Video: Idina Menzel returns to Broadway in REDWOOD- Inside Opening Night
Redwood is now running on Broadway at the Nederlander Theatre.
By: Joey Mervis Feb. 17, 2025
Idina Menzel is back on Broadway! She stars in the new musical Redwood, about one woman’s journey into the precious and precarious world of the redwoods. Redwood explores the lengths — and heights — one travels to find strength, resilience and healing. The new musical features De’Adre Aziza, Michael Park, Zachary Noah Piser, and Khaila Wilcox.
"It's such a risk to try to do an original musical," she told BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge on opening night. "It's very unique! I was feeling such gratitude [when I took my bow] to Tina [Landau] for collaborating with me on this and believing in us."
In Redwood, Jesse (Menzel) seems to have it all — a successful career and devoted family — until a life-altering event drives her far from everyone and everything she knows. When she finds herself at the foot of the redwoods in Northern California, a chance encounter and a leap of faith will change her life forever.
Menzel added that she is thrilled for the chance to bring young audiences to Broadway. "What I feel so proud of in my life is that there is a multi-generational thing happening. The Rent people have grown up together and now they're parents! I feel like I grow up and evolve with my audience."
