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Listen: Idina Menzel Sings 'Great Escape' from New Musical REDWOOD

by Joshua Wright — March 19, 2024

Listen as Idina Menzel sings 'Great Escape' from the New Musical Redwood.

Review: REDWOOD at La Jolla Playhouse

by Evan Henerson — March 6, 2024

In REDWOOD, a new musical by Kate Diaz, and Tina Landau partially conceived by Idina Menzel and enjoying a visually arresting if somewhat simplistic world premiere at the La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego, Menzell confronts something even more formidable than encroaching yuppie cyber cafes, enraged Oz

Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off on REDWOOD Starring Idina Menzel

by Joshua Wright — February 26, 2024

What did critics think of Redwood, the new musical, now on stage in its World Premiere production at La Jolla Playhouse through March 31st, 2024 starring Idina Menzel? See what the reviews said about the Broadway-bounc show.

Photos: Get A First Look at Idina Menzel & More in REDWOOD at La Jolla Playhouse

by Joshua Wright — February 26, 2024

Get a first look at Idina Menzel and company in Redwood, the new musical now on stage in its World Premiere production at La Jolla Playhouse through March 31st, 2024.

Review: REDWOOD Looks to Turn Tragedy Into Transformation at La Jolla Playhouse

by ErinMarie Reiter — February 26, 2024

REDWOOD, the world premiere musical now playing at the La Jolla Playhouse offers soaring visuals and vocals in a story that tackles how to turn tragedy into transformation.

Interview: Tina Landau On Collaborating With Idina Menzel On REDWOOD & More

by Joshua Wright — February 22, 2024

Redwood, the new musical starring Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel is now on stage in its World Premiere production at La Jolla Playhouse, where it will run through March 31st, 2024.

Video: Watch Idina Menzel Get Ready for REDWOOD Climbing Trees and Buildings

by Blair Ingenthron — February 17, 2024

Watch Idina Menzel and Tina Landau discuss climbing trees and buildings in preparation for REDWOOD at La Jolla Playhouse (and see footage) here!

Performances Begin Tonight for REDWOOD World Premiere Starring Idina Menzel

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 13, 2024

Redwood, the new musical starring Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel, begins its World Premiere engagement at La Jolla Playhouse.

De'Adre Aziza, Nkeki Obi-Melekwe, Zachary Noah Piser & More Join Idina Menzel-Led REDWOOD at La Jolla Playhouse

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 5, 2024

The complete cast and creative team has been revealed for Redwood starring Idina Menzel.

HELL'S KITCHEN, REDWOOD, INFINITE LIFE and More Win Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards

by Nicole Rosky — December 18, 2023

Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, just announced the recipients of the 2023-24 Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards.

Jessica Lange, Jim Parsons, Celia Keenan-Bolger Will Lead Paula Vogel's MOTHER PLAY on Broadway

by Nicole Rosky — September 6, 2023

The world premiere of MOTHER PLAY, written by Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel and directed by Tina Landau is coming to Broadway.

National Alliance for Musical Theatre Reveals Grant Recipients for 2023/2024

by Stephi Wild — August 24, 2023

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the 12 Award Recipients for the 2023/2024 Frank Young Fund for New Musicals Project Development & Production Grants and the 10 Award Recipients for the 2023/2024 Impact & Exploration Fund.

New Plays by Paula Vogel, Jen Silverman and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Included in Second Stage Theater's 2023/24 Season

by Nicole Rosky — June 15, 2023

Second Stage Theater has just announced three initial productions for its upcoming 45th Anniversary Season.

Interview: How Idina Menzel Is Giving Back This Pride Month

by Michael Major — June 24, 2023

Idina Menzel is getting 'Dramatic' with her new album! BroadwayWorld sat down with Menzel to discuss giving back to the LGBTQIA+ community through the new album, feeling less apologetic with her music, and her upcoming 'unconventional' musical, Redwood.

Idina Menzel Will Lead World Premiere Musical REDWOOD at La Jolla Playhouse Next Year

by Stephi Wild — January 12, 2023

Idina Menzel is headed back to the stage! She will star in the world premiere musical Redwood, which Menzel began developing nearly 20 years ago.

Regional, Original Music at Milwaukee's Summerfest Will Feature New Stage Partnership Between Cascio Interstate Music and K-Nation Entertainment

by Robert Diamond — July 4, 2013

For the seventh year in a row, Cascio Interstate Music, Wisconsin's largest music store and among the nation's largest independent music retailers, will again present Summerfest's only stage for local and original music, but in a new co-sponsor arrangement.