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Redwood

Ages: 12+
Opened: February 13, 2025
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Ready for a great escape? Travel no further than the Nederlander Theatre, where Tony winner Idina Menzel is making her Broadway return in Redwood. The new, original musical arrives with direction by Tony Award nominee Tina Landau, music by Kate Diaz, and lyrics by Diaz and Landau.

Menzel does not just star in the show. She also co-conceived the project with Landau. The musical premiered in early 2024 in a sold-out run at La Jolla Playhouse.  Redwood marks her first return to Broadway since starring in If/Then in 2014.

What's it all about? Redwood is a transportive new musical about one woman’s journey into the precious and precarious world of the redwood forest. Jesse is a successful businesswoman, mother and wife who seems to have it all, but inside, her heart is broken. Finding herself at a turning point, Jesse leaves everyone and everything behind, gets in her car and drives… Thousands of miles later, she hits the majestic forests of Northern California, where a chance meeting and a leap of faith change her life forever.

With its deeply personal story, refreshingly contemporary sound, and awe-inspiring design, Redwood explores the lengths –and heights– one travels to find strength, resilience and healing.

Looking for nature's remedy? It's on Broadway in Redwood!


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‘Redwood’ Broadway Review: Climbing a Tree, Idina Menzel Gets Hit With Gravity
4 / 10

Menzel’s latest Broadway venture, another original musical, is even more adventurous. In “Redwood,” which opened Thursday at the Nederland Theatre, her character Jesse climbs a tree to escape the traumatic memories of her adult son’s death. As the title makes clear, it’s not just any old tree but a majestic redwood that grows in northern California, and, before the show is over, Stella — Jesse names the tree Stella — is threatened by wild fire. Beyond the word “adventurous,” one might also throw out “indulgent” to describe “Redwood.”

Redwood: Idina Menzel Defies Gravity Again, in New Musical
4 / 10

Redwood might have been more effective with a powerful score, but the songs, composed by Kate Diaz and featuring lyrics by Diaz and Landau, all have a similar power-ballad sheen that quickly proves repetitious and unmemorable. That’s not to say that Menzel doesn’t sing the hell out of them, which she does. But her powerhouse vocals can only do so much with numbers that aren’t exactly “Defying Gravity” or anything from Rent, in which she appeared in the same theater nearly three decades earlier. The performer sings and acts her heart out, but you still leave the theater humming the projections.

Idina Menzel Extends Broadway Run in REDWOOD
by Stephi Wild - March 19, 2025


Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel has extended her run in Redwood, and will now star in the new musical through August 17, 2025. Learn more about Redwood here!

Forces of Nature: Kate Diaz & Tina Landau Break Down the Music of REDWOOD
by Joey Mervis - March 11, 2025


We continue Notes on a Score with the creators of one of Broadway's beautiful new ode to nature, Redwood- Kate Diaz and Tina Landau. They recently sat down with BroadwayWorld at A.R.T./New York to unpack two of the show's songs, 'The Stars' and 'In the Leaves.'

Photos: Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Jonas Visit REDWOOD
by Bruce Glikas - March 4, 2025


Nick Jonas, star of the upcoming Broadway production of The Last Five Years, and his wife, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, recently paid a visit to Redwood on Broadway. Check out photos here!

Video: How Idina Menzel Prepared to Climb Trees for REDWOOD
by Josh Sharpe - February 20, 2025


Idina Menzel is back on Broadway in Redwood, the new musical which sees the Tony-winner climbing tall set pieces that aim to replicate the look of California's Redwood forest. On a recent visit to The View, Menzel shed light on the unique preparation that went into the production. Watch the interview!

Video: Idina Menzel returns to Broadway in REDWOOD- Inside Opening Night
by Joey Mervis - February 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. Watch in this video as she and the rest of the cast celebrate opening night!

Photos: Josh Gad, Kristen Bell & More Visit Idina Menzel at REDWOOD for a FROZEN Reunion
by Bruce Glikas - February 17, 2025


Fans of the hit Disney movie Frozen were thrilled to see a reunion of its stars, Josh Gad (Olaf) and Kristen Bell (Anna), with Idina Menzel (Elsa) at the Nederlander Theatre, where Menzel stars in the new musical REDWOOD.

