Rest easy, theatre fans. Queen Idina Menzel finally has a portrait on the hallowed walls of theatrical eatery Sardi's. The Wicked Tony winner got her long-awaited portrait, marking her current Broadway return in Redwood at the Nederlander Theatre, April 17.
Go inside the unveiling of Menzel's new portrait, by Richard Baratz in the gallery below.
Along with starring, Menzel co-conceived Redwood with director, book writer, and co-lyricist Tina Landau. The score features music by Diaz and lyrics by Diaz and Landau. The musical is currently set to continue through August 17 at the Nederlander.
Max Klimavicius and Idina Menzel
Michael Greif and Idina Menzel
Michael Greif and Idina Menzel
Michael Greif and Idina Menzel
Max Klimavicius, Idina Menzel, and Michael Greif
Max Klimavicius, Idina Menzel, and Michael Greif
Idina Menzel
Max Klimavicius and Idina Menzel
Idina Menzel's Sardi's portrait
Idina Menzel
Idina Menzel
Idina Menzel
Idina Menzel and Max Klimavicius
Idina Menzel and company of Redwood
Michael Park, Khaila Wilcoxon, Idina Menzel, Zachary Noah Piser, and de'Adre Aziza
Jenn Colella, Idina Menzel, and Michael Greif
David Stone, Jenn Colella, Idina Menzel, and Michael Greif
Norbert Leo Butz, Idina Menzel, Michelle Federer, and David Stone
Idina Menzel
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The cast also includes De'Adre Aziza as Mel, Michael Park as Finn, Zachary Noah Piser as Spencer, and Khaila Wilcoxon as Becca. Standbys Daniel Brackett, John Hemphill, Veronica Otim, and Jessica Phillips round out the company. Casting is by The Telsey Office's Patrick Goodwin.
Menzel stars as Jesse, a woman who finds herself at a crossroads in a Northern California redwood forest after a life-altering event.
Listen to Idina Menzel Sing 'Great Escape' Live From World Premiere of Redwood Musical
Visit RedwoodMusical.com.
