Idina Menzel Performing at The White House on Easter Egg Roll 2016 [ >>
She has been to the Emerald City, a castle made of ice and a run down apartment in New York City's East Village. Now, Idina Menzel is heading to the White House to help the First Family celebrate easter. The Bradway Superstar is scheduled to sing the National Anthem at 2016 Easter Egg Roll “Let’s Celebrate,” event on Monday March 28.
Idina Menzel Loves Channing Tatum as Elsa? >>
He may look little like her animated character, Elsa, but Idina Menzel couldn't have loved Channing Tatum's 'Lip Sync Battle' rendition of her 'Frozen' hit, "Let It Go", any more. After the 'Magic Mike' actor appeared in full princess regalia to perform the 2013 hit, the 'Wicked' star let Channing know on Twitter that she was impressed. Word has it that Idina may not be so solid when it comes to own performance in 'If/Then,' now that the show is on tour, however. Menzel recently admitted that she was absolutely exhausted going into the run, but didn't want to leave the production until she had seen things through to the end.
'If/Then' Starring 'Frozen' Star Idina Menzel Will Close Due to Low Ticket Sales >>
"If/Then," the Broadway musical starring "Frozen" star Idina Menzel, will be closing March 22 after gradually deflating sales. Menzel, who has staked her claim on the Broadway stage in the original cast of "Rent" and "Wicked," is known to the non-theater world as the voice of Elsa in the Disney movie "Frozen." She also achieved mainstream success after the notorious name flub by John Travolta during last year's Oscars. But excitement about her return to Broadway slowly diminished, with the play peaking early in its run. "If/Then" follows Elizabeth, played by Menzel, a city planner who moves back to New York to restart her life, which splits into two parallel paths told simultaneously, based on a single inconsequential decision. Some believe the unfamiliar title and the challenging storyline are what led to the show's closing, especially with family-friendly, crowd-pleasing Broadway shows such a "The Lion King" and "Aladdin" on the landscape. Also, reviews for the show have been mixed, with some raves and other pans. The possibility of a recoup for the $10 million show is still unknown. The play reunited Menzel with her "Wicked" producer David Stone and "Rent" director Michael Greif, as well as Anthony Rapp, who co-starred with her in "Rent." Music for the show was by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey.
Cary Elwes, Disney Theatricals Honcho Talk Broadway Prospects for 'Princess Bride,' 'Frozen' >>
'It doesn't need to be fast. It needs to be great,' said Thomas Schumacher, Disney Theatrical Group's president and producer, about a stage adaptation of 'Frozen.'
Filipino Singing Quartet MICA Performs 'Let It Go' from 'Frozen' on 'Superstar K,' South Korea's X-Factor Show >>
It seems that the Frozen phenomenon is still on going. This time, the iconic track "Let It Go," originally sung by the legendary Idina Menzel, is given new breath by Filipino singing quartet MICA on South Korea's Superstar K.
'If/Then' with Idina Menzel is Fastest-Selling Broadway Cast Album Since 'Rent' >>
The last cast album to enter the Billboard charts at such a high position was 'Rent' back in 1996--which also starred Idina Menzel and Anthony Rapp, and even had the same director.
Shut Out at the 2014 Tony Awards: Woody Allen's 'Bullets Over Broadway,' Idina Menzel and 'If/Then' >>
Idina Menzel's pop-culture ascendance may have hit a tiny snag Sunday night when she lost out in the Tony Awards balloting to newcomer Jessie Mueller.
Neil Patrick Harris, Alan Cumming, Idina Menzel and Sting to Perform at 2014 Tony Awards >>
Hugh Jackman hosts a music-heavy lineup that includes pop stars, cast performances and previews.
Broadway Cast Recordings on Tap for 'Aladdin,' 'If/Then' and 'Bullets over Broadway' >>
'Tis the season for original Broadway cast albums. Disney's 'Aladdin' and Masterworks Broadway's 'If/Then' and 'Bullets Over Broadway' are some of the latest releases.
50 Years Ago at the Tony Awards >>
"Frozen" out of the Tonys this year, Idina Menzel might look back to 1964 when 'Hello Dolly!' and Carol Channing took 10 awards to 'Funny Girl' and Barbra Streisand's zero.
'Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder' Leads Tony Nominations >>
Rocky battles Hedwig in a wide-open field, but Harry Potter isn't even a contender.
Disney's 20 Years on Broadway: Lion King, Beauty and the Beast Winners; Tarzan, Little Mermaid Losers >>
As 'The Lion King' continues its reign over Broadway, Disney Theatricals keeps up the pace with an ongoing series of musical adaptations of its hit movies. Next up, look for 'Jungle Book' and 'Frozen.'
Variety Honors If/Then's Idina Menzel for Her Wickedly Inspiring Girls' Arts Camp, A Broader Way >>
Idina Menzel will be presented with an Inspiration Impact award from 'Variety' for her work with A Broader Way, the girls' arts camp she co-founded in 2010.
Defying Gravity: Idina Menzel (née Adele Dazeem) Wins 2014 Oscar for Best Original Song with "Let It Go" from 'Frozen' >>
Here at Classicalite, we set our own agenda for the Academy Awards--specifically, the contenders for Best Original Score and Best Original Song. And, to be fair, we were wrong.
'Frozen' Cast Members Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell and Josh Gad Perform Live Soundtrack at Private Concert [PHOTOS] >>
With ample talent on the back end and a truly star-studded cast, the soundtrack to Frozen was watermarked for success long before its release.
