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BWW Special Feature: This Week in Idina Menzel's World- December 14-19
By: BWW Special Coverage Dec. 19, 2014
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Tony Award-winning singer/actor Idina Menzel is in the midst of a busy holiday season, leading Broadway's IF/THEN and promoting her new Christmas album, titled 'Holiday Wishes.' The album, released on October 14th, was produced by Grammy Award-winner Walter Afanasieff (Barbra Streisand,Celine Dion, Mariah Carey) and features such classic favorites as "A Holly Jolly Christmas" and "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas," as well as Joni Mitchell's Christmas-themed "River," one of Menzel's favorites. To purchase the album today, CLICK HERE!
Menzel's career has traversed stage, film, television, and music. She was most recently heard as Elsa in Disney's global box-office smash Frozen, in which she sings the film's Oscar-winning song "Let It Go." After Menzel's performance of the multi-platinum song at the 86th annual Academy Awards, she made history as the first person with both a Billboard Top 10 hit and a Tony Award for acting. Menzel currently stars as Elizabeth in the original Broadway production of If/Then.
Since Idina is having a whirlwind month of both performing on Broadway and releasing a chart-reaching (and wonderful) holiday album, we decided to follow this 'Broadway stars goes big' as she travels the world's stages, the small screen and beyond with all sorts of wonderful appearances this season. For a look at what she's been up to this week, read on!
Idina is Featured in Billboard's Women In Music All-Star Selfie
Matt Lauer, who moderated last Friday's Billboard Magazine's 'Women In Music' luncheon which honored the most influential women in music throughout 2014, turned toTwitter to share an all-star SELFIE he SNAPPED at the event. Menzel was among the honorees at the 2014 Billboard Women in Music Awards, handed out Dec. 12 in New York City. The IF/THEN star was honored with the Breakthrough Artist of the Year award, a brand new honor added to the ceremony now in its ninth year - in addition, Menzel honored by members of A BroaderWay Choir, who sang a "Defying Gravity/Let it Go," mashup.
Idina Comments on Returning to Glee
ON THE RED CARPET of the Billboard Women In Music Award event held in New York City last Friday, Tony winner and Billboard honoree Idina Menzel spoke about her upcoming tour, her favorite memories of GLEE and whether she'd like to return for the FOX musical dramedy's final season. Revealed the IF/THEN star of a possible return to her role as Lea Michele's mom on GLEE, "I would love it if they'd have me." Check out the interview below!
Idina Reminders Fans To Bid On Piano To Benefit A BroaderWay Charity
Idina Menzel is currently auctioning off her childhood piano to benefit her charity A BroaderWay and a new backstage video featuring the star discussing the auction is now available to view.
Idina Performs on the Tonight Show
Menzel stopped by last night's TONIGHT SHOW to perform the Joni Mitchell classic "River" from her new album 'Holiday Wishes.' And in a web exclusive, Menzel hung out backstage to tell viewers about creating holiday traditions with her son. Check out both clips below!
Menzel stopped by THE VIEW on ABC and addressed rumors of an upcoming FROZEN 2. "I just assumed because it was so successful, but now I'm going into Disney prison," joked the IF/THEN star of her recent comments on the project. She also performed "December Prayer" from her new album HOLIDAY WISHES.
Idina Menzel stopped by today's holiday spectacular on ABC's THE CHEW to talk about her new LP "Holiday Wishes" and help out with some holiday cooking. The special also featured The Radio City Rockettes and a visit from Santa.
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