There were more children in the audience for Idina Menzel’s concert Tuesday at the Fox Theatre than at her concerts at Powell Hall, Peabody Opera House and the Pageant. Then again, when she performed at those venues, there was no “Frozen.” That 2013 animated blockbuster film was a […]
Every once in a while, a talent comes along whose voice is so extraordinary, whose belt is so powerful, and whose grace and charm fill up the theater just as well as their vocal instrument. Brew City was fortunate enough to be visited by one such artist, as […]
Beth — in a deeply felt, richly sung performance by Idina Menzel — is a bright urban planner, quickly rising to the top in New York’s city planning department while agonizing over her messy non-love life. Liz — also played, no less potently, by Menzel — is more […]
Exiting the opening performance of “If/Then” at Paramount Theatre on Tuesday night, an adolescent girl was excitedly sharing with her companions her adoration of the musical’s star, Idina Menzel. She listed her favorite Menzel roles — the original witch Elphaba in the Broadway smash “Wicked,” for which she […]
It’s billed as a story about the place where chance and choice collide. “If/Then” is a new musical fresh off its run on Broadway. Star Idina Menzel and several other outstanding original cast members are in the current national tour of the show playing now through Sunday, Nov. […]
5 STARS It all emerges out of one neighborhood in one of the most unique and powerful cities on earth, New York City. It is about community and relationships and unforgettable people. ‘If/Then’ is a musical story of human life. The staging is pure brilliance; it truly brings […]
When Idina Menzel first appeared onstage, her presence abruptly bringing the swelling overture to a stark silence, there was perhaps no greater applause during the nearly three-hour performance of “If/Then” than when she delivered the show’s opening line: “Hey, it’s me.” And that immediate enthusiasm is completely warranted, […]
Performing the last show of the highly celebrated world tour, Idina Menzel treated her Toronto fans to the level of entertainment that is rarely found outside of Manhattan and Las Vegas. Starting the sold- out show with a video montage, Idina Menzel emerged on the stage to perform […]
Idina Menzel stripped away the characters she usually portrays on stage and bore her soul to a sold-out crowd in Orem Thursday night as part of a concert featuring local artists and benefiting local charities. Menzel, known for voicing Elsa in the Disney movie “Frozen” and originating the […]
Everyone can relate to the premise of “If/Then,” the musical about ambivalence and roads not taken. The question for theater-goers is, what do you seek from this show? If you want to thrill to the stunning vocal power of Idina Menzel, then this is a must-see. If you […]
Idina Menzel is playing bigger venues since her five-times-platinum breakthrough with the Disney ballad “Let It Go” from “Frozen.” And for her, she said, the challenge on the road that brought the Broadway star to Phoenix Sunday lies in her keeping the vibe of the concerts as intimate […]
If there was any question about singer Idina Menzel’s talent after a rough performance on last year’s “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” or her hesitant singing of the National Anthem at the Super Bowl, she blew it away on the opening song of her concert Tuesday at Sands Bethlehem […]
Broadway star’s concert in San Diego Saturday starts off weak but ends on a strong note A few songs into Idina Menzel’s concert Saturday, a few high notes had been launched to the high heavens, but something was lacking. The usually engaging Menzel — star of “Wicked,” “Rent” […]
No one tried to plug their cell phones into an outlet on the stage last night at Idina Menzel’s World Tour concert. Maybe that’s because it wasn’t a Broadway house, but a concert venue in New Jersey’s suburbs. But, some might think it was Broadway based on the […]
Idina Menzel doesn’t waste any time. Upon taking to the stage at the Saenger Theatre Thursday night (July 30), she launched into the song that made her a Broadway superstar. Opening her New Orleans debut with “Defying Gravity” from “Wicked,” Menzel soared into a high-flying concert. Despite starting […]