Photo Special: Happy Birthday Idina Menzel - Part 2; GLEE, Concerts, FROZEN, IF/THEN & Much More!
By: Robert Diamond May. 30, 2015
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As the star embarks TONIGHT on a new world tour, we'll celebrating Idina Menzel's birthday with a look back into the BWW Photo Archvies! Below, scroll through Part 2! Click Here for Part 1!
Menzel rose to prominence when she originated the role of Maureen Johnson in the hit Broadway musical Rent, a role which she reprised for the 2005 feature film adaptation of the musical. She received a Tony Award nomination in 1996 for her performance in Rent.
In 2004, she won the Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for originating the role of Elphaba in the blockbuster Broadway musicalWicked. She made her return to Broadway in the 2014 musical If/Then. She is currently a nominee for the 2014 Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her performance.
Menzel is also known for her recurring role of Shelby Corcoran on the musical comedy-drama television series Glee, the 2007 Disney movie Enchanted and as THE VOICE of Elsa the Snow Queen in the 2013 Disney animated film Frozen, which is the highest-grossing animated film of all time, in which she sang the Academy Award-winning song "Let It Go". The song peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Taye Diggs, Idina Menzel & Lea Michele from Photo Coverage: GLEE Spring Premiere Party! on 4/13/2010 by BWW News Desk
Idina Menzel, Lea Michele from Photo Flash: First Look at GLEE's 'I Am Unicorn' Episode on 9/21/2011 by BWW News Desk
Idina Menzel, Lea Michele. Photo Credit: Mike Yarish/FOX from THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: September 17- 23 on 9/23/2011 by BWW Special Coverage
Idina Menzel and Lea Michele from THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: September 17- 23 on 9/23/2011 by BWW Special Coverage
Lea Michele, Idina Menzel from Photos and Audio: Tonight on GLEE- FUNNY GIRL, WEST SIDE STORY, and More! on 9/27/2011 by BroadwayWorld TV
Harry Shum Jr., Amber Riley, Damian McGinty, Darren Criss, Mark Salling, Naya Rivera, Heather Morris, Cory Monteith, Chris Colfer, Lea Michele, Jenna Ushkowitz, Dianna Agron, Kevin McHale, Vanessa Lengies, Idina Menzel and Matthew Morrison from Photo Flash: GLEE Celebrates 300 Musical Performances! on 10/26/2011 by BWW News Desk
Idina Menzel from Photo Coverage: Backstage with Idina Menzel in Toronto on 11/23/2011 by Kelly Cameron
Idina Menzel from Photo Coverage: Backstage with Idina Menzel in Toronto on 11/23/2011 by Kelly Cameron
Idina Menzel from Photo Coverage: Backstage with Idina Menzel in Toronto on 11/23/2011 by Kelly Cameron
Idina Menzel from Photo Coverage: Backstage with Idina Menzel in Toronto on 11/23/2011 by Kelly Cameron
Idina Menzel greeting fans from Photo Coverage: Backstage with Idina Menzel in Toronto on 11/23/2011 by Kelly Cameron
Idina Menzel in her dressing room at Koerner Hall from Photo Coverage: Backstage with Idina Menzel in Toronto on 11/23/2011 by Kelly Cameron
Taye Diggs and Idina Menzel posing with the cast of ABSINTHE from Photo Flash: Idina Menzel and Taye Diggs Attend ABSINTHE on 1/2/2012 by BWW News Desk
Taye Diggs and Idina Menzel posing with the cast of ABSINTHE from Photo Flash: Idina Menzel and Taye Diggs Attend ABSINTHE on 1/2/2012 by BWW News Desk
Idina Menzel from Photo Flash: Idina Menzel Live: Barefoot at the Symphony Concert Preview! on 1/5/2012 by BWW News Desk
