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#2

re: Idina Menzel article in New York magazine

Posted: 10/23/05 at 11:36pm

Ew, I can't believe they compared her to Britney Spears. There's a difference between Britney relying solely on young girls for her fanbase for years, then deciding she outgrew them, and Idina happening to take on one role mid-career (after playing lesbians, whores, etc.) that happens to appeal to teenyboppers.
Like a firework unexploded
Wanting life but never knowing how
#5

re: Idina Menzel article in New York magazine

Posted: 10/23/05 at 11:50pm

I love this article so much. I dunno why but I really enjoyed reading this.
"I never had theatre producers run after me. Some people want to make more Broadway shows out of movies. But Elliot and I aren't going to do Batman: The Musical." - Julie Taymor 1999
#8

re: Idina Menzel article in New York magazine

Posted: 10/24/05 at 1:22am

In the article. . .they make a reference to "Ben Brantley’s New York Times rant against the American Idol-ization of the Broadway musical". Does anyone still have a link to that?
" I don't cause commotions, I am one."
#9

re: Idina Menzel article in New York magazine

Posted: 10/24/05 at 1:32am

It's like 6 months old, I think you have to purchase it from the archives at this point.
Like a firework unexploded
Wanting life but never knowing how
#11

re: Idina Menzel article in New York magazine

Posted: 10/24/05 at 1:56am

Ew, I can't believe they compared her to Britney Spears

I'm not sure he was really comparing her to Brintey Spears. It seemed like he was referring to her saying "I’m not the most innocent person."
"How do you like THAT 'misanthropic panache,' Mr. Goldstone?" - PalJoey
#12

re: Idina Menzel article in New York magazine

Posted: 10/24/05 at 3:38pm

Interesting article.
"The gods who nurse this universe think little of mortals' cares. They sit in crowds on exclusive clouds and laugh at our love affairs. I might have had a real romance if they'd given me a chance. I loved him, but he didn't love me. I wanted him, but he didn't want me. Then the gods had a spree and indulged in another whim. Now he loves me, but I don't love him." - Cole Porter
#13

re: Idina Menzel article in New York magazine

Posted: 10/24/05 at 3:57pm

BSoBW2 - A lot of people in the industry and critics don't consider an EP a CD. It has less songs on it than a full CD. So that's why they are probably referring to this upcoming one as her second CD.
Just give the world Love. - S. Wonder
#14

re: Idina Menzel article in New York magazine

Posted: 10/24/05 at 4:04pm

Idina has said at her concerts while introducing "Minuet" that it's from her "first and really only CD." Meaning she's had one full-length CD. I wouldn't be surprised if Here was released with the intentions of getting more recent work out there partially for the purpose of having something newer to show in hopes of laning a major deal. Which she did (score!).


I absolutely love this article. I love what she has to say about how she's perceived, how Wicked's perceived, why she wanted to take on See..., her solo act. Great article, and I love what Mr. LaChuisa has to say.
#15

re: Idina Menzel article in New York magazine

Posted: 10/24/05 at 4:08pm

I think this is my new favourite quote:

"Then came Wicked, which made her a household name (at least if your household made regular visits to TKTS)."

Followed very closely by:

“People forget where Rent came from. I sing a duet to my gay lover, who’s black! I mean, come on!”
#16

re: Idina Menzel article in New York magazine

Posted: 10/24/05 at 4:29pm

She's got a one-page feature in November's Vogue, too. I don't think they carry it online, though, so you'll have most likely have to fork over.
#17

re: Idina Menzel article in New York magazine

Posted: 10/24/05 at 4:31pm

As a previously well-known Idina-hater,

I am proud to admit that I am falling more and more in love with this woman each day since my first viewing of SEE WHAT I WANNA SEE. Her performances in that are stunning, beautifully crafted ones not to be missed. And it is so nice to see such a diverse actress on our stages again!
"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman
#18

re: Idina Menzel article in New York magazine

Posted: 10/24/05 at 4:32pm

Wow, this interview brings back my affection for Idina which admittedly had been waning. I love that it's candid and it just feels so honest that you can't help not loving her.
My favorite quote:
"I feel like people don't give me enough credit for my training."
I wonder where she got that idea?
"Fidelity is more than mere display, it's what a man expects from life. Fidelity, like mine to Desiree and Charlotte my devoted wife..."
#20

re: Idina Menzel article in New York magazine

Posted: 10/24/05 at 4:39pm

I have a feeling quite a few people who were previous Idina haters will come out of SWIWS loving her. And honestly, I think she got at that a little in the article. She's always BEEN talented. She did FANTASTIC work in Wicked and beforehand. Sometimes people are so quick to dismiss because she was in a big-budget show, uptown show and they don't see it until she did something by LaChuisa...or if she were to do something Sondheim.

Anyway, regardless of how people get there, I'm glad to see more people gaining respect of her and her talent, and I hope that continues. She deserves it.
#21

re: Idina Menzel article in New York magazine

Posted: 10/24/05 at 7:10pm

ozomeness, gotta love the menzel
"If There's One Thing to Learn it's You Just Can't Go Wrong If You Follow Your Heart, and End With A Song"
#22

re: Idina Menzel article in New York magazine

Posted: 10/24/05 at 7:20pm

Now Eden needs to do something like this, that proves what an amazing actress/singer she is. I love what she has done so far...but show people you stuff in more ways eden!
"I never had theatre producers run after me. Some people want to make more Broadway shows out of movies. But Elliot and I aren't going to do Batman: The Musical." - Julie Taymor 1999
#23

re: Idina Menzel article in New York magazine

Posted: 10/24/05 at 7:22pm

OMG...I know what I have to do for White T-Shirt Day for Spirit Week. I need to make myself one of those I <3 Idina['s Arms] Shirts and a red Adidas tracksuit (which I already own, pre-Idina gracing the stage in it).

On a lighter note, my admiration for her as an actress and a performer is indescribable. This article is LOFE.

Updated On: 10/24/05 at 07:22 PM

#24

re: Idina Menzel article in New York magazine

Posted: 10/25/05 at 12:47am

I'm so happy this article is out there. She really was fantastic in SWIWS (I saw her yesterday afternoon) and while you could see a :hint: of Elphaba in her performance (as Kesa in the Japanese portion when she is doing the hand movements......"when people see me they will scream") I am so glad that she was able to break away and show her real musical and acting chops. Plus I think that I have never seen a more amazing thing than Mary Testa and Idina Menzel on the same stage. WOW.
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