To all my friends across the pond and beyond.

It is very frustrating for me to hear that you often have difficulty getting music and fun stuff, but i want to assure you that i have not forgotten about you. The logistics internationally are a little tricky but everyone at the label knows how important it is for me to connect with my friends outside of the US. They completely support it. In fact, they are taking extra special time to make sure it is done properly; which is why sometimes you feel like things are late. I PROMISE i'm comin' over! They wont be able to stop me! Don't
hesitate to let the label know when you are not getting things. They appreciate the enthusiasm. Believe me.

love to you all,
Idina xoxo

istand
istand
Feb 28, 2008 12:02 pm

Album and tour

I live in the Uk and did indeed have trouble in getting hold of the Cd, but I found a way around that minor problem of geography. If it's true that you will be touring in the Uk, in anything other than your "Chess" musical, (because I'm sure you'll rule that stage), be sure to post to all of your interested fans as soon as possible. I may not be your biggest fan, but I'm surely one of the most eager to see what your going to do next, and will be one of the first to see you excel yourself once again.

ludolp
ludolp
Feb 28, 2008 02:02 pm

hey!!! To all UK Fans: you

hey!!! To all UK Fans: you can get "I stand" on www.dresscircle.com or in person at the Dress Circle Store!

Lozmono
Lozmono
Feb 28, 2008 12:02 pm

Uk please!

Oh wow if Idina comes over to the UK to perform her new songs, i shall be over the moon!. I really wish i could see her in chess but i cant because i'm already in a show :( and i am unbelievably disappointed believe me! I hope she does. And if you read this Idina you will see that the UK absolutely loves you and if you do tour in the uk the show will be sold out instantly! seriously..x loves and hugs Idina

Thanks :), Lauren xoxo

holly_will_defy_gravity
holly_will_defy...
Feb 22, 2008 08:02 pm

Idina in the UK! - Tours?

Does this mean Idina is coming over to do shows supporting her album???
Or does it relate to things like Chess?
I'm SOOO excited to see her in Chess! It MIGHT help me get over the fact that I missed her in Wicked *sobs*

But anyways, A tour in both America and England I would say is a great idea!
Idina has SO many fans over here in England too that a tour would easily sell! Even just a few London dates would do well I'm sure!
I understand tours are often very expensive but...
It's pretty much a guarantee that they'd do well.

CLARISSAROSE
CLARISSAROSE
Feb 22, 2008 09:02 pm

What day are you seeing

What day are you seeing Chess? =]

Wicked.Menzel.fan
Wicked.Menzel.fan
Feb 17, 2008 09:02 pm

Yay!

Yay!

Vicky_1704
Vicky_1704
Feb 16, 2008 04:02 pm

Hey... i'm sorry for annoying you but...

Hi!! well i'm Victoria from Venezuela! I have been looking the way to comunicate with you for a long time! :S well I just wanted to say you that in my school we are doing an adaptation of wicked in spanish, and i have the part of elphaba, i really admire you and if you could tell me any advice I would appreciate it a lot :D:D!!.... the second question is: your cd is going to be in stores only in USA?? I want it! I really want it!
Vicky
P.S.: Sorry for the english but I originally speak spanish

tatabidik
tatabidik
Feb 23, 2008 05:02 am

hello

hello guys .. I´m from south america ... Brazil !
nice to see you here !:) wow Idina could come to see us here too !it would be great to see her singing live ! it´s kind of a dream ! :(
nice to meet you!
kisses
Talita

carlita2011
carlita2011
Feb 17, 2008 11:02 pm

Hey!

Hey Victoria! I'm also a latin american fan! I'm from Peru! It's so cool that you are playing Elphaba... congrats!! I really don't think the cd is gonna be sold in stores in our countries (as Idina isn't so popular here) but you can buy the cd through the internet! And, I guess you could try asking her for advice by this web's feature: "Write to Idina"... I'm glad to find another latin american here! :)

BTW, I've never heard the spanish version, I guess it would be insteresting!

Carlita

louhutchi1
louhutchi1
Feb 16, 2008 03:02 pm

Idina Day!

I live in the UK and it took about 2 weeks after the CD was shipped to reach my house....
but you know it didnt matter...
because idina day could carry on for longer!
ever since the 29th Jan until me and my twin got our albums we went around wishing everyone a happy idina day!!!
:D
it was great fun!
i think the albumn is soooo great
and i cant wait for the 13th MAY
we already have our tickets....
GO IDINA
I LOVE IDINA!
xoxoxox

theartichokeissteamed
theartichokeiss...
Feb 13, 2008 07:02 am

ok seriously!

i want to shoot myself for living near LA. if i lived in NY i would have already met idina so many times but of course i live literally on the other side of the planet!(ok maybe not the planet)

*Hey mister, shes my sister.*

mike1976
mike1976
Feb 13, 2008 06:02 am

Amsterdam rocks!

