Broadway star Idina Menzel is known for creating roles in two of the biggest musical-theater phenomena of recent decades, playing fiery performance artist Maureen in Rent and misunderstood, green-skinned Elphaba in Wicked, winning a Tony Award for the latter. She’s also recognizable to Glee fans as recurring character […]

She created major characters in two musicals that inspired feverish followings. She has starred in three hits, each with a single word for its title. She is charmingly candid about things many celebrities don’t discuss. She likes to perform barefoot. And she is coming to the Marcus Center. […]

Idina Menzel’s voice is just as recognizable as her face. With strong appearances on Broadway, in movies, and TV, it’s hard to find someone who doesn’t know her name. This Sunday at 7:30 p.m., Menzel will perform at the Peabody Opera House as part of her 30-city tour […]

Maybe you know her as Elphaba in the original Broadway cast of “Wicked,” perhaps you saw her as Maureen in the original Broadway cast of “Rent” (or the movie version) or possibly you caught her appearances on television’s “Glee.” Regardless of your first introduction, once you’ve heard Idina […]

Idina Menzel grew up in New York and always loved to sing As Idina got older, she knew that music was her passion and she wanted to perform on Broadway someday. Her mom encouraged her to pursue her education first and not perform professionally as a child. “She […]