10 Reasons to Love Broadway Diva of the Year- Idina Menzel

It's been a big year for Idina Menzel. The Tony winner has been appearing eight times a week in Broadway's If/Then, where it has been playing since last spring, and in that time, she has also become a household name. Since Disney's Frozen hit the big screen in 2013, Menzel has turned "Let It Go" into an anthem for the ages, having performed the tune everywhere from the Academy Awards to Times Square. And that's not all that she's been up to... In October, Menzel released her latest, hit solo album, titled Holiday Wishes.

Just in case you've forgotten why you fell in love with her in the first place, below BroadwayWorld brings you ten more reasons to love Idina Menzel.

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1. She knows how to rock a Christmas song.

Idina might be Jewish, but she gave us all reason to celebrate this season when she released her latest chart-topping album, Holiday Wishes. She told BroadwayWorld: "People give you a hard time because you're Jewish- they say, "Why a Christmas album?" But some of the greatest Christmas songs have been written by Jews. Some of our greatest Jewish singers have done Christmas albums. For me, it's about the holidays."

2. She knows how to forgive and forget.

After the great 'Adele Dazeem' controversy, Menzel released the following statement: "[John Travolta] was really gracious and sent this gorgeous email, and we're buddies and it's all cool. Please. I mean, I've only benefited from it."

3. She has a killer range.

Need we even say more? Idina made 'belting your face off' a thing.

4. She has humble begnnings.

Idina's career wasn't just handed to her. Before she was one of Broadway's most beloved stars, she was getting by as a wedding and Bar Mitzvah singer.

5. She keeps her fans in the loop.

Idina frequently posts to her official Twitter and Facebook pages about her day-to-day happenings. Recent tweet: "This is something I said in an interview a few months ago."

6. She has a big heart.

When Idina isn't treading the boards she is working on the charity that she co-founded back in 2010- A Broader Way. The charity is dedicated to offering girls from urban communities an outlet for self-expression and creativity through arts-centered programs. For more information, visit: http://www.abroaderway.org/

7. She IS that girl.

Idina has created some of the most beloved roles in musical theatre, including 'Maureen' in RENT and the original green girl- WICKED's 'Elphaba.'

8. She's a Disney Queen.

The success of Frozen has ushered Disney animated films into a new Golden Age (partially due to Menzel's portrayal of 'Elsa'). But long before that she starred in 2007's Enchanted.

9. She's got balls.

Not just anyone would have the guts to sing a song like "Let It Go" in below freezing temperatures, but that's exactly what she did on Rockin' New Year's Eve. For that, we salute her!

10. Have we mentioned that she's a vocal powerhouse?

Really though, does it get any better than this?!