Hey Idina,
how are you?
How about coming out to Holland, visiting Amsterdam. That would be cool!! I'd love to see you perform live, your voice is awesome!!

Camille
Camille
Feb 12, 2008 08:02 pm

(No subject)

come to belgiummm!

Vixvoodoowench
Vixvoodoowench
Feb 11, 2008 11:02 pm

WARNING TO NON US FANS

Just thought I would warn all of you non-US fans not to buy ANYTHING from the official merchandise page. on 8th Jan 2008 I ordered my fan edition bundle of the I Stand album. This cost me $39.98 (£20.52) which I was under the impression I would have by the release date of 29th Jan 2008. But no whilst you US people had the album on time I STILL have not recieved it. And NOW what is even more horrific which has been brushed off by the warnerbro's site is the fact I have been charged £11.40 ($22.21) for customs charges which I was under the impresson was covered by the $10 shipping and handling charges. OVER ALL this album has cost me a WHOPPING $62.20 (£31.92) FOR A CD which I could have bought on amazon for under £10 including postage and packaging. SO WATCH OUT DONT BE CONNED.

xx Vix xx

idina_menzel
idina_menzel
Feb 12, 2008 11:02 am

?

Thats strange beacause I got mine 3 days after the release date, with no custom charges. Im not sure why but some people are getting custom charges and some arent?

*I stand for the power to change*

sarah
sarah
Feb 11, 2008 11:02 pm

International Orders

The reason why you did not receive your pre-order yesterday was because you are an international customer. As stated on Idina's website in numerous postings, "*In order to receive the item on the release date, you will need to place your order by January 18th, for US orders. International orders are being accepted, however be advised that shipments may take 20- 30 days due to customs procedures." I apologize for any confusion or inconvenience this may have caused you.

As for the extra shipping charges, feel free to email me at idinateam@gmail.com and I will look up your order research any additional charges for you. I will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding your order and any other further purchases you make.

Vixvoodoowench
Vixvoodoowench
Feb 12, 2008 07:02 pm

Hi thanks for achnowledging

Hi thanks for achnowledging this. I've sent you an email. I'm just so frustrated and upset to be honest. People are always on about downloading being so bad but when you do try and support an artist stuff like this happens, ya know.

xx Vix xx

Camille
Camille
Feb 11, 2008 10:02 pm

www.myspace.com/mariekecamiek

www.myspace.com/mariekecamiekehondt

I might ask a lot right no
but is there any chance you come to belgium?
! I'm desperate!!
oh oh oh! today I recieved your cd,it was all wraped up in a box from the US!
for a girl like me that makes me feel very important hahahahaha
but once again... pleace come to belgium! you can sleep in my house! hahahahaha

jonno
jonno
Feb 11, 2008 07:02 pm

<3

You must must MUST come to England! I never got to see you in Wicked :( so i MUST see you!!!!!
PLEASE
:D

Jon :D x

it's just for the first time i feel...WICKED <3

Vixvoodoowench
Vixvoodoowench
Feb 13, 2008 10:02 pm

Idina in UK

Idina is coming to London in Chess on 12th and 13th May - Royal Albert Hall.
xx Vix xx

Rachael
Rachael
Feb 11, 2008 07:02 pm

England

South of England! Although I could probably travel to London to see you...Coz I can't see you in Chess - I'm camping :(

It would make my year if I could see you =]

xxx

bridgegurl07
bridgegurl07
Feb 10, 2008 10:02 pm

awww thats sweet glad to

awww thats sweet glad to know were not forgotten about that totally made my day which so far has completely sucked can always rely on idina to cheer me up

btw to any uk fans were has everyone got there cd from?

elphabaforlife
elphabaforlife
Feb 12, 2008 12:02 pm

Cd

Hey! im from the uk and i got my cd off the internet... i ordered the pre order off the site when the offer first came up! but i think i know what you mean... none of the shops have them in yet! hopefully they will do eventually!! and im going to buy one straight away... yes... it would be my second cd! haha! but i need to buy one in a shop... and walk to the counter all proud that i have it... fantastic!!! hehe! xox

DANCE as though no one is watching
LOVE like it will never hurt
SING as though no one is listening
LIVE like there's only today

Broadwaybaby04
Broadwaybaby04
Feