Idina Menzel There are a few reasons why Tony Award-winning actress Idina Menzel chose to call her new tour “Take Me or Leave Me.” Of […]
Tony Award-winning actress, singer and songwriter Idina Menzel recalled performing in Pittsburgh around the time of the Tree of Life tragedy in 2018 in Squirrel Hill. “I remember that time, and I remember such a sense of responsibility and connection to my audience. So, years later, when the […]
FIND THE IMAGES IN THE GALLERY Menzel, who notably won the 2004 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical for her turn as Elphaba in Wicked, is returning to Broadway next year in Redwood. In a grand Elphaba meet-up last night, Idina Menzel […]
Idina Menzel is sharing some relatable mom moments as the parent of a teenager. On this week’s episode of PEOPLE in 10, the Frozen star, 53, gave an update on her 14-year-old son Walker and how she’s been navigating his teenage years. The star shares Walker with ex […]
Years ago, Idina Menzel’s acting coach told her it’s okay to take some creative liberties with her resume. And if a casting director happened to say, “I saw that show in bumfuck wherever and I don’t remember you playing Rizzo in Grease,” Menzel was to reply, “Well, I […]
Broadway legend Idina Menzel brings her Take Me or Leave Me tour to the Gaillard Center Aug. 3, a one woman show featuring fan favorite songs from throughout Menzel’s illustrious career — iconic hits from Wicked, Rent, Frozen, and newer music from her dance album, Drama Queen, released […]
The musical theater star is originating a role in, and was deeply involved in the creation of ‘Redwood’ — which could potentially bring her back to Broadway. “Ever since Rent, I have made it a priority to originate roles and shine a light on new work,” Idina Menzel […]
The animated Frozen will show winter in all its chilled beauty when it hits theaters this Thanksgiving. After all, the tale is based loosely on Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen, told with a modern twist and in a Nordic environment featuring many winter wonderlands. “It’s just the […]
Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Josh Gad, Jennifer Lee, Chris Buck, and more of the cast and creative team reflect on the birth of an unlikely modern Disney classic. About 10 years ago, Josh Gad wanted to buy his daughter an Elsa dress. It shouldn’t have been difficult. Frozen, […]
When asked where she’d like to meet for lunch, Idina Menzel wastes no time choosing Union Square Cafe in Manhattan. This restaurant in particular has special meaning for Menzel, who once worked there as a reservationist, way before she had cemented her status as a Broadway star, celebrated […]
There’s something familiar about watching Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth have a conversation — the way that one of them tends to be a bubbling extrovert, the other more introspective but observant and ready with a joke. After a long day in workshops for their respective musical projects, […]
