Idina Menzel News

Lee has stepped down as Walt Disney Animation Studios Chief Creative to focus her attention to the franchise that she helped create. Lee will write and direct Frozen 3 as well as write Frozen 4 with Marc Smith.

Fly and sing along with Elphie as Universal Pictures Philippines launches #AwitingWicked! The bigwigs behind the two-part “Wicked” film, a stage-to-film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, are looking for 30 Filipino singers who can sing 'Wicked’s' iconic song 'Defying Gravity' to be featured in a music video.

Broadway performer Josh Gad recently stopped by Live with Kelly and Mark to discuss his new children's book 'PictureFace Lizzy.' Gad, who is also the voice of Olaf in the Frozen franchise, told the hosts how he found out he would be reprising his role in the upcoming sequels to the hit film.

Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Daniel Quadrino about his career and 'Jersey Boys' at Paper Mill Playhouse.

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande will be competing in different categories for Wicked's awards campaign. Erivo will be featured in the lead actress category for her performance as Elphaba in the film. Conversely, Glinda actress Ariana Grande will be eligible as a supporting actress. 

Liz Diamond, Jonathan Parker, and Barbara Whitman have been announced as new members of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) Board of Trustees, bringing their extensive experience to the organization.

THE APPLE BOYS, a new fast-paced musical comedy set in Gilded Age Coney Island, with book by Jono Lyons and music and lyrics by 2017 Jonathan Larson Grant recipient Ben Bonnema, will have industry presentations on Monday, September 23 and Tuesday, September 24 in Manhattan at Ripley Grier 38th St. Studios.

In a new interview, actress Anya Taylor-Joy expressed an interest in tackling musical theatre- specifically Frozen. 'I would love to do a musical because I’m a bit addicted to hard work,' the Furiosa star said.

Peter Bradbury and Pooya Mohseni star in the new film THE ARRIVAL. Watch the exclusive trailer and learn more about the digital release here!

Jaxx Theatricals will present RENT as the next show in its 18 Year Anniversary season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Shaina Taub, creator and star of Broadway’s Tony-winning Suffs, will host the Broadway for Harris Community Launch Call tonight, Monday, August 26 from 6:00-7:00pm ET. The call will take place over Zoom and is open to the public.

New York’s theater community is organizing to support Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 presidential election. Broadway for Harris is a volunteer coalition of industry professionals and theater enthusiasts united to elect Kamala Harris, Tim Walz and down ballot Democratic candidates this November.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 19, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

During her concert at New York City's Beacon Theatre last night, August 15, Idina Menzel called onstage a special guest, much to the surprise of her fans in attendance. Adrienne Warren took the stage alongside Menzel to perform 'Take Me or Leave Me' from Rent. Check out the video here!

'Let It Go” from Walt Disney Records’ Frozen Original Soundtrack has been RIAA® certified Diamond, signifying 10 Million in sales. At D23: The Ultimate Fan Event, Disney Music Group President Ken Bunt presented a Diamond plaque to Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Bobby Lopez.

This weekend at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Walt Disney Animation Studios CCO Jennifer Lee showed off the first look at the third installment of the much-loved Frozen franchise. Lee also confirmed that Frozen 3 will hit theaters in 2027.

Pop music’s triple threat YDE serves up a brand new single entitled “Defense of Love.” The track was co-written by Justin Tranter and Mattman & Robin and produced by YDE. It heralds her upcoming 8 EP arriving later this summer.

Britney Spears took to Facebook to reveal that she is working on a 'secret' new project with WICKED producer Marc Platt.

Artist submissions and Class of Cabaret applications are now open for the Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2025, inviting performers to showcase their talents at this renowned event.

54 Below will honor the Latine and Hispanic performers, producers, and artists who are vital members of our artistic community this Hispanic Heritage Month.