Idina Menzel to Perform at Walt Disney Concert Hall on New Year's Eve by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2012Tony Award-winning actress, singer and songwriter Idina Menzel, star of Broadway’s Wicked and the original stage production of Rent, will ring in the new year at Walt Disney Concert Hall with two performances of her brand new live show, on December 31, 2012, at 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. (more...) STAGE TUBE: Idina Menzel and Taye Diggs on 'A Broader Way' Charity by BWW News Desk - May 7, 2012Idina Menzel started her camp for girls, A Broader Way, in 2010 with husband Taye Diggs. In this video, Idina and Taye talk about what exactly A Broader Way is, and how it has impacted their lives. (more...) Idina Menzel to Play Peabody Opera House, 6/17 by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2012As previously reported on BroadwayWorld, stage empress Idina Menzel has launched an extensive national tour playing throughout the United States in 2012. She is set to play the Peabody Opera House in June, and tickets for this one-night only event are on sale now.
(more...) Idina Menzel's Live CD 'Barefoot at the Symphony' Gets May 21 UK Release by BWW News Desk - April 5, 2012TONY Award-winning Idina Menzel is releasing the CD and DVD to her forthcoming PBS Special Idina Menzel Live: Barefoot at the Symphony. Recorded in Toronto at the Koerner Hall, the special will air on PBS in March, and features Broadway numbers as well as imaginative re-workings of modern tunes such as Lady Gaga's "Poker Face" and Sting's "Roxanne". (more...) STAGE TUBE: Idina Menzel Admits Reluctance to Join Cast of GLEE by Stage Tube - March 9, 2012Idina Menzel recently visited Access Hollywood, where she admitted that she was hesitant to join the hit TV show Glee as Lea Michele's on-screen mother. Check out what she had to say in the video below! (more...) STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peak of Idina Menzel's PBS Special- 'Tomorrow' by Stage Tube - March 9, 2012For Idina Menzel's new PBS special and cd, "Idina Menzel Live: Barefoot at the Symphony" she sings the classic Broaway song "Tomorrow" from the musical ANNIE, which will return to Broadway in late 2012. Though she has never been in this show, Idina performs the song as a beautiful close to her show. (more...) Idina Menzel's Live CD and DVD 'Barefoot at the Symphony' Now Available! by BWW News Desk - March 8, 2012TONY Award-winning Idina Menzel is releasing the CD and DVD to her forthcoming PBS Special Idina Menzel Live: Barefoot at the Symphony. Recorded in Toronto at the Koerner Hall, the special will air on PBS in March, and features Broadway numbers as well as imaginative re-workings of modern tunes such as Lady Gaga's "Poker Face" and Sting's "Roxanne". (more...) STAGE TUBE: Idina Menzel Appears on THE TALK by Stage Tube - March 7, 2012Broadway star Idina Menzel made a guest appearance on CBS's daytime chat fest THE TALK yesterday. The actress explained why she "mooned" co-star, now husband, Taye Diggs over 700 times during their run on "Rent." She also shared some behind-the-scenes stage mishaps. (more...) STAGE TUBE: Idina Menzel Visits CHELSEA LATELY by Stage Tube - March 6, 2012Idina Menzel recently visited "Chelsea Lately" and discussed her new album "Idina Menzel Live: Barefoot at the Symphony," performing on a gay cruise, and her husband Taye Diggs. Click below to watch the interview! (more...) Idina Menzel Performs at Gallo Center for the Arts, 6/5 by BWW News Desk - March 3, 2012Tony Award-winning actress, singer and songwriter Idina Menzel, star of Broadway’s Wicked and the original stage production of Rent, will make her debut at the Gallo Center for the Arts at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, June 5, performing her brand new live show. Tickets, on sale beginning today, can be purchased by calling (209) 338-2100, online at GalloArts.org or IdinaMenzel.com, or in person at the Center’s ticket office, 1000 I Street in downtown Modesto.
(more...) STAGE TUBE: Idina Menzel Performs 'Defying Gravity' at Barefoot at the Symphony by Stage Tube - March 2, 2012Idina Menzel performs "Defying Gravity" from the Broadway smash "Wicked" with the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony, conducted by Marvin Hamlisch. Watch the clip below! (more...) DVR ALERT: Idina Menzel to Appear on CBS's THE TALK, 3/6 by BWW News Desk - March 2, 2012Actresss, singer and Broadway star Idina Menzel will appear on CBS's morning show THE TALK on Tuesday, March 6th. The show will air from 2:00-3:00 PM, ET; 1:00-2:00 PM on the CBS network. (more...) STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of Idina Menzel's PBS Special- 'Poker Face' by Stage Tube - March 2, 2012For Idina Menzel's new PBS special and cd, "Idina Menzel Live: Barefoot at the Symphony" she sings Lady Gaga's "Poker Face" in tribute to singing it on Glee. In this video, not only does she sing the song, but she also talks about her surprise at singing it with Lea Michele as a mother-daughter song on Glee.
