Adele Dazeem the 21st Century Broadway Star — Page 5

Her solo album (which she discusses in the Billboard article with tactful candor) was five years before Wicked opened on Broadway. Though the Rentheads were devout, it was nothing compared to the Wicked phenomenon.

^The same fans that held a candle light vigil after her injury. It' was all a little bit crazy.

I'm seeing if/then tonight, and I'm very excited to see her in it!

"Her debut solo album tanked. All of those attending her concerts must have not bought the album..."

Key word being "debut." I notice you didn't say anything about her PBS concert special/live album with Marvin Hamlisch and the subsequent tour that followed.

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With regards to this specific original musical, I don't think Frozen is selling the majority of seats. It's a very adult musical, trying to appeal to the opposite demographic of Frozen's.

This song is definitely selling seats due to its crossover appeal, I just don't think it's the majority.

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I agree about the placement thing- I just can't imagine how that can be a healthy way of singing, either. It sounds so harsh on her throat...

As per Yahoo, Idina Mezel wins the Internet in March.
Yahoo Celebrity's Best Person on the Internet This Month: How Idina Menzel (aka 'Adele Dazeem') Won March

Yeah, I really did not get that point. Many folks had no idea she was married to Taye.

I think the Frozen thing is helping, but the real source of the ticket sales is Wicked. The Wicked fans who may not have seen her as Elphaba but are obsessed with the show. It's a huge hit. People know her from that. Frozen, Rent, everything else, helps, but Wicked is the reason she's a draw.

Looks like April is also going to be a good month for Menzel. Not too shabby:

"Variety’s Power of Women luncheon will make its New York City debut by honoring Claire Danes, Nancy Dubuc, Idina Menzel, Iman, Sarah Jessica Parker and Susan Sarandon on April 25 at Cipriani Midtown.

In partnership with A&E’s new television network, FYI, Variety is thrilled to bestow this group of the entertainment industry’s most philanthropic women with Variety’s Inspiration Impact Honorees.

The women are being recognized for their humanitarian efforts with their chosen causes. Oscar winner Sarandon works with Hope North, which works to educate and heal the youth of Uganda’s civil war. Golden Globe and Emmy winners Parker and Danes work with New York City Ballet and Afghan Hands, respectively. In 2010, Tony winner Menzel co-created A Broader Way, an arts centered program for urban girls. International super model Iman works with Dr. Hawa Abdi Foundation, which provides support and relief for women and children in Somalia while A+E Networks president and CEO Nancy Dubuc works with veterans group Project Rubicon / The Mission Continues.:
Claire Danes, Idina Menzel, Iman, Sarah Jessica Parker Among Variety’s Power of Women: New York Honorees

My comments on this thread's recent posts:

1) Debut album came out in 1998; yes it tanked.
2) 2nd album (Here) was an indie EP; sold out its small pressing
3) 3rd album (I Stand) peaked at #58 on Billboard
4) 4th album (live) peaked at #53 on Billboard

RENT and Wicked are two of the best-selling cast albums of all time.

"I was watching an interview from opening night & noticed Cheryl Maisel was with Idina Menzel. Does anyone know how long Maisel has been her publicist? That is huge..."

Since approx 2011; Liz Rosenberg (Madonna's publicist) was her publicist when she was with Warner Bros. Records.

Absolutely none of this success has gone to her head. She's spoken to me candidly many times about recent explosion of success and she is beyond humble.

I do find it somewhat amazing that Idina has a role in both of the top selling Broadway recordings on Amazon (If/Then is 1 and Wicked is 2) and the four top selling soundtracks (Frozen 1, If/Then 2, Frozen 3 and Wicked 4), and overall, If/Then is 18th.

Like I said earlier, I just hope she is having a blast with all of this. And, I look forward to recording her April 3rd appearance on the Today Show.

Updated On: 4/1/14 at 11:10 PM

"Do we know what she is singing on the 3rd? I'm hoping "Starting Over" but I think that might be too spoilerish."

We don't.

Maybe "Here I Go"? That's partly a duet, but she's sung it as a solo before (in the Kitt/Yorkey songbook showcase).