Idina Menzel News

The Lunchtime Concert at 1.10pm Friday 15 November will see the prize winners of this year's John Davis Music Awards. This popular concert will present the rising stars of the music world to the public, and see them rewarded with cash prizes for their proficiency.

The brand new British born musical The 8th Fold will receive its world premiere in a specially conceived concert staging headlined by West End stars James Gillan (Wicked, Taboo) and Paul Spicer (Avenue Q, The Last 5 Years) at the Duchess Theatre on Sunday 10th November.

On Wednesday, October 30th, the blockbuster musical, WICKED, will celebrate its 10th Anniversary on Broadway, a milestone achieved by only ten other Broadway productions in history. The creative team and many of the musical's previous cast members will celebrate WICKED's first decade with a special performance, followed by a company party, on October 30th at 7:00pm. BroadwayWorld will be counting down to the milestone with daily flashbacks of Wicked's biggest events, most memorable cast members, and best performances. In today's installment, we remember the actors that have taken on the role of Elphaba!

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A new behind-the-scenes peek of Walt Disney's FROZEN has been revealed, featuring Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, and Jonathan Groff in the recording studio - check it out below!

Happy Birthday Anthony Rapp! An actor since the age of six, Rapp has appeared on Broadway in Precious Sons, Rent, Six Degrees of Separation, The Little Prince and the Aviator, and the revival of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. His films include Adventures in Babysitting, School Ties, Dazed and Confused, Six Degrees of Separation, and more. He will next starr on Broadway opposite Idina Menzel in IF/THEN.

In celebration of the upcoming theatrical release of Walt Disney Animation Studios' 'Frozen,' Kmart announces the chance for one lucky Shop Your Way Bonus member to win a trip to attend a Disney Hollywood Movie Premiere and receive a tour of The Walt Disney Studios.

VISITNORWAY, Norway's national tourist board, officially joined forces with Disney to celebrate the upcoming big-screen comedy adventure "Frozen" and its stunning look and setting, inspired by Norway's beautiful landscape, culture and heritage. The unique collaboration and marketing initiative is designed to drive tourism to Norway, while boosting enthusiasm for the film, which opens in U.S. theaters Nov. 27, 2013.

Tony Award-winning director Joe Mantello discusses his vision for bringing WICKED to the stage and how the WIZARD OF OZ-inspired musical mega-hit developed in workshops, rehearsals and previews as well as much more as part of a new interview in honor of WICKED's 10th anniversary on Broadway.

Two musically propulsive new promotional spots for the highly anticipated new Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey musical IF/THEN have been released in anticipated of the show's out-of-town tryout in Washington, D.C., featuring headliner Idina Menzel belting a brilliantly booming new tune from the contemporary score for the show.

USA Today has shared an exclusive sneak peek from Walt Disney Animation's FROZEN. In the clip, Olaf the Snowman (voiced by Josh Gad) meets Kristoff (voiced by Jonathan Groff) and explains why he's yearning for days of summer!

On Wednesday, October 30th, the blockbuster musical WICKED will celebrate its 10th Anniversary on Broadway, a milestone achieved by only ten other Broadway productions in history. The creative team and many of the musical's previous cast members will celebrate WICKED's first decade with a special performance, followed by a company party on October 30th at 7:00pm. Today, WICKED cast members, creative team, and members of the original company and orchestra (some of whom are still performing in WICKED today) have shared their memories in honor of this milestone in a new video - check it out below!

TimeOut NY just featured interviews with all 15 Elphabas and you can check out the full feature HERE. Below, we recap some of their best answers.

Popular Tony Award-winning Broadway headliner and GLEE notable Idina Menzel stars in the new Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey musical IF/THEN and a peek behind the scenes of a new group photo shoot has been revealed following a first look at the ensemble of the show in costume all together for the first time earlier today.

The introductory promotional photo of the principal ensemble of the highly anticipated new Tom Kitt & Brian Yorkey musical IF/THEN is now available to view, featuring headliner Idina Menzel as well as co-stars Anthony Rapp, LaChanze and more in a genial group shot.

Walt Disney Animation Studios' 'Frozen' hits a high note this week with details of its dynamic soundtrack featuring eight original songs from Kristen Anderson-Lopez ('In Transit,' 'Winnie the Pooh') and Tony Award-winning songwriter Robert Lopez

Circle in the Square Theatre School will present THREE LITTLE PIGS: A Musical, at Broadway's famed Circle in the Square Theatre (50th St., between Broadway and Eighth Avenue), at 10:30 a.m., October 28 - November 1.

Hotel Nikko and Michael Feinstein welcome star of stage and screen, Adam Pascal, to Feinstein's at the Nikko for one performance only - Saturday, November 23 at 7 p.m. Located within Hotel Nikko (222 Mason Street, San Francisco), Feinstein's at the Nikko presents a wide range of entertainers from stage and screen all within an intimate 140-seat cabaret setting. There is a $20 food and beverage minimum per person inside the showroom which guests can use towards cocktails as well as a variety of small plates crafted exclusively for Feinstein's at the Nikko by Executive Chef Philippe Striffeler, through Restaurant Anzu. Cheese and dessert platters will also be available in the showroom. Tickets for Adam Pascal range in price from $25-$40 and are available now by calling 866.663.1063 or visiting www.ticketweb.com.

On Wednesday, October 30th, the blockbuster musical, WICKED, will celebrate its 10th Anniversary on Broadway, a milestone achieved by only ten other Broadway productions in history. The creative team and many of the musical's previous cast members will celebrate WICKED's first decade with a special performance, followed by a company party, on October 30th at 7:00pm. BroadwayWorld will be counting down to the milestone with daily flashbacks of WICKED's biggest events, most memorable cast members, and best performances. In today's installment, check out photos from the 2003 opening night!

Earlier this year, Lincoln Center's acclaimed series American Songbook, in keeping with American Songbook's tradition of honoring great composers and lyricists, welcomed IF/THEN composers Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey. The March 1st program featured Kitt & Yorkey, joined by leading lady Idina Menzel, who previewed two songs from the show- 'Here I Go' and 'Learn to Live Without' and you can check out the flashback below!