Idina Menzel from Photo Flash: Idina Menzel Live: Barefoot at the Symphony Concert Preview! on 1/5/2012 by BWW News Desk
Idina Menzel from Photo Flash: Idina Menzel Live: Barefoot at the Symphony Concert Preview! on 1/5/2012 by BWW News Desk
Marvin Hamlisch and Idina Menzel from Photo Flash: Idina Menzel Live: Barefoot at the Symphony Concert Preview! on 1/5/2012 by BWW News Desk
Marvin Hamlisch and Idina Menzel from THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: December 31-January 6 on 1/6/2012 by BWW Special Coverage
Marvin Hamlisch and Idina Menzel from THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: December 31-January 6 on 1/6/2012 by BWW Special Coverage
Idina Menzel from Photo Flash: Idina Menzel, Raven Symone Featured in NOH8 Campaign Shots on 3/9/2012 by BWW News Desk
Steve Pasquale, Pam MacKinnon, Idina Menzel, Taye Diggs from Photo Coverage: Taye Diggs, Idina Menzel & Steven Pasquale Visit CLYBOURNE PARK on 5/24/2012 by Jennifer Broski
Steve Pasquale, Frank Wood, Christina Kirk, Idina Menzel, Annie Parisse, Taye Diggs, Crystal A. Dickinson , Brendan Griffin, Jeremy Shamos, Damon Gupton from Photo Coverage: Taye Diggs, Idina Menzel & Steven Pasquale Visit CLYBOURNE PARKon 5/24/2012 by Jennifer Broski
Idina Menzel from Photo Flash: Idina Menzel's Concert Tour Visits Kansas City! on 6/20/2012 by BWW News Desk
Idina Menzel from Photo Flash: Idina Menzel's Concert Tour Visits Kansas City! on 6/20/2012 by BWW News Desk
Idina Menzel from Photo Flash: Idina Menzel's Concert Tour Visits Kansas City! on 6/20/2012 by BWW News Desk
Idina Menzel from Photo Flash: Idina Menzel's Concert Tour Visits Kansas City! on 6/20/2012 by BWW News Desk
Idina Menzel from Photo Flash: Idina Menzel's Concert Tour Visits Kansas City! on 6/20/2012 by BWW News Desk
Idina Menzel from Photo Flash: Idina Menzel's Concert Tour Visits Kansas City! on 6/20/2012 by BWW News Desk
Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel from Twitter Watch: Original WICKED Ladies Menzel & Chenoweth Exchange Tweets on 3/15/2012 by BWW
Idina Menzel guest-stars as Shelby Corcoran from Photo Coverage: First Photos from GLEE's Spring Premiere 'Hell-O' on 3/30/2010 by BWW News Desk
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jim Smeal / BEImages (1094089dm)Idina Menzel'Book of Mormon' Opening Night, Los Angeles, America - 12 Sep 2012 from Photo Coverage: The Stars Come Out in LA for THE BOOK OF MORMON Opening Night Red Carpet on 9/13/2012 by BWW News Desk
Will (Matthew Morrison) meets Shelby (guest star Idina Menzel), the coach of Vocal Adrenaline from Photo Coverage: First Photos from GLEE's Spring Premiere 'Hell-O' on 3/30/2010 by BWW News Desk
from Photo Flash: Idina Menzel and Taye Diggs Attend ABSINTHE on 1/2/2012 by BWW News Desk
from Photo Flash: Idina Menzel and Taye Diggs Attend ABSINTHE on 1/2/2012 by BWW News Desk
Marvin Hamlisch and Idina Menzel from Photo Flash: Idina Menzel Live: Barefoot at the Symphony Concert Preview! on 1/5/2012 by BWW News Desk
from Ryan Murphy Confirms Kristin Chenoweth And Idina Menzel For GLEE Season 2 on 7/26/2010 by BWW News Desk
Marvin Hamlisch and Idina Menzel from Photo Flash: Idina Menzel Live: Barefoot at the Symphony Concert Preview! on 1/5/2012 by BWW News Desk
Idina Menzel from Photo Flash: First Look at GLEE's 'Sweet Dreams' Episode on 4/17/2013 by BWW News Desk
Idina Menzel from Photo Flash: Inside Idina Menzel's London Adventures! on 4/25/2013 by BWW News Desk
Idina Menzel from Photo Flash: Inside Idina Menzel's London Adventures! on 4/25/2013 by BWW News Desk
