Idina Menzel Of 'Frozen' And 'If/Then' Performs Live
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Idina Menzel performs selections from 'If/Then' in the Soundcheck studio.
(Michael Katzif / WNYC)
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Within in the theater community, Idina Menzel has been known and celebrated for years. Beginning with her role as Maureen in Rent, and later for originating the role of Elphaba in the Broadway musical Wicked -- for which she won the Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical -- Menzel has demonstrated her powerful, stirring voice in countless beloved stage productions, as well as on TV shows (Glee) and in films (Enchanted).
But it wasn't until last year, with her turn as the voice of Elsa the Snow Queen in the 2013 Disney film Frozen, that the New York actress and singer achieved international stardom. Built on the strength of the ubiquitous empowering hit "Let It Go," which reached No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, Frozen not only became the highest-grossing animated film of all time, but made Menzel a household name. (Well, that and John Travolta's bizarre "Adele Dazeem" name flub at this year's Academy Awards.)
Within in the theater community, Idina Menzel has been known and celebrated for years. Beginning with her role as Maureen in Rent, and later for originating the role of Elphaba in the Broadway musical Wicked -- for which she won the Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical -- Menzel has demonstrated her powerful, stirring voice in countless beloved stage productions, as well as on TV shows (Glee) and in films (Enchanted).
But it wasn't until last year, with her turn as the voice of Elsa the Snow Queen in the 2013 Disney film Frozen, that the New York actress and singer achieved international stardom. Built on the strength of the ubiquitous empowering hit "Let It Go," which reached No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, Frozen not only became the highest-grossing animated film of all time, but made Menzel a household name. (Well, that and John Travolta's bizarre "Adele Dazeem" name flub at this year's Academy Awards.)
Now, she's back on Broadway with her current show, If/Then. Written
by composer Tom Kitt and librettist Brian Yorkey, the musical centers
around Menzel's character Elizabeth, a new divorcee who at age 38
returns to New York after 12 years in Phoenix to start over again. But
in a twist, the story showcases not one but two versions of Menzel's
Elizabeth ("Liz" and "Beth") in two possible timelines based on
the choices she makes: "Beth" becomes a successful city planner but her
love life is a disaster; "Liz" never manages to develop a rewarding
career, but finds love, marries and has two kids.
In a conversation with Soundcheck host John Schaefer, Menzel talks about her dual role in If/Then, and performs selections from the production with accompaniment from composer Tom Kitt in the Soundcheck studio.
In a conversation with Soundcheck host John Schaefer, Menzel talks about her dual role in If/Then, and performs selections from the production with accompaniment from composer Tom Kitt in the Soundcheck studio.
Idina Menzel performs with 'If/Then' composer Tom Kitt in the Soundcheck studio. (Photo credit: Michael Katzif/WNYC)
Set List:
- "You Learn To Live Without"
- "Some Other Me"
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