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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

Redwood Redwood
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2025
Jesse
Wicked West End Wicked West End
[West End]
Original London Production, 2021
Elphaba
Skintight Skintight
[Los Angeles]
Geffen Playhouse West Coast Premiere, 2019
Jodi Isaac
Skintight Skintight
[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Off-Broadway Premiere, 2018
Jodi Isaac
If/Then If/Then
[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2015
Beth/Elizabeth
If/Then If/Then
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Elizabeth
Idina Menzel Live in Concert Idina Menzel Live in Concert
[West End]
2012
Performer
Rent Reunion Concert
[Broadway]
Reunion Concert, 2006
Maureen Johnson
See What I Wanna See
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
An Actress
The Wife
Kesa
Wicked Wicked
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Elphaba
Wicked
[San Francisco (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2003
Elphaba
Funny Girl
[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2002
Fanny Brice
Wicked
[New York]
Workshop, 2002
Elphaba
Wicked
[New York]
Reading, 2001
Elphaba
Hair
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2001
Sheila
Summer of '42
[Chester, CT (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2000
Dorothy
Aida Aida
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Amneris [Replacement]
The Wild Party
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2000
Kate
Kate
The Vagina Monologues
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Performer [Replacement]
Rent Rent
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1996
Maureen Johnson
Rent
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1996
Maureen Johnson
Maureen Johnson

Writing

Redwood: A New Musical
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
Wicked
[ 2024 ] Wiz-O-Mania Super Star

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

Drama League Awards - 2025 - DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE

Idina Menzel, Redwood


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

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by Sidney Paterra - May 9, 2025

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You can now get a look at photos and video from  The Entertainment Community Fund's Annual Gala on Monday, April 21, 2025 in New York City, which raised $1.6 million to support their programs and services.
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Dr. Chelsea Clinton and Julia Butterfly Hill to Join Idina Menzel for REDWOOD Talkbacks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2025

Redwood will host two special post-show talkbacks ahead of the show’s final Broadway performance, featuring Chelsea Clinton and more. Learn more about the show here!
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Video: A Declassified Standby Survival Guide with REDWOOD's Jessica Phillips
by Joey Mervis - May 7, 2025

In this special episode, we're checking in with Jessica Phillips, who is the standby for 'Jesse' in Redwood, usually played by Idina Menzel. What makes a standby different from an understudy? Watch in this video!
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Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 5, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend!
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by Josh Sharpe - May 2, 2025

The category of 'The Stage' was recently featured as the final Jeopardy on an episode of the popular game show. Watch the video to find out the answer!
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Idina Menzel Calls REDWOOD the 'Highlight of Her Career' After Closing Notice
by Michael Major - May 2, 2025

Idina Menzel is speaking out on Redwood's closing notice, labeling the Broadway musical as the 'highlight of her career.' She calls returning to the same theatre where she made her Broadway debut in Rent a 'dream come true.'
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Video: Idina Menzel, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Reveal Broadway Roles That Got Away
by Michael Major - May 2, 2025

From a musical adaptation of Moonstruck to a Cirque du Soleil Annie Get Your Gun, watch Idina Menzel, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Betty Buckley, Lea Salonga, Bebe Neuwirth, Andrea McCardle, and more reveal the 'Show That Got Away.'
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REDWOOD Will Close on Broadway This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2025

Redwood, the new musical starring Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel, will end its run on Broadway this month. Learn more about when you can catch the show here.
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by Nicole Rosky - May 1, 2025

Nominations for the 2025 Tony Awards were announced this morning, and while a select, talented few will spend the day celebrating their achievements, there are many who (while still great!), didn't get a nomination this year. Check out who else was eligible below and here's to their great work this theatre season!
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by Emmy Rice - Apr 27, 2025

An audience member donated $10,000 to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids to sing Take Me or Leave Me, a song from Rent, with Idina Menzel, who was apart of the original Broadway cast of Rent. 
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by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2025

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REDWOOD Will Release Original Broadway Cast Recording; Listen to 'In The Leaves' Now!
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Video: Idina Menzel Reunites with Couple 31 Years After Singing at Their Wedding
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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 prestigious 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 her performances in If/Then and Wicked. Additionally, she won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for Wicked. Menzel was also honored with the Outstanding Actress in a Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards for her work in Wicked.

How many shows has Idina Menzel written?

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

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