Idina Menzel from Photo Flash: Inside Idina Menzel's London Adventures! on 4/25/2013 by BWW News Desk
Idina Menzel & Elaine Paige from Photo Flash: Inside Idina Menzel's London Adventures! on 4/25/2013 by BWW News Desk
Idina Menzel from Photo Coverage: OLIVIERS 2013 - From The Red Carpet, Featuring Radcliffe, Cattrell, Menzel and More!on 4/28/2013 by BWW News Desk
Gina Beck, Idina Menzel and Louise Dearman from Photo Coverage: OLIVIERS 2013 - From The Red Carpet, Featuring Radcliffe, Cattrell, Menzel and More! on 4/28/2013 by BWW News Desk
Idina Menzel, Gillian Lynne and Matthew Morrison from Photo Coverage: OLIVIERS 2013 - From The Red Carpet, Featuring Radcliffe, Cattrell, Menzel and More! on 4/28/2013 by BWW News Desk
Idina Menzel, Steve Wright from Photo Flash: Inside Idina Menzel's London Adventures! on 4/25/2013 by BWW News Desk
Lea Michele, Idina Menzel from Photo Flash: First Look at GLEE's 'Sweet Dreams' Episode on 4/17/2013 by BWW News Desk
Anthony Rapp, Idina Menzel, James Snyder from Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for IF/THEN with Idina Menzel, LaChanze, Anthony Rapp & More! on 9/18/2013 by BWW News Desk
LaChanze, Idina Menzel from Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for IF/THEN with Idina Menzel, LaChanze, Anthony Rapp & More! on 9/18/2013 by BWW News Desk
Idina Menzel from Photo Flash: Idina Menzel, Anthony Rapp & More Featured in New Crop of IF/THEN Rehearsal Shots on 10/18/2013 by BWW News Desk
Idina Menzel from Photo Flash: Idina Menzel, Anthony Rapp & More Featured in New Crop of IF/THEN Rehearsal Shots on 10/18/2013 by BWW News Desk
Idina Menzel, Anthony Rapp & More Featured in New Crop of IF/THEN Rehearsal Shots from Photo Flash: Idina Menzel, Anthony Rapp & More Featured in New Crop of IF/THEN Rehearsal Shots on 10/18/2013 by BWW News Desk
Idina Menzel, Anthony Rapp & More Featured in New Crop of IF/THEN Rehearsal Shots from Photo Flash: Idina Menzel, Anthony Rapp & More Featured in New Crop of IF/THEN Rehearsal Shots on 10/18/2013 by BWW News Desk
Idina Menzel, Jenn Colella & Cast of IF/THEN from Photo Flash: Idina Menzel, Anthony Rapp & More Featured in New Crop of IF/THEN Rehearsal Shots on 10/18/2013 by BWW News Desk
Idina Menzel, Anthony Rapp & More Featured in New Crop of IF/THEN Rehearsal Shots from Photo Flash: Idina Menzel, Anthony Rapp & More Featured in New Crop of IF/THEN Rehearsal Shots on 10/18/2013 by BWW News Desk
Joe Aaron Reid, Idina Menzel from Photo Flash: Idina Menzel, Anthony Rapp & More Featured in New Crop of IF/THEN Rehearsal Shots on 10/18/2013 by BWW News Desk
LaChanze, Idina Menzel from Photo Flash: Idina Menzel, Anthony Rapp & More Featured in New Crop of IF/THEN Rehearsal Shots on 10/18/2013 by BWW News Desk
LaChanze, Idina Menzel from Photo Flash: Idina Menzel, Anthony Rapp & More Featured in New Crop of IF/THEN Rehearsal Shots on 10/18/2013 by BWW News Desk
Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan talk to Idina Menzel from Photo Flash: Idina Menzel Chats FROZEN on Today's 'Live' on 11/12/2013 by TV News Desk
Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan talk to Idina Menzel from Photo Flash: Idina Menzel Chats FROZEN on Today's 'Live' on 11/12/2013 by TV News Desk
Idina Menzel, Joel Grey and Kristin Chenoweth (Wicked: Opening Night 10/30/2003) from Photo Coverage: 10th Anniversary Special - Linda Lenzi's Favorite Photos on 11/15/2013 by Linda Lenzi
Idina Menzel, Joel Grey and Kristin Chenoweth (Wicked: Opening Night 10/30/2003) from Photo Coverage: 10th Anniversary Special - Linda Lenzi's Favorite Photos on 11/15/2013 by Linda Lenzi
