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BIO

Idina has won a Tony, Obie, and Drama League Award for her work in the theater. Her Broadway credits include If/Then, Wicked, Aida, and Rent. Off-Broadway, she has appeared in Skintight (Roundabout), See What I Wanna See (Public Theatre), The Vagina Monologues (West Side Theatre), The Wild Party (MTC), and Hair (Encores). Regional credits include Wicked (San Francisco), If/Then (Washington, DC). Menzel also premiered Wicked in the West End, receiving the Theatregoers Choice Award. On screen, she can be seen in You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, Which Way to the Stage? (Documentary), Enchanted 2: Disenchanted, Frozen 2, Uncut Gems, American Murderer, Cinderella, Frozen, Enchanted, Ask the Dust, and Rent. TV appearances include “Beaches,” “Glee,” PBS special, “Barefoot at the Symphony,” (accompanying live album). Idina prides herself on the importance of new musicals, creating original roles, and promoting young composers. As a recording artist and songwriter, Menzel has released seven studio albums, including I Stand (2008) and Holiday Wishes (2014); the latter peaked at number six on the Billboard 200, becoming her highest-charting studio album to-date.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2025
Jesse

[West End]
Original London Production, 2021
Elphaba

[Los Angeles]
Geffen Playhouse West Coast Premiere, 2019
Jodi Isaac

[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Off-Broadway Premiere, 2018
Jodi Isaac

[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2015
Beth/Elizabeth

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Elizabeth

[West End]
2012
Performer

[Broadway]
Reunion Concert, 2006
Maureen Johnson

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
An Actress

The Wife

Kesa

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Elphaba

[San Francisco (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2003
Elphaba

[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2002
Fanny Brice

[New York]
Workshop, 2002
Elphaba

[New York]
Reading, 2001
Elphaba

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2001
Sheila

[Chester, CT (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2000
Dorothy

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Amneris [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2000
Kate

Kate

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Performer [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1996
Maureen Johnson

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1996
Maureen Johnson

Maureen Johnson

Writing

Additional Contributions
Conceived by

Movies

Kissing Jessica Stein
[ 2001 ] Bridesmaid
Water
[ 2004 ] Jessy Turner
The Tollbooth
[ 2004 ] Raquel Cohen-Flaxman
Rent
[ 2005 ] Maureen Johnson
Ask the Dust
[ 2006 ] Vera Rivkin
Enchanted
[ 2007 ] Nancy Tremaine
Frozen
[ 2013 ] Elsa
Ralph Breaks the Internet
[ 2018 ] Elsa
Uncut Gems
[ 2019 ] Dinah Ratner
Frozen II
[ 2019 ] Elsa
Josh Groban Bridges Live from Madison Square Garden
[ 2019 ] Self
Cinderella
[ 2021 ] Vivian
American Murderer
[ 2022 ] Melanie
Disenchanted
[ 2022 ] Nancy Tremaine

TV Shows

Hercules
Circe
Rescue Me
Carol
Kevin Hill
Francine Prescott
Private Practice
Lisa King
Wonder Pets!
The Queen of Hearts
Glee
[ 2010-2013 ] Shelby Corcoran
Lego Frozen Northern Lights
Elsa
Beaches
CC Bloom
Rent: Live
The Original Broadway Cast

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama League Awards - 2018 - Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre

Idina Menzel


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2014 - Best Leading Actress in a Musical

Idina Menzel, If/Then

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Idina Menzel, If/Then

Drama League Awards - 2014 - Distinguished Performance Award

Idina Menzel, If/Then

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Idina Menzel, If/Then


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2004 - Best Leading Actress in a Musical

Idina Menzel, Wicked

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Idina Menzel , Wicked


winner
Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Idina Menzel, Wicked


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Actress - Musical

Idina Menzel, Wicked

Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Idina Menzel, Rent

Videos

News


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Videos You Missed This Week: REDWOOD, CHICAGO, and More

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Erika Henningsen, Nichelle Lewis, Donna Vivino, and More Set For REACH FOR THE STARS Benefit Concert

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Character Breakdown: REDWOOD Cast Unpacks Their Roles

Redwood is set to begin preview performances next week, January 24, at the Nederlander Theatre. Idina Menzel will be centerstage as Jesse, a woman driven far from everyone and everything she knows after a life-altering event. Watch in this video as the cast unpacks their roles and find out even more about the new musical here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 14, 2025

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Video: Idina Menzel Explains What REDWOOD Is All About

Redwood is just days from beginning preview performances on Broadway. The first musical of 2025 arrives on January 24 at the Nederlander Theatre. Watch in this video as Idina Menzel, Tina Landau and the rest of the company chats about what audiences can expect.
Jane Fonda, Rosario Dawson & More to Take Part in V's DEAR EVERYTHING Event

Dear Everything, a one-night-only musical uprising written and narrated by Tony and Obie Award Winner V (formerly Eve Ensler), will take place at Terminal 5. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Can You Solve This 'Theater Etymology' Final Jeopardy?

To close out 2024, Jeopardy featured a potentially difficult final question in the category of 'Theater Etymology.' Rather than a question centering on modern Broadway, the clue harkened back to the theater of yore. Find out the answer here!
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Photos: Idina Menzel and the Cast of REDWOOD Meet the Press

Redwood on Broadway, starring Idina Menzel will begin previews in January 2025 at the Nederlander Theatre. The cast and creative team recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos here!
Broadway Buying Guide: December 23, 2024- HAMILTON Is Back on Top

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Kristin Chenoweth Defends WICKED Following One Million Moms Boycott

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Video: Go Inside the Making of 'Great Escape' from REDWOOD With Idina Menzel

Hear about the creation of 'Great Escape' from Redwood the Musical. Idina Menzel, Tina Landau, and Kate Diaz open up about the song in a new video, revealing that it was one of the first tracks written for the new musical.
Photos: Idina Menzel-Led REDWOOD Begins Rehearsals

Rehearsals are underway for Redwood on Broadway, starring Idina Menzel. The production will begin previews next month at the Nederlander Theatre. Check out the rehearsal photos here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Idina Menzel been in?

Idina Menzel has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Idina Menzel been in?

Idina Menzel has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Idina Menzel's first West End show?

Idina Menzel's first West End show was Idina Menzel Live in Concert which opened in 2012

What awards has Idina Menzel been nominated for?

Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre (Drama League Awards), Best Leading Actress in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for If/Then, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for If/Then, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for If/Then, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for If/Then, Best Leading Actress in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Wicked, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Wicked , Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Wicked, Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Wicked and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rent.

What awards has Idina Menzel won?

Idina Menzel has won several awards, including the Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre from the Drama League Awards. She received the Best Leading Actress in a Musical award from the BroadwayWorld Awards for both If/Then and Wicked. Additionally, she won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for her role in Wicked and the Outstanding Actress in a Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards also for Wicked.

How many shows has Idina Menzel written?

Idina Menzel has written 1 shows including Redwood (Additional Contributions).

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