Idina Menzel

Idina Menzel Makes Tour Stop In San Antonio

... will play the role of CC in the contemporary remake of the classic film “Beaches,” which premieres Saturday, Jan. 21 on Lifetime at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Her voice is also featured on the “Beaches” EP, which includes classic songs from the 1988 original film, along with new tracks recorded specifically for the remake. The EP was released on Jan. 13 by Warner Bros. Records and is available for purchase now at __link__. The Tony Award-winning icon has had a diverse career that traverses stage, film, television and music. Her voice can be heard as Elsa in Disney’s global box office smash “Frozen. in which she sings the film’s Oscar-winning song “Let It Go,” and in the follow-up short, “Frozen Fever.”. After Menzel’s performance of the multi-platinum song at the 86 th annual Academy Awards, she made history as the first person with both a Billboard Top 10 hit and a Tony Award for acting. Menzel earned her first Tony nomination as Maureen in the Pulitzer Prize winner ...

Idina Menzel's Years As A Wedding Singer Helped Her Tackle 'wind Beneath My Wings' For Lifetime's 'beaches' Remake

... own spin on it.”. Menzel, whose powerful singing voice has been heard in “Frozen” and “Rent,” said she spent about an hour in the recording studio laying down the track for the much-admired song. “I’m a perfectionist; I did it a bunch of times,” she said. Menzel was joined onstage by Nia Long, who takes on the role of Hillary (originated by Hershey), and the film’s executive producers Denise Di Novi and Alison Greenspan, as well as director Allison Anders. The original film told the story of CC, an aspiring singer, and the friendship she develops with a rich girl, Hillary, at the boardwalk in Atlantic City. In Lifetime’s version, the friends connect at the Venice boardwalk in Los Angeles. “What we were able to do is update the friendship … and update the music,” Anders said. Menzel admitted she felt the pressure of capturing the power of the original for a whole new generation. “If I’m being completely honest, I was terrified at first,” said Menzel, who told of how she “cried her eyes out” while watching the original in high school. “Both those women, especially Bette Midler ...

Andrew Garfield Set For The Big Screen In Angels In America, Idina Menzel's Flying To Your Town & More

... Guide to Love & Murder). Daniel Zaitchik also received this year’s Kleban Prize as a promising musical theater lyricist. His work has been developed at Ars Nova and Lincoln Center. Richard Armitage Set for Ocean’s Eight. All you need is love—and an insanely star-studded cast. Deadline reports that Love, Love, Love standout Richard Armitage has been tapped for Ocean’s Eight, along with recently announced James Corden, The Present 's Cate Blanchett, Sandra Bullock, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson, Awkwafina, Rihanna and Helena Bonham Carter. According to Deadline, his role in the Gary Ross-helmed picture is still a secret. Rachel Bloom Just Got More Crazy. Theater enthusiast and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend mastermind Rachel Bloom is headed to the New York stage! She and Broadway alum Jerry O’Connell have joined Manhattan Concert Productions one-night only presentation of Crazy for You. The two will star as Irene Roth and Lank Hawkins, respectively, alongside the previously announced Tony Yazbeck, Laura Osnes, Harry Groener, Rachel Dratch and ...

Let It Go Vocalist Idina Menzel Sets Berkeley Date

... and go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. Jan. 27, __link__. Menzel, who won a Tony Award for her performance as Elphaba in “Wicked,” is touring in support of her fifth original solo studio album, “idina.”. She earned her first Tony nomination for her portrayal of Maureen in “Rent.”. Follow Jim Harrington at __link__/jimthecritic and __link__/jim.bayareanews. Reading this on your phone? Stay up to date on Bay Area and Silicon Valley news with our new, free mobile app. Get it from the Apple app store or the Google Play store. Jim Harrington. Jim Harrington is the pop music critic for the Bay Area News Group. He began writing about the Bay Area music scene in 1992 and became the full-time pop music critic for the organization's Oakland Tribune in 2006. He is a South Bay native and graduate of San Francisco State University. Benefit concert set for ...

Idina Menzel Talks ‘daunting’ ‘beaches’ Remake, Bette Midler And Wedding Planning

... a smash after Midler’s character, CC Bloom, belted out the track in Gary Marshall’s 1988 classic. Menzel, 45, steps into Midler’s shoes, playing CC Bloom in the TV remake. However, don’t expect to hear the chart-topping track at the Frozen star’s upcoming wedding to actor Aaron Lohr. “Never! Are you kidding me?” laughed the bride-to-be when asked if the track could be her wedding song. As for planning the big day, Menzel admits, “It’s not really going well.”. “I mean, I love my man, everything’s going well," she clarified. "[But] I don’t know when, I don’t know what.”. NEWS: Idina Menzel to Take On Bette Midler’s Role in TV Remake of Gary Marshall’s ‘Beaches’. In the meantime, Menzel has Beaches to keep her busy. With the original film now seen as a cult classic, both Menzel and her co-star, Nia Long, confessed they’re anxious about living up to audiences’ expectations of the remake. “I’m a little nervous,” Long, 46, told ET. “I want it to be successful, I want people to feel inspired and happy about it. It's a big risk to ...

