Idina Menzel News

IF/THEN was a new musical that hinged on Idina Menzel's star power and the amazing ensemble. When it opened on Broadway in 2014 it was one of the most buzzed about new musicals. Now, If/Then is taking that formula on the road in the first national tour, but according to an article published in Denver Centerstage, the tour might not have happened without leading lady Idina Menzel. 

James Corden took the reigns of CBS's LATE LATE SHOW earlier this year and from the start, the Tony winning actor brought his love of musical theater to late night television.

5th Floor Theatre Company brings Jonathan Larson's hit musical RENT to The Secret Theatre in Long Island City, tonight, September 23rd, through September 27th, 2015.

Broadway star LaChanz sang the National Anthem at the Denver Broncos season opener this week in advance of the national tour launch for IF/THEN.

The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) presents its annual Gala celebration on Saturday, October 3 at 6 p.m. at THE BLACK BOX, featuring a special, one-night-only performance by Broadway star Jenn Colella.

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: DAMES AT SEA sails into previews, IN YOUR ARMS dances its way into San Diego, ANTIGONE arrives at BAM and more!

Christina Bianco is unstoppable.

?The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra and Conductor John Morris Russell are delighted to announce the Pops' 2015-2016 season at Cincinnati Music Hall, the fifth under the direction of Mr. Russell. The season, presented by PNC along with the Pops Artist Series Sponsor, The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation, features exciting guest artist debuts, alongside the return of the best genres and artists that have built the Pops into an American icon.

Just before IF/THEN launches its National Tour, one the hit musical's stars, LaChanze, sang the National Anthem at the Denver Broncos home opener against the Baltimore Ravens. Click below to go behind the scenes with LaChanze in rehearsals and watch her full performance!

Everything you love about Broadway -- unique showbiz treasures, the opportunity to meet your favorite performers and the chance to bid on exclusive backstage experiences -- will come together as Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS presents the 29th Annual BROADWAY FLEA MARKET & GRAND AUCTION on Sunday, September 27, 2015. And BroadwayWorld can report that pre-bidding is now open!

Michael John LaChiusa's Off-Broadway hit See What I Wanna See will receive its London Premiere in a limited 4-week run at Jermyn Street Theatre through Saturday 3 October, with a press night tonight 11 September, 7.30pm.

Beth Williams (Grove Entertainment), Barbara Whitman Productions and Hazy Mills Productions are pleased to announce the development of a new play based on the life of the legendary performer Oscar Levant.

NJTV, New Jersey's public television network, and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) announced a talent-rich line-up for season three of the award-winning American Songbook at NJPAC series.

The contemporary new musical IF/THEN, featuring Tony Award-winner and Broadway superstar Idina Menzel (Wicked, Rent, Frozen, Glee), Tony Award-winner LaChanze (The Color Purple, Once on This Island), Anthony Rapp (Rent, Six Degrees of Separation, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown) and James Snyder (Cry-Baby, Rock of Ages) is coming to the SHN Orpheum Theatre November 10-December 6. LaChanze, Mr. Rapp, Mr. Snyder and Ms. Menzel will reprise their critically-acclaimed performances in this highly anticipated musical, which kicks off the 2015-2106 SHN Season. Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday, Sept. 11 at 10am.

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: Deaf West's SPRING AWAKENING signs on Broadway, starting tonight!

The new ARTHUR episode features special guest star Idina Menzel (Broadway's WICKED, IF/THEN) as a caring therapist named Dr. Paula.

Casting is announced today for Michael John LaChiusa's Off-Broadway hit See What I Wanna See, which will receive its London Premiere in a limited 4-week run at Jermyn Street Theatre from Today 8 September to Saturday 3 October, with a press night on Friday 11 September, 7.30pm.

Continuing its 21st anniversary year, Jermyn Street Theatre today announces an autumn season of American work.

BroadwayWorld has exclusive photos from tonight's performance of Idina Menzel's World Tour in Toronto at The Sony Centre. All photos by Racheal McCaig. Hot on the heels of a remarkable year that included performing the smash hit 'Let It Go' from Disney's Frozen at the 86th annual Academy Awards, a triumphant return to Broadway in the musicalIf/Then, a Best Actress Tony Award nomination and the release of this season's must-have Christmas albumHoliday Wishes, superstar Idina Menzel announced today that she will head out on a global tour in 2015.

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER reunites in concert and LES MIZ honors its fallen comrade, Kyle Jean-Baptiste, this afternoon.