Idina Menzel
American actress
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January 24 2025 | Redwood musical will preview on Broadway at the Nederlander Theatre, with Menzel in the lead role. |
2024 | Made a cameo appearance with Kristin Chenoweth during the 'One Short Day' sequence in the film adaptation of Wicked. |
2024 | Releases 'One Short Day' from the Wicked soundtrack, featuring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Kristin Chenoweth, and Michael McCorry Rose |
October 2024 | Awarded the National Medal of Arts by President Joe Biden, highlighting her significant cultural contributions. |
July 19 2024 | Began the Take Me Or Leave Me Tour in support of her 2023 album 'Drama Queen', running until August 18, 2024, with 21 scheduled North American performances. Will feature a special guest appearance by Adrienne Warren at the New York City Beacon Theatre concert. |
February 25 2024 | Premiered in Redwood musical at La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego, California, playing the main role of Jesse. |
2023 | Received an honorary doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania. |
2023 | Stars in the film You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah. |
2023 | Released a sequel to Loud Mouse called Proud Mouse, co-written with her sister Cara Mentzel and illustrated by Jaclyn Sinquett. |
2023 | Played a supporting role in the film You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah. |
November 20 2023 | Performed at AMIT's Evening of Solidarity with the Children of Israel in Manhattan, supporting AMIT's network of religious Jewish educational institutions following the October 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel. |
November 19 2023 | Menzel serves as a producer for 'Gutenberg! The Musical!' at the James Earl Jones Theatre on Broadway |
August 18 2023 | Released seventh studio album 'Drama Queen' through Walkman and BMG, available on CD, digital download, and streaming platforms. |
June 16 2023 | Idina Menzel performed at Rhode Island Pride. |
2022 | Reprised her role as Nancy Tremaine in the film Disenchanted. |
2022 | Received the National Medal of Arts, recognizing her significant artistic achievements. |
2022 | Launched a clothing line with QVC called Encore by Idina Menzel. |
2022 | Awarded the Disney Legends Award for her outstanding contributions to the Walt Disney Company, recognizing her nearly 30-year career. |
2022 | Released 'The Loud Mouse Song' and 'Love Power' from Disenchanted |
December 9 2022 | Released a concert special on Disney+ titled 'Idina Menzel: Which Way to the Stage?', featuring concert footage from Madison Square Garden. |
November 18 2022 | Released the Disenchanted soundtrack, distributed by Walt Disney. |
September 27 2022 | Published the children's book Loud Mouse, co-written with her sister Cara Mentzel and illustrated by Jaclyn Sinquett, through Disney-Hyperion. |
September 23 2022 | Released 'The Loud Mouse Song', co-written with Laura Veltz, in promotion of her children's book Loud Mouse. |
2021 | Appears in a supporting role in the film Cinderella. |
2021 | Recorded multiple songs for the movie 'Cinderella', including collaborations with Camila Cabello and Nicholas Galitzine: 'Rhythm Nation / You Gotta Be', 'Material Girl', 'Am I Wrong', 'Dream Girl', and 'Let's Get Loud' |
December 16 2021 | Menzel's last performance in Wild: A Musical Becoming at American Repertory Theater, after subsequent performances were cancelled due to COVID-19. |
December 3 2021 | World premiere of 'Wild: A Musical Becoming' at American Repertory Theater, with Menzel playing the role of Bea, running until December 16, 2021 |
2020 | Nominated for Teen Choice Award for Favorite Voice Actress for Frozen II |
2019 | Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (2682nd star) in the live theatre category, alongside her Frozen co-star Kristen Bell. |
2019 | Starred in Frozen II, reprising her role as Elsa. |
2019 | Plays a supporting role in the film Uncut Gems. |
December 6 2019 | Launched A Season of Love Tour in support of her second holiday album 'Christmas: A Season of Love', with 3 performances from December 6-11, 2019. |
November 15 2019 | Released the Frozen II soundtrack, distributed by Walt Disney, which charted at number 1 in the US, number 2 in Australia, number 4 in Canada, and number 8 in New Zealand. The album was certified 2× Platinum by RIAA and Platinum by BPI. |
October 18 2019 | Released sixth studio album 'Christmas: A Season of Love' through School Boy and Decca Records, available on CD, digital download, and streaming platforms. |
September 3 2019 | Reprised her performance in Skintight at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles. |
2018 | Voiced Elsa in the film Ralph Breaks the Internet. |
October 18 2018 | Started the Bridges Tour, running until November 18, 2018, with 18 performances. Served as the opening act and later joined Josh Groban for two duets. |
October 5 2018 | Released live album 'Idina: Live' through Walkman and Arts Music label, available on CD and digital download. |
June 21 2018 | Menzel appears in the World Premiere of Skintight at the Laura Pels Theatre, marking her first major non-musical New York theater role. |
2017 | Appeared in the short film Olaf's Frozen Adventure as Elsa. |
2017 | Starred in Lifetime's remake of Beaches, playing CC Bloom, a role originally played by Bette Midler. The remake focused on a decades-long friendship between a brassy singer and a reserved lawyer. |
2017 | Released single 'Small World' from her album Idina |
September 22 2017 | Menzel married Aaron Lohr in a backyard ceremony at their home. |
March 29 2017 | Began the Idina World Tour in promotion of her self-titled 'idina' album, which continued until September 3, 2017, with 57 performances across the US, Belgium, Netherlands, Ireland, Canada, Japan, and the UK. |
January 13 2017 | Released 'Beaches' soundtrack for the Lifetime Original Movie |
2016 | Recorded 'Little Drummer Boy' with Jennifer Nettles for the album 'To Celebrate Christmas' |
2016 | Released single 'Queen of Swords' from her album Idina |
September 23 2016 | Menzel announced her engagement to Aaron Lohr. |
September 23 2016 | Released her fifth album, her first original Pop studio album in 8 years, which debuted at #29 on the US Billboard 200. |
September 23 2016 | Released fifth studio album 'Idina' through Warner Bros. Records, available on CD and digital download, peaking at #29 on US charts. |
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