Singer Idina Menzel To Perform At Louisville Palace

... JCPS). A fifth grade teacher at Cane Run Road Elementary has been reassigned and told not to have contact with anyone at the school. Saturday, January 21 2017 1:48 PM EST 2017-01-21 18:48:57 GMT. Dr. Gregory Postel. The newly appointed board of trustees also wasted no time getting other business, including the university's troubled foundation. Friday, January 20 2017 2:57 PM EST 2017-01-20 19:57:48 GMT. Initially crews will work below the bridge deck, but there will be lane closures in the evenings starting Wednesday, Jan. 25 through Saturday, Jan. 28. Friday, January 20 2017 10:46 PM EST 2017-01-21 03:46:25 GMT. More than 200,000 people are expected to gather at the nation's capitol for the rally concerning women's rights. Saturday, January 21 2017 11:52 AM EST 2017-01-21 16:52:36 GMT. James Keith Wolfe, 55, received the sentence on Thursday, according to a release from the United States Attorney's ...

Idina Menzel Announces 2017 World Tour

... Event Center. May 24 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Broward Center (Au Rene Theater). May 25 Clearwater, FL Ruth Eckerd Hall. May 26 St. Augustine, FL Saint Augustine Amphitheatre. May 27 Sarasota, FL Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. July 7 Mashantucket, CT The Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino. July 8 Boston, MA Blue Hills Bank Pavilion. July 9 Oxon Hill, MD The Theater at MGM National Harbor. July 11 Pittsburgh, PA Heinz Hall. July 12 Cleveland, OH Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica. July 14 Toronto, ON Sony Centre for the Performing Arts. July 15 Canandaigua, NY Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands PAC. July 16 Philadelphia, PA BB&T Pavilion. July 18 Baltimore, MD Modell Performing Arts Center at The Lyric. July 19 Raleigh, NC Red Hat Amphitheater. July 21 Charlotte, NC Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre. July 22 Atlanta, GA Fox Theatre. July 25 New Orleans, LA Saenger Theatre. July 26 Sugar Land, TX Smart Financial Centre. July 28 San Antonio, TX Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. July 29 Austin, TX Bass Concert Hall. July 30 Grand Prairie, TX ...

Idina Menzel And Nia Long Star In New Trailer For Tv Remake Of Beaches

... by Iris Rainer Dart. The trailer showed C. C. excelling in her music career, walking the red carpet and performing in front of adoring fans. Best friend: Nia Long plays Hillary in the remake of the 1988 tearjerker. Hillary meanwhile caught her man cheating on her while pregnant. C. C. learned that Hillary intends to leave her cheating partner and keep the baby. 'That's amazing. That's the most beautiful thing I've ever heard of,' C. C. told her bestie. Childhood friends: C. C. and Hillary have a friendship dating back to childhood. Rising star: The trailer showed C. C. becoming a rising singing star. In the act: Hillary caught her man cheating on her. New addition: C. C. was thrilled that Hillary decided to become a single mom. The preview clip then showed Hillary and her young daughter enjoying bonding moments. The familiar notes of the movie's classic theme song Wind Beneath My Wings belted out by Menzel played out as the scene switched to a hospital. C. C. after apparently receiving some tragic news burst into tears as Hillary's daughter entered the frame. Mother and daughter: Hillary bonded with her her young ...

Idina Menzel Announces 2017 Tour Dates

... Covers ‘Wing Beneath My Wings’ for ‘Beaches’ Trailer. The trek kicks off with three dates in Japan before returning to North America for an extensive run. Tickets go on sale Friday, January 27 at 10 am local time. Check out Menzel’s full tour itinerary below. March 29 Osaka, Japan @ Osaka Festival Hall. March 30 Nagoya, Japan @ Nagoya Shi Kokaido. April 1 Tokyo, Japan @ Nippon Budokan. April 7 Uniondale, NY @ Nassau Coliseum. April 14 Los Angeles, CA @ The Greek Theatre. May 19 Richmond, VA @ Altria Theatre. May 20 Atlantic City, NJ @ Borgata Resort Spa & Casino- Event Center. May 24 Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Broward Center (Au Rene Theater). May 25 Clearwater, FL @ Ruth Eckerd Hall. May 26 St. Augustine, FL @ Saint Augustine Amphitheatre. May 27 Sarasota, FL @ Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. July 7 Mashantucket, CT @ The Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino. July 8 Boston, MA @ Blue Hills Bank Pavilion. July 9 Oxon Hill, MD @ The Theater at MGM National Harbor. July 11 Pittsburgh, PA @ Heinz Hall. July 12 Cleveland, OH @ Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica. July 14 ...