Idina Menzel
Singer, songwriter and actor behind Broadway’s original Elphaba, Frozen’s Elsa and dance-pop album Drama Queen, most recently back on Broadway in Redwood.
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Overview
- Born
- May 30, 1971
- Work
- Singer, songwriter and actor
- Broadway debut
- Maureen Johnson in Rent, 1996
- Signature roles
- Elphaba in Wicked and Elsa in Frozen
Mini bio
How it started.
Idina began earning her way as a singer at 15, performing at weddings and bar mitzvahs. In 1996, she made her Broadway debut as Maureen Johnson in Rent, earning her first Tony nomination.
Finding her roles.
She originated Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway in 2003 and won the 2004 Tony for Best Actress in a Musical. She later led If/Then as Elizabeth, earning another Tony nomination in 2014.
A voice beyond the stage.
As Elsa in Disney’s Frozen, she sang “Let It Go.” Her film work also includes Enchanted, Disenchanted and Uncut Gems. Away from character roles, she writes and records her own music: her 2023 album Drama Queen includes “Paradise” with Nile Rodgers.
Making something new.
She co-conceived Redwood with Tina Landau and starred as Jesse in its 2025 Broadway production. She also writes picture books with her sister Cara Mentzel and co-founded A BroaderWay, which helps young women develop their voices through the arts.
Creditschronological, newest first
Stage
Music
- 2025Redwood: Original Broadway Cast RecordingJesse; featured vocalist
- 2023Drama QueenRecording artist and songwriter
Books
- 2023Proud MouseCo-author with Cara Mentzel
Awards
Quotes
The best feeling in the world is to stand there with a composer who has a new song for you.Idina Menzel, ELLE interview with Jesse Green
In February 2014, while preparing to lead If/Then, she explained why creating new musical roles matters to her.
Trivia
- She and her sister Cara spell their surnames differently: Menzel and Mentzel.
- Her picture books Loud Mouse and Proud Mouse were written with Cara Mentzel.
- Her “Paradise” collaboration features Nile Rodgers, who also co-wrote and produced the song.
- She co-founded A BroaderWay to help young women develop leadership and self-expression through the arts.
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