Idina Menzel is an acclaimed American actress and singer known for her powerful voice and stage presence.
She won a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her role in "Wicked," one of her most iconic performances.
Menzel has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognizing her contributions to the entertainment industry.
Biography
Early Life
Idina Kim Menzel was born on May 30, 1971, in Manhattan, New York. She spent her early childhood in New Jersey before moving to Syosset, New York, at the age of three. Menzel comes from a Jewish family, with her grandparents having emigrated from Russia and Eastern Europe. She attended several schools, including Syosset High School, and began her career as a wedding and bar/bat mitzvah singer at the age of 15 after her parents divorced. Menzel later pursued her passion for the arts at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in drama in 1992.
Career
Menzel's professional career took off in 1996 when she made her Broadway debut in the original cast of the groundbreaking musical "Rent," where she played Maureen Johnson. This role earned her a Tony nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. Following her success in "Rent," she released her debut album, "Still I Can't Be Still," and continued to shine on Broadway in productions like "Wicked," where she originated the role of Elphaba. Menzel's powerful mezzo-soprano voice has captivated audiences, and she has been recognized as one of Broadway's greatest performers, earning numerous accolades, including a Tony Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Legacy
Menzel is often referred to as the "Queen of Broadway" and is celebrated for her unique vocal abilities and stage presence. Her rendition of "Let It Go" from Disney's "Frozen" solidified her status as a cultural icon, and she has been recognized as one of the defining voices of her generation. Menzel's influence extends beyond the stage, as she continues to inspire new artists and audiences alike with her artistry and passion for music.
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Discography
Drama Queen2023
- 1.Move2:44
- 2.Beast2:20
- 3.Dramatic3:11
- 4.My Love for Life3:06
- 5.Paradise (extended version)3:50
- 6.Make Me Hate Me3:38
- 7.Funny Kind of Lonely4:07
- 8.Royalty3:19
- 9.Madison Hotel4:01
Christmas: A Season of Love2019
- 1.Sleigh Ride3:21
- 2.The Most Wonderful Time of the Year3:04
- 3.I Got My Love to Keep Me Warm4:04
- 4.Christmas Just Aint Christmas3:32
- 5.We Wish You the Merriest2:26
- 6.A Hand for Mrs. Claus2:29
- 7.We Need a Little Christmas3:16
- 8.O Holy Night/Ave Maria5:30
- 9.Winter Wonderland/Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)3:51
- 10.I’ll Be Home for Christmas3:58
- 11.Walker’s 3rd Hanukkah0:29
- 12.Ocho Kandelikas3:17
- 13.Christmas Time Is Here3:17
- 14.At This Table3:47
- 15.Seasons of Love3:59
- 16.Caroling, Caroling2:50
- 17.Auld Lang Syne (Introduction)0:29
- 18.Auld Lang Syne1:22
idina: live2018
- 1.Queen of Swords4:52
- 2.Small World4:01
- 3.Seasons of Love3:53
- 4.It's Good to Be Back in Vegas!1:04
- 5.Don’t Rain on My Parade4:10
- 6.Cello & Keys1:17
- 7.Everybody Knows4:22
- 8.Cake / Black Dog7:24
- 9.I'm Not That Girl3:19
- 10.Perfect Story4:30
- 11.Wind Beneath My Wings3:50
- 12.Defying Gravity4:27
- 13.I Do4:08
- 14.Bridge Over Troubled Water5:10
- 15.Rock Steady6:22
- 16.I Sang at Your Mom's Wedding?7:33
- 17.No Day but Today3:44
- 18.Dear Prudence / Do You Want to Build a Snowman?5:26
- 19.Thank You to the Band1:28
- 20.For Good1:58
- 21.Let It Go4:56
- 22.Every Time We Say Goodbye / I'll Be Seeing You6:00
- 23.Sawubona1:17
- 24.I See You4:36
- 25.Bridge Over Troubled Water (Studio Version)4:32
idina.2016
- 1.Small World3:35
- 2.Like Lightning
- 3.Queen of Swords4:20
- 4.I See You3:39
- 5.Everybody Knows
- 6.Show Me
- 7.Last Time
- 8.I Do
- 9.Cake
- 10.Extraordinary
- 11.Perfect Story3:39
- 12.Nothin' in This World
Holiday Wishes2014
- 1.Do You Hear What I Hear3:45
- 2.The Christmas Song3:32
- 3.Baby It’s Cold Outside2:46
- 4.Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas5:43
- 5.All I Want for Christmas Is You5:13
- 6.What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?4:37
- 7.December Prayer4:50
- 8.When You Wish Upon a Star3:00
- 9.Silent Night4:30
- 10.River4:02
- 11.Holly Jolly Christmas2:27
- 12.White Christmas4:12
Live: Barefoot at the Symphony2014
- 1.Life of the Party5:37
- 2.The Professor2:12
- 3.Love for Sale / Roxanne6:15
- 4."You Were Good"4:55
- 5.Funny Girl / Don't Rain on My Parade6:38
- 6.Asleep on the Wind4:21
- 7.Jonathan3:29
- 8.No Day but Today3:47
- 9.Poker Face7:09
- 10.Marvin's Long Lost Brother0:49
- 11.Where or When4:26
- 12.Heaven Help My Heart3:51
- 13.Thank You2:32
- 14.For Good3:08
- 15.Defying Gravity5:24
- 16.Tomorrow3:58
I Stand2008
- 1.I Stand3:40
- 2.Better to Have Loved3:58
- 3.Brave4:39
- 4.Gorgeous3:48
- 5.Where Do I Begin3:27
- 6.Don’t Let Me Down3:43
- 7.I Feel Everything3:12
- 8.Forever3:53
- 9.My Own Worst Enemy4:34
- 10.Perfume and Promises3:39
Still I Can't Be Still1998
- 1.Minuet4:18
- 2.Larissa's Lagoon4:18
- 3.Follow If You Lead4:08
- 4.All of the Above4:47
- 5.Still I Can't Be Still4:59
- 6.Think Too Much4:40
- 7.Planet Z3:57
- 8.Fool Out of Me4:27
- 9.Reach5:34
- 10.Straw Into Gold5:22
- 11.Heart on My Sleeve6:21
Move2023
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Dramatic2023
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Beast2023
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A Tree Of Life2022
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A Hand for Mrs. Claus2019
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I'll Be Home for Christmas / Estaré en mi casa esta Navidad2019
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Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow2014
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Hope2008
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Defying Gravity2007
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Brave2007
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Gorgeous2007
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Beaches (Soundtrack from the Lifetime Original Movie)2017
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Idina Menzel2010
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Brave / Gorgeous2008
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I Stand: Acoustic EP2008
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Here2004
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Frozen II Read-Along Storybook and CD2019
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Label
- Record label
- Warner Bros. Records
- Record label
- Hollywood Records
Achievements
- Award
- Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical
- Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Award
- Drama League Award
- Award
- Disney Legends
- Award
- National Medal of Arts
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Adele Dazeem, イディナ・メンゼル
Idina Kim Menzel is an American actress, singer and songwriter.
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