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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
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
The Wife
An Actress
Kesa
Wicked Wicked
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Elphaba
Wicked
[San Francisco (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2003
Funny Girl
[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2002
Fanny Brice
Wicked
[New York]
Workshop, 2002
Elphaba
Wicked
[New York]
Reading, 2001
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]
[Replacement]
The Wild Party
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2000
Kate
The Vagina Monologues
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Performer [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Rent Rent
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1996
Maureen Johnson
Rent
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1996

Productions

Dear Everything
 
[US Tour, 2025]
Contributor

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
Frozen III
[ 2027 ] Elsa (voice)

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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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 PERFORMANCE (Drama League Awards) for Redwood, 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 BroadwayWorld Awards for both If/Then and Wicked. Menzel also won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for Wicked. Additionally, she earned the Outstanding Actress in a Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards for her role in Wicked.

How many shows has Idina Menzel written?

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

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