Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, which claimed the lives of 2,977 people in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The attacks left New York City at a standstill for weeks — but just 48 hours after the horrors in Lower Manhattan, all […]
With the whole world singing along with Elsa to “Let It Go,” Idina Menzel is no stranger to Disney songs. Menzel is starring in the upcoming adaptation of Cinderella, debuting on September 3 on Amazon. She co-wrote the anthem to the movie and something tells us we’ll all […]
From film roles to how she got her role on “Glee,” here are a few facts you may not have known about the Broadway powerhouse. Idina Menzel is a Broadway powerhouse, but she’s also guest starred on Fox’s Glee for five episodes as Rachel Berry’s mother Shelby Corcoran. […]
Idina Menzel and a hummable pop score can’t camouflage the fact that this musical is half-baked. Still, it can make for an enjoyable evening, our critic writes. CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — In the 13 years that Diane Paulus has been artistic director of the American Repertory Theater, she has […]
A.R.T. Terrie and Bradley Bloom Artistic Director Diane Paulus and A.R.T. Director of Artistic Programs & Dramaturg Ryan McKittrick in conversation with V (formerly Eve Ensler), Justin Tranter, and Idina Menzel Ryan McKittrick: Theater, especially musical theater, is born out of collaboration. What drew the three of you to […]
Idina Menzel has always been a powerhouse thanks to her chill-inducing vocals and theatrical prowess. In her latest role as Vivian, Cinderella’s stepmother in Amazon Prime Video’s colorful, modern take on the classic fairy tale, she is no different. The Tony Award winner credits Cinderella director and writer […]
Cinderella is a tale old as time and we’ve got plenty of versions to go by. Whether it’s Disney’s 1950s classic or the Charles Perrault original, everyone has come across the infamous story, but nobody has done it quite like Amazon. In this new retelling, Camilla Cabello stars […]
Camila Cabello and Idina Menzel take on the roles of Cinderella and her stepmother Vivian in Kay Cannon’s fresh musical take on the timeless fairy tale for Amazon – and they are here for the movie’s empowering message for women. Writer and director Cannon, who is also the […]
Remakes and reboots are at an all-time high, but one story that we’ll always be happy to dive into is Cinderella. Amazon Prime Video has whipped up a modern version of the classic fairytale, starring singer Camila Cabello, Broadway legend Idina Menzel, the beloved Billy Porter and more. […]
The tune from Amazon’s musical retelling of the fairy tale aimed to show that Cinderella’s stepmother, played by Menzel, has both a vulnerability and “a rage and frustration with the world that she was given,” says Menzel. Idina Menzel is no stranger to the Academy Awards, having performed […]
Even if you’re not a Broadway super fan, you’ve heard of — or literally heard — Idina Menzel. The legendary performer has played some of the most iconic roles in the history of The Great White Way, and also starred in television shows and movies. She originated the […]
Broadway star Idina Menzel and Caruso founder and CEO Rick J. Caruso kicked off a statewide campaign Monday to make sure all children have access to hearing aids. The actress and singer announced her support at The Grove for Assembly Bill 598, a new bill that would require […]
“Do you have any Elsa and Anna Christmas tree decorations?” a 30-year-old woman feverishly asked the sales clerk at a boutique on Disneyland’s Main Street in early December 2014. They didn’t. They apparently hadn’t had any for weeks, and even when stock arrived, it was snapped up in […]
Idina Menzel is giving “Frozen” fans a little taste of what’s to come. While attending the TIFF premiere of her new film “Uncut Gems” alongside co-stars Adam Sandler and the Weeknd, the actress and Broadway star caught up with ET Canada‘s digital reporter Graeme O’Neil, teasing her character […]
Idina Menzel is a Broadway legend as she soared to stardom when she played Maureen in Rent and Elphaba in Wicked. She went on to have several roles in TV shows including Glee and now most people know her as the voice of Elsa from the hit Disney […]