(more...) STAGE TUBE: Idina Menzel on New Album, Taye Diggs, and More! by Stage Tube - February 28, 2012Idina Menzel recently visited "Better" and discussed her new album "Idina Menzel Live: Barefoot at the Symphony," date nights with her husband Taye Diggs, being compared with Barbara Streisand, and more.
(more...) Idina Menzel Announces North American Concert Tour! by BWW Special Coverage - February 28, 2012According to the star's official web site, hot on the heels of her wildly successful 2011 Symphony Tour, Idina Menzel will be hitting the road again with a brand new show on an extensive North American tour. (more...) Idina Menzel to Appear on ELLEN, CHELSEA LATELY, 3/5 by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2012Broadway veteran Idina Menzel has announced on her official web site that she will be making TV guest appearances in the coming days in support of her upcoming CD and DVD 'Live: Barefoot at the Symphony' (available for PRE-ORDER NOW, releasing March 6). (more...) STAGE TUBE: Idina Menzel Chats with NYLIVE About PBS Special by Stage Tube - February 24, 2012As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Idina Menzel's new PBS concert special, Idina Menzel Live: Barefoot at the Symphony, will air beginning March 3. In the video below, Menzel chats with New York Live about the upcoming special. Click below to hear what she has to say! (more...) STAGE TUBE: Idina Menzel Sings 'Poker Face' in Concert Preview by Stage Tube - February 21, 2012The concert will be released on DVD and CD on March 6. Can't wait until then? Get a sneak peek at the star singing 'Poker Face' in this new video which premiered on her Facebook page tonight!
(more...) STAGE TUBE: Idina Menzel on Her Upcoming PBS Concert Special by Stage Tube - January 10, 2012As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Idina Menzel's new PBS concert special, Idina Menzel Live: Barefoot at the Symphony, will exclusively premiere on Chicago's PBS affiliate WTTW on January 9 at 9:00 pm CST. Idina will be live in their studio to discuss her concert as part of a pledge drive for the station during its airing. The rest of the US will be able to tune in to their local PBS affiliate beginning March 3 for the special - check your local listings at PBS.ORG.
In the video below, Menzel chats with WTTW about the upcoming special. Click below to check it out! (more...) Photo Flash: Idina Menzel Live: Barefoot at the Symphony Concert Preview! by BWW News Desk - January 5, 2012As previously reported, Idina Menzel's new PBS concert special, Idina Menzel Live: Barefoot at the Symphony, will exclusively premiere on Chicago’s PBS affiliate WTTW on January 9 at 9:00 pm CST. Idina will be live in their studio to discuss her concert as part of a pledge drive for the station during its airing. The rest of the US will be able to tune in to their local PBS affiliate beginning March 3 for the special - check your local listings at PBS.ORG.
Want a sneak peek at the broadcast special? Check out stills from the concert featuring the Wicked star and maestro Marvin Hamlisch below! (more...) Idina Menzel Live: Barefoot at the Symphony to Premiere on Chicago's PBS January 9; March 3 Nationwide by BWW - January 5, 2012
Idina's new PBS concert special, Idina Menzel Live: Barefoot at the Symphony, will exclusively premiere on Chicago’s PBS affiliate WTTW on January 9 at 9:00 pm CST. Idina will be live in their studio to discuss her concert as part of a pledge drive for the station during its airing. The rest of the US will be able to tune in to their local PBS affiliate beginning March 3 for the special - check your local listings at PBS.ORG.
(more...) Photo Flash: Idina Menzel and Taye Diggs Attend ABSINTHE by BWW News Desk - January 2, 2012To kick off the New Year, actor Taye Diggs and Idina Menzel attended the Strip's favorite show ABSINTHE on January 1, 2012 to enjoy the raucous comedy from The Gazillionaire, Penny Pibbets and the rest of the eccentric gang. (more...) BWW Recaps: Idina Menzel at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts by Gabriel Livingston - November 28, 2011Menzel brings her Sold Out Tour to Kansas City! (more...) Photo Coverage: Backstage with Idina Menzel in Toronto by Kelly Cameron - November 23, 2011Tony Award winner Idina Menzel returned to Toronto this past week for two concerts with Marvin Hamlisch and the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra, which were filmed live for PBS broadcast in the New Year. BWW is thrilled to bring its readers these exclusive backstage photos from her final evening in Toronto. (more...) STAGE TUBE: Idina Menzel Sings RENT's 'No Day But Today' by BroadwayWorld TV - October 24, 2011Tony winner Idina Menzel played the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles with the Pasadena Pops this past weekend, where she sang a special arrangement of RENT's "Another Day". Click below to watch the performance! (more...)
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