Idina Menzel (pronounced aye-DEE-nuh men-ZEL) doesn't have many Broadway credits to her name, but what she does have is AMAZING! She originated the role of Maureen in RENT (Tony Nomination), played Amernis in Aida, and originated the role of Elphaba in Wicked, for which she won a Tony Award.
Idina was born and raised in New York. She attended NYU and received a BFA in drama. RENT was her first professional theatre job.
Idina has also done work in television and film. Most notably, at least at my house, playing Nancy in the Disney movie Enchanted. She also played Maureen in the movie version of RENT. On TV, she has had guest roles on Private Practice and Kevin Hill. Most recently she has been seen on Glee as Shelby Corcoran, the director of Vocal Adrenaline, (New Directions' chief rival at Regionals.)
In 2008, Idina performed in a concert version of the musical Chess in London. She played Florence opposite Adam Pascal as Freddy and Josh Groban as Anatoly. (I HIGHLY recommend this!!! Idina's great, but it's worth it just to hear Josh Groban sing "Anthem". I'm just sayin...)
Idina frequently performs with symphonies around the country. (She'll be in Denver with the CSO in early November, if anyone wants to go!!)
Idina is married to actor Taye Diggs (whom she met in the original cast of RENT.) They have a son, Walker, who was born in September 2009.
Homework:
Watch these videos:
You'll have to watch this one on YouTube:
Also, get your hands on a copy of Chess in Concert and watch the whole thing.
Sources: http://www.idinamenzel.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idina_Menzel
http://www.ibdb.com/person.php?id=52769
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