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 […]
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, played Elphaba When we first tried out Elphaba’s green makeup, I went to show the rest of the cast and everyone was gawking at me – all of a sudden I felt isolated, which was helpful for her characterisation. Originally, the makeup was an airbrush spray, […]
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 […]
In the classic version of Cinderella, a handsome prince rescues Cinderella from her evil stepmother. But when those parts are played by Camilla Cabello and Idina Menzel — aka Frozen‘s Queen Elsa — there’s going to be a twist to the story. In the new musical version of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Idina Menzel, the original Elphaba in Wicked, soared as she opened her performance with “Defying Gravity,” and just kept getting better as the night went on at Rhapsody, the Turtle Creek Chorale’s 40th anniversary gala at The Statler on Saturday, Feb. 22. While singing “Let It Go,” Menzel […]
Who needs dinner and a movie when you can go to an awards show? Idina Menzel and husband Aaron Lohr and had a special date night at the Academy Awards on Sunday night. The couple stunned on the red carpet as they smiled and posed for photos together. […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Idina Menzel let them in, let them see the insecure girl she can sometimes be. The actress/singer who will perform “Into the Unknown” from “Frozen II” at Sunday’s Academy Awards, co-hosted the annual Women in Film female Oscar nominees party Friday evening at Sunset Room Hollywood. […]