Taye Diggs and Idina Menzel (Tony Award After Party 2005) from Photo Coverage: 10th Anniversary Special - Linda Lenzi's Favorite Photos on 11/15/2013 by Linda Lenzi
Idina Menzel as Elizabeth from Photo Coverage: Get a Sizzling First Look at IF/THEN on Stage with Idina Menzel, Anthony Rapp, LaChanze, James Snyder & More! on 11/24/2013 by BWW Special Coverage
Idina Menzel as Elizabeth and James Snyder as Josh from Photo Coverage: Get a Sizzling First Look at IF/THEN on Stage with Idina Menzel, Anthony Rapp, LaChanze, James Snyder & More! on 11/24/2013 by BWW Special Coverage
Idina Menzel as Elizabeth and James Snyder as Josh from Photo Coverage: Get a Sizzling First Look at IF/THEN on Stage with Idina Menzel, Anthony Rapp, LaChanze, James Snyder & More! on 11/24/2013 by BWW Special Coverage
Idina Menzel as Elizabeth and the Company of the original musical If/Then from Photo Coverage: Get a Sizzling First Look at IF/THEN on Stage with Idina Menzel, Anthony Rapp, LaChanze, James Snyder & More! on 11/24/2013 by BWW Special Coverage
Idina Menzel as Elizabeth and Anthony Rapp as Lucas from Photo Coverage: Get a Sizzling First Look at IF/THEN on Stage with Idina Menzel, Anthony Rapp, LaChanze, James Snyder & More! on 11/24/2013 by BWW Special Coverage
Alton Fitzgerald White as ''Mufasa'', Idina Menzel and Mukelisiwe Goba as ''Rafiki'' pose backstage after a performance of ''The Lion King'' at the Minskoff Theatre on January 12, 20114 in New York City. from Photo Coverage: Broadway-Bound Idina Menzel Visits THE LION KING! on 1/13/2014 by Walter McBride
Alton Fitzgerald White as ''Mufasa'', Idina Menzel and Mukelisiwe Goba as ''Rafiki'' pose backstage after a performance of ''The Lion King'' at the Minskoff Theatre on January 12, 20114 in New York City. from Photo Coverage: Broadway-Bound Idina Menzel Visits THE LION KING! on 1/13/2014 by Walter McBride
Alton Fitzgerald White as ''Mufasa'', Idina Menzel and Mukelisiwe Goba as ''Rafiki'' pose backstage after a performance of ''The Lion King'' at the Minskoff Theatre on January 12, 20114 in New York City. from Photo Coverage: Broadway-Bound Idina Menzel Visits THE LION KING! on 1/13/2014 by Walter McBride
Alton Fitzgerald White as ''Mufasa'', Idina Menzel and Mukelisiwe Goba as ''Rafiki'' pose backstage after a performance of ''The Lion King'' at the Minskoff Theatre on January 12, 20114 in New York City. from Photo Coverage: Broadway-Bound Idina Menzel Visits THE LION KING! on 1/13/2014 by Walter McBride
Alton Fitzgerald White as ''Mufasa'', Idina Menzel and Mukelisiwe Goba as ''Rafiki'' pose backstage after a performance of ''The Lion King'' at the Minskoff Theatre on January 12, 20114 in New York City. from Photo Coverage: Broadway-Bound Idina Menzel Visits THE LION KING! on 1/13/2014 by Walter McBride
Idina Menzel and Mukelisiwe Goba from Photo Coverage: Broadway-Bound Idina Menzel Visits THE LION KING! on 1/13/2014 by Walter McBride
Idina Menzel from Photo Coverage: Broadway-Bound Idina Menzel Visits THE LION KING! on 1/13/2014 by Walter McBride
Idina Menzel from Photo Coverage: Broadway-Bound Idina Menzel Visits THE LION KING! on 1/13/2014 by Walter McBride
Alton Fitzgerald White as ''Mufasa'', Idina Menzel pose backstage after a performance of ''The Lion King'' at the Minskoff Theatre on January 12, 20114 in New York City. from Photo Coverage: Broadway-Bound Idina Menzel Visits THE LION KING! on 1/13/2014 by Walter McBride