Photos: REDWOOD on Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call
by Bruce Glikas - February 14, 2025


See photos from the opening night curtain call of Redwood on Broadway starring Idina Menzel. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Review Roundup: REDWOOD Starring Idina Menzel Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - February 13, 2025


Idina Menzel is climbing to new heights as she returns to Broadway in the new musical Redwood. The new musical features De’Adre Aziza, Michael Park, Zachary Noah Piser, and Khaila Wilcox. Read the reviews!

Video: See Khaila Wilcoxon Sing From REDWOOD Ahead of the Show's Opening Night
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 13, 2025


To celebrate Redwood's opening night on Broadway, watch watch Khaila Wilcoxon (Becca) perform the song 'Little Redwood' at BroadwayCon! Learn more about Redwood and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Idina Menzel Performs From REDWOOD Atop a Real Redwood Tree
by Stephi Wild - February 13, 2025


Idina Menzel is back on Broadway in Redwood, which officially opens tonight! To celebrate the big day, Idina took to Instagram to share a video of herself atop a real-life redwood tree, singing a song from the show.

Photos: First Look at REDWOOD With Idina Menzel, De’Adre Aziza & More
by Michael Major - February 7, 2025


A first look at Idina Menzel in Redwood on Broadway has arrived. The new photos feature De’Adre Aziza, Michael Park, Zachary Noah Piser, and Khaila Wilcoxon in the new musical, now in previews at the Nederlander Theatre.

Video: Idina Menzel Learned to Climb a Redwood Ahead of REDWOOD on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - February 4, 2025


Idina Menzel, who is currently starring in Redwood on Broadway, stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to talk about the show and more. She shared how she learned how to climb redwood trees for the production. Check out the video here!

Idina Menzel Says She Hasn't Read Any FROZEN 3 Scripts Yet
by Blair Ingenthron - February 2, 2025


In an interview with Parade magazine, Idina Menzel, who previously voiced the role of Elsa both Frozen and Frozen 2, revealed that she hasn't received a script for Frozen 3 yet.

Jessica Phillips Makes Standby Debut in REDWOOD; Menzel Out Due to Illness
by Blair Ingenthron - February 2, 2025


Jessica Phillips, who serves as Idina Menzel's standby in Redwood made her debut in the evening show on Saturday, February 1st, after the matinee performance was canceled due to illness.

REDWOOD Saturday Matinee Performance Cancelled Due to Illness
by Blair Ingenthron - February 1, 2025


According to a post on the show's official Instagram account, the Saturday, February 1st matinee performance of Redwood, starring Idina Menzel, has been canceled.

Video: Idina Menzel Performs 'In the Leaves' From REDWOOD
by Josh Sharpe - January 27, 2025


Discover Idina Menzel's performance of 'In the Leaves' from the new musical Redwood on the TODAY show. Learn about the inspiration behind the musical and Menzel's unique experience during its creation. Redwood, featuring music by Kate Diaz and written by Tina Landau, explores the journey of self-discovery amidst the majestic redwoods.

Video: Idina Menzel Thinks REDWOOD Can Bring Audiences Closer
by Nicole Rosky - January 26, 2025


Previews have just begun for Redwood on Broadway and Idina Menzel is excited for New York audiences to see the new musical. She explains more in a recent interview with Tracy Smith and you can watch the full video here.

REDWOOD Will Offer Lottery and Rush Tickets
by Stephi Wild - January 23, 2025


Ahead of its first performance on Broadway, lottery and rush ticket policies have been announced for the new musical Redwood, starring Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel.

Meet the Cast of REDWOOD, Now on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - January 24, 2025


Redwood on Broadway, starring Idina Menzel is now playing on Broadway at the Nederlander Theatre. The production also stars De’Adre Aziza, Michael Park, Zachary Noah Piser, and Khaila Wilcoxon. Meet the cast here!

Character Breakdown: REDWOOD Cast Unpacks Their Roles
by Joey Mervis - January 19, 2025


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!

Broadway Jukebox: Broadway's Great Outdoors
by Sidney Paterra - January 18, 2025


We're celebrating Redwood's arrival with a playlist that makes us feel one with nature. Enjoy songs from musicals like: The Lion King, Hadestown, Godspell, Hair, Oklahoma!, Once on This Island, Pippin, South Pacific, The Secret Garden, The Sound of Music, and more!

Video: Idina Menzel Explains What REDWOOD Is All About
by Joey Mervis - January 13, 2025


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.

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