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- An ex-boyfriend got Menzel her gig as Maureen in Rent… sort of: “I had a boyfriend who was working at an acting agency,” she explained. “He faxed my resume kind of secretly through to [casting director] Bernie Telsey.
- She wore green to her Wicked audition and cried when she left: “I remember, actually, your audition for Wicked,” Platt said to Menzel. “Every wonderful actor/actress on Broadway came in and auditioned, and Idina came in.
- She must vocally map out a show and have a back-up plan in place in case she’s tired or under the weather: “I had a voice teacher I’ve been working with for over 20 years.
- She may have a new album come out in the fall: When asked by a fan when her next album would come out, Menzel replied, “I think soon. I think I’m getting there.
Jul 11, 2017 · Multi-talented singer/songwriter and ‘Frozen’ star Idina Menzel performs her music at the Riverside Theater August 13.
Dec 24, 2019 · Idina Menzel’s public persona is defined by her starring role in a blockbuster children’s franchise (the “Frozen” movies), a Tony Award-winning performance in Broadway’s “Wicked” and ...
Aug 13, 2017 · Performing at the Fox Theatre on Aug. 15, Idina Menzel allows herself to be free on stage and let each show be a unique experience. Idina Menzel embraces spontaneity and lets success come to her
- Driven to Succeed
- Family First
- Figuring It Out
Now 48, Menzel got her professional start in"Rent," a 1996 Broadway rock musical that won a Tony Award and earned Menzel her first Tony Award nomination. Her successful Broadway career has also included a 2004 Tony Award for playing Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, in "Wicked." But she really got her start at age 6. “My parents entered me in ...
Motherhood changed Menzel’s perspective. “That’s when I learned to put my family first,” she says. “It’s actually a relief not to be the center of attention. You get to focus on this little boy who needs you. If my son is sick the night before I have to perform and I want to snuggle next to him when he has a fever, I might get sick. I might not be ...
Menzel shares parenting responsibilities with ex-husband Diggs. They divorced in 2014 after 11 years of marriage. In 2017, Menzel married Lohr, a former actor and now a mental health therapist. They met while working together on the 2005 film version of Rent. “We’re still figuring it out,” Menzel says about co-parenting, “but I think we’re doing pr...
Jul 2, 2022 · My favorite movie is The Black Stallion. 9. I’m ambidextrous. 10. I don’t like wet kisses … unless they’re from my dog, Louie. 11. I’ve got to have a Diet Coke if I’m eating popcorn. 12.
Oct 4, 2023 · The song encourages listeners to embrace their vulnerabilities and recognize the strength that comes from genuine emotional connections. It serves as a call to dismantle societal expectations and perceived notions of strength and to embrace the power in being true to oneself. 4. How does Idina Menzel’s vocal performance enhance the song’s ...