Idina Menzel from Photo Coverage: Idina Menzel, Kerry Butler and More Perform for LIVING FOR TODAY! on 1/22/2014 by Kevin Thomas Garcia
Idina Menzel from Photo Coverage: Idina Menzel, Kerry Butler and More Perform for LIVING FOR TODAY! on 1/22/2014 by Kevin Thomas Garcia
Idina Menzel and David Alpert from Photo Coverage: Idina Menzel, Kerry Butler and More Perform for LIVING FOR TODAY!on 1/22/2014 by Kevin Thomas Garcia
Michael Grief, LaChanze, Idina Menzel, Julia Murney and David Alpert from Photo Coverage: Idina Menzel, Kerry Butler and More Perform for LIVING FOR TODAY! on 1/22/2014 by Kevin Thomas Garcia
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 09: (L-R) Actors Santino Fontana, Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell and Josh Gad attend The Celebration Of The Music Of Disney''s ''Frozen''. FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FOREVER, the music of Disney''s �Frozen� was celebrated with from Photo Flash: Menzel, Gad & More Reunite to Celebrate Music of FROZENon 2/10/2014 by BWW Special Coverage
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 09: FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FOREVER, from Photo Flash: Menzel, Gad & More Reunite to Celebrate Music of FROZEN on 2/10/2014 by BWW Special Coverage
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 09: FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FOREVER, from Photo Flash: Menzel, Gad & More Reunite to Celebrate Music of FROZEN on 2/10/2014 by BWW Special Coverage
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 09: FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FOREVER, from Photo Flash: Menzel, Gad & More Reunite to Celebrate Music of FROZEN on 2/10/2014 by BWW Special Coverage
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 09: FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FOREVER, from Photo Flash: Menzel, Gad & More Reunite to Celebrate Music of FROZEN on 2/10/2014 by BWW Special Coverage
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 09: FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FOREVER, from Photo Flash: Menzel, Gad & More Reunite to Celebrate Music of FROZEN on 2/10/2014 by BWW Special Coverage
Idina Menzel from Photo Coverage: Idina Menzel & Cast of IF/THEN Give Fan Concert Preview in NYC! on 2/14/2014 by Walter McBride
Idina Menzel from Photo Coverage: Idina Menzel & Cast of IF/THEN Give Fan Concert Preview in NYC! on 2/14/2014 by Walter McBride
Idina Menzel from Photo Coverage: Idina Menzel & Cast of IF/THEN Give Fan Concert Preview in NYC! on 2/14/2014 by Walter McBride
Idina Menzel from Photo Coverage: Idina Menzel & Cast of IF/THEN Give Fan Concert Preview in NYC! on 2/14/2014 by Walter McBride
Idina Menzel from Photo Coverage: Idina Menzel & Cast of IF/THEN Give Fan Concert Preview in NYC! on 2/14/2014 by Walter McBride
Idina Menzel from Photo Coverage: Idina Menzel & Cast of IF/THEN Give Fan Concert Preview in NYC! on 2/14/2014 by Walter McBride
Idina Menzel from Photo Coverage: Idina Menzel & Cast of IF/THEN Give Fan Concert Preview in NYC! on 2/14/2014 by Walter McBride
Idina Menzel from Photo Coverage: Idina Menzel & Cast of IF/THEN Give Fan Concert Preview in NYC! on 2/14/2014 by Walter McBride
Idina Menzel from Photo Coverage: Idina Menzel & Cast of IF/THEN Give Fan Concert Preview in NYC! on 2/14/2014 by Walter McBride
Idina Menzel from Photo Coverage: Idina Menzel & Cast of IF/THEN Give Fan Concert Preview in NYC! on 2/14/2014 by Walter McBride
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