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Adele Dazeem the 21st Century Broadway Star#150
Posted: 4/29/14 at 7:08pmHow exactly is she not dedicated to Broadway?
Adele Dazeem the 21st Century Broadway Star#151
Posted: 4/29/14 at 7:18pm
Agree with Goth. If there were variety shows, a lot of Broadway talent would be better known. Doing a number from a show on early morning or late night shows (in character) isn't the same.
Adele Dazeem the 21st Century Broadway Star#152
Posted: 4/29/14 at 7:29pm
I don't know what being dedicated to Broadway really means? Does that mean you can't work outside the medium to support your family and/or develop fans in other areas of entertainment?
I went to a book reading last night by Swoosie Kurtz who has done Broadway shows over the years, studied acting in the British theater..and won a Tony and was introduced by playwright John Guare. Theater is her medium of choice, but does she get discounted because she is now on a hit tv show?
TO me, dedicated to Broadway means you get hired for a role in a Broadway show and you give it your all. Nothing more - nothing less. Is If/Then the best musical I have ever seen? I liked it more than some, less than others but Idina certainly gives everything to the part..and I am thrilled she is nominated.
Adele Dazeem the 21st Century Broadway Star#153
Posted: 4/29/14 at 7:42pm
Don't get me wrong, I think that the 'not dedicated to Broadway' thing is absolutely ridiculous and nonsensical too, it's just where comments about her not having a 'full outright passion for Broadway' come from (I don't mean to sound like I'm picking on promisespromises2 here, that quote just sums up some of the negative feeling towards Idina quite well).
She clearly gives everything to every project she undertakes and thoroughly deserves the fanbase that she has. She along with some other wonderful leading ladies are clearly this generation's Patti LuPones and Ethel Mermans.
Adele Dazeem the 21st Century Broadway Star#154
Posted: 4/29/14 at 7:49pm
She along with some other wonderful leading ladies are clearly this generation's Patti LuPones and Ethel Mermans.
** THUD **
^ The sound you just heard was lovebwy falling to the ground from a coronary.
Updated On: 4/29/14 at 07:49 PM
Adele Dazeem the 21st Century Broadway Star#155
Posted: 4/29/14 at 7:59pmHaha, I'll take it. Whether you like her or not, she's going to be remembered for a very long time to come.
Adele Dazeem the 21st Century Broadway Star#156
Posted: 4/29/14 at 8:00pm
Sorry guys, I'm pretty awful at explaining myself as you can see. I'm actually a huge Idina fan (I wear her shirt I got from her concert everywhere). I think I was trying to agree in the fact that she's not like Patti or Merman in that her personality is just completely different. As in she shows her passion in a much more subtle way unlike Patti. I didn't mean that she didn't have any. She obviously does or she wouldn't be standing up there eight times a week singing her butt off. The more I think about it, I think I'm more annoyed with the actual show itself, because I DID like If/Then, but I don't think it was stunning or great. It was an amazing experience to be able to see the out of town tryouts more than once and be able to see how the show has changed since then, etc. But something about it just doesn't sit well with me. But, alas, I do think she deserves everything that she has earned because I do love her! I just love Patti (and whoever else with that personality) because I resonate with them more (that's how I show something that I'm passionate about too).
I was trying to say what darquegk was saying, but like I said, me explaining myself usually goes wrong.
Sorry guys, didn't mean to cause any harm!
Adele Dazeem the 21st Century Broadway Star#157
Posted: 4/29/14 at 8:02pm
I was probably reading it wrong to be fair, it's been a long day (I'm in the UK and it's gone 1am now. And so I apologise if I'm coming across poorly! I'll probably regret some of my phrasing when I re-read my posts tomorrow)!
Updated On: 4/29/14 at 08:02 PM
Adele Dazeem the 21st Century Broadway Star#158
Posted: 4/30/14 at 6:47pmIdina doing a one night only concert at Radio City Hall! So excited! Hopefully I can afford the tickets
Adele Dazeem the 21st Century Broadway Star#160
Posted: 12/3/14 at 12:56pm
I was just looking at this thread an am just amazed out how successful and wonderful of a year she is continuing to have.
Her Holiday Album is #7 on iTunes.
Broadway Show
Various National TV and Events
World Tour coming up.
Power to her, and her work ethic. It just makes me smile to see her having this huge success and career right now.
Adele Dazeem the 21st Century Broadway Star#161
Posted: 12/3/14 at 1:01pmi wouldn't consider her a "broadway star." She was a bway star after Wicked's success. She became a STAR when she crossed mediums (and therefore more audiences) with Frozen. That's what pushed her into this new height.
Adele Dazeem the 21st Century Broadway Star#162
Posted: 12/3/14 at 1:07pmKeep in mind that she may get more love this Friday, when the Grammy noms are announced. She may get a record of the year nom for Let It Go.
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Adele Dazeem the 21st Century Broadway Star#163
Posted: 12/3/14 at 1:34pm
That's insane. I completely forgot the Grammys were possible for that.
Meanwhile, she's been trying to clean up that mess about "confirming Frozen 2" sequel hahaha. Menzel is a great performer and singer (unless you dislike the quality of her voice, whatever), but she's never been great with public speaking or filtering for interviews, IMO.
