Idina Menzel World Tour — Page 3

I think there might be a bit of a culture/country thing here too (I'm in the UK) - because I've never heard of not expecting a concert to start on the time stated on the ticket regardless as to whether or not there is an opening act. Okay, yes 5 or so minutes is fine but I go to loads of concerts and if the act isn't on stage by about 15-20 minutes after it's stated on the ticket the slow handclapping starts. Even Lady Gaga was bang on time when I saw her - and U2 were also pretty much bang on time (maybe 5-10 minutes late) both times I saw them. Idina's concerts are by far the latest I've ever seen a performer take to the stage in my 20+ years of concert going. Maybe I've just been really lucky, but it's not something I've heard of and therefore has come accross as pretty unprofessional/rude/diva-ish when I've experienced it at Idina's concerts. Regardless of whether it is a management decision or not the only person who ends up looking bad and taking the annoyance is the performer.

And yea, on social media it's not really Idina's fans who are complaining (except for those who had to leave early and miss songs because she was late on) so much as people who are new to Idina and who aren't impressed with the late start (and the language).

Updated On: 8/21/15 at 09:46 AM

I'm glad I read the boards so that I will anticipate a late evening at her upcoming concert.

I believe the delay is all about selling more alcohol, so that the venue makes more income.

Years ago I questioned Ushers / Security at Boston Garden about the delayed start for Bon Jovi.

The comments were, "they delay it to sell more alcohol". Now that I think about, all the concerts I have been to all started 30-60 minutes after they were scheduled.

@JoseLee If you are going on your own then do this. Buy the cheapest seat possible at the Bowl. The day of the show check the interactive seating chart before 5 pm ( they remove it 3 hours before showtime) . You will probably see chunks of sections that are empty. Move up without ever going to your original seat. Idina is far from sold out. One thing with the Bowl is that unless you are at the very front you will be watching the show on a screen. So I wouldn't worry about it too much.

@DAME Thank you for the tip. I will definelty look into this. I like sitting in Section E because its the closest you can sit to the stage in regular benches. The rest are boxes with 4 random people. I will feel so awkward sitting with 3 other random people. BUT there are so many empty seats, so I will try to/will. Thanks :p

I'll be seeing her tonight in Detroit! I'm so excited!

The arena was pretty empty when she came to our town (Bristow, VA). It's called the Jiffy Lube Live center (awesome lube jokes by Idina, by the way), and it's one of those were the cheapest seats are lawn seats. Every concert I have been to there the lawn is PACKED. There were 0 people in the lawn for Idina and a ton of empty seats in the actual seating area. But I actually loved that better. Everyone kind of shifted their way up and the kids were able to run up to her during the appropriate parts and such. It kind of made it more intimate. I wouldn't expect anything less from that area, though, seeing as 95% of the headliners there are country music people. As for the lateness, I think she started exactly 35 minutes late because the first picture on my camera says "8:35", haha.

I loved every second of it though. I'm not the biggest fan of her voice in actual Broadway shows, but I love it when she's singing rock songs. It's got that edginess to it that fits them super well.

The Murat Theatre that she is playing in Indy has around 2500 seats. The balcony is completely sold out and there are about 30 seats on each side of the far side, far back orchestra sections.

Beyond excited to see Idina for the first time tomorrow night. (10/3) It will be her last world tour date. I was wondering how long it is? It starts at 8 (I know it won't start at exactly) and if there is an act one, intermission, then act two? or just one act... sorry I've never been to a concert :p

Can't believe it's over already. I remember when she just announced the dates and everyone was so excited. Overall it seems like the tour was incredibly successful? I know nothing other than satisfied audiences and what appeared to be close to sold out crowds, but nothing of actual financial statistics. Either way, congrats to her. A Broadway star who was able to tour the world. Incredibly interested to see what she does next.

I was at the Hollywood Bowl last night. Fantastic show! I was pleasantly surprised how intimate it felt given the size of the venue. Congrats to Vince for being THE most enthusiastic person to ever sing Take Me Or Leave Me ?? http://youtu.be/e9B-R2R9bZQ

Updated On: 10/4/15 at 02:05 PM

I was there last night as well, and thought she put on a fabulous show. As Popular said, even though the Bowl is a huge venue, it felt relatively intimate. Watching hordes of small children descend to the front of the house to help her sing Let it Go was adorable.

She was also in great voice.

I thought that was Anthony I saw walking in! Man I was waiting/hoping she'd bring him up at some point. Can we also mention the Let it Go/Red Hot Chili Peppers mashup?

I was at the Hollywood Bowl show Saturday night and I thought she sounded fantastic. Loved her song list too. She was so cute and personable, reminds me of years ago when I saw her at the Wiltern Theatre and she told stories of how she was a wedding singer before Rent.