Her 2015 concert schedule looks completely nuts. I wonder if her son will be hitting the road with her, but it looks too much to be honest. In any case, I hope her concerts all sell out and stuff.
Also foreseeing unhappy "Frozen" parents leaving bad reviews because they didn't realize Idina Menzel's concerts are typically bawdy and with cursing, a la Radio City Hall event.
Speaking of Frozen, how the hell is it still in the top 20 of Billboard 200, twice over. Who's still buying?!
Adele Dazeem the 21st Century Broadway Star#164
Posted: 12/3/14 at 1:36pm
I am actually hoping for her to get that nod.
And Pootie, agree with you - but at least she admitted her foot was firmly in her mouth.
Adele Dazeem the 21st Century Broadway Star#165
Posted: 12/3/14 at 2:43pmI'm confused by her Chicago concert date. It appears tickets will be on sale, but she's performing at the most famous free venue in Chicago. Not sure how that's going to work.
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Adele Dazeem the 21st Century Broadway Star#166
Posted: 12/3/14 at 3:12pm
Maybe the people responsible for booking those venues on her behalf don't know... When she announced the U.S. tour dates and places on FB, there were some comments about outdoor venues and horrible local summer weather ("but I'll suffer for Idina!"); I suspect in that situation, the sales will still be good, but for a free venue? Sounds like a mistake.
In other news, her December appearances are wild. I just spotted something about Dick Clark's New Year's Eve and "Let It Go." I'm sure she will regret raising the key of that song for the rest of her life. :P
Adele Dazeem the 21st Century Broadway Star#167
Posted: 12/3/14 at 3:20pmI'm kind of out of the loop with If/Then (aside from its poor numbers), so correct me if I'm wrong in assuming that If/Then is pretty much done come the new year due to Idina's tour? I just found out about it yesterday and am wondering if it'll close come Spring or if a replacement will come in once she goes on tour?
Adele Dazeem the 21st Century Broadway Star#168
Posted: 12/3/14 at 3:23pm
And, the tickets are not cheap. The Hollywood Bowl tickets for decent seats (with service charge) were about 125 a ticket.
As for If/Then, if I were a betting woman, unless they can find just about a perfect replacement (which is doubtful), I would say it closes when she leaves.
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Adele Dazeem the 21st Century Broadway Star#169
Posted: 12/3/14 at 3:37pm
IF/THEN tickets are available through Ticketmaster out to March. Her contract ends at the end of March, if I'm not mistaken. I personally expect it to close then; can't think of any other female lead with that kind of star draw. I mean, there's still the possibility of extending contracts, but I don't think it'll happen. Anyway, right now the earliest concert dates are in June including UK dates, but who knows if she'll add more world dates.
Just checked my local venue for her concert date, which I won't be attending because I prefer working eardrums over shrieking female teens (as much as I love her concert banter), and it dropped from 'excellent' availability to 'good' in hours. Regular tickets for my venue $75-100. But I have no doubt the VIP packages are selling well too (like $300-400 something).
Adele Dazeem the 21st Century Broadway Star#170
Posted: 12/3/14 at 3:42pmThe Hollywood Bowl is so large, that they did have nosebleed seats that were very affordable. And, tickets seem to be moving pretty crisply. Good for Idina. She has worked her behind off this past year, and I hope she has fun with all of this.
Adele Dazeem the 21st Century Broadway Star#171
Posted: 12/3/14 at 3:47pm
I suspect in that situation, the sales will still be good, but for a free venue? Sounds like a mistake.
Not to mention, the Pritzker in Millennium Park is a TERRIBLE venue if you actually want to hear the concert. The last three times I went, every group around me just used the concert for background music for socializing. We tried moving around to other locations, but there was no escaping it, either on the lawn or in the seats. The ushers said there was nothing they could do. The Pritzker staff needs a field trip to Ravinia to see how it's done. I used to love the annual Broadway concerts in the Pritzker, but after the last two years, I don't know if I want to give it another try. I never stay for more than two or three numbers. There's no point.
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Adele Dazeem the 21st Century Broadway Star#172
Posted: 12/3/14 at 4:10pm
^Uh oh, sounds like a recipe for disaster, especially for paid ticket-holders...
I don't know how venue booking works for tours like this, but I guess it's too late to change now that the (pre)sale is going. :/
Adele Dazeem the 21st Century Broadway Star#173
Posted: 12/3/14 at 4:31pmIt does sound like a mess. The Hollywood Bowl is big, but the sound is pretty good. Not sure I would pay the same amount for what Mister Matt is talking about.
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Adele Dazeem the 21st Century Broadway Star#174
Posted: 12/3/14 at 4:38pm
So there's a 2012 YT video of an Idina Menzel concert that took place at Ravinia. (I hate all outdoor venues for music, wow. There's a delay and echo thing.)
But something just occurred to me about the chatty socializing audience--if they're paying that much for an Idina Menzel concert, I suspect (expect) they're liable to pay proper attention. So maybe it'll work out in that regard.
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v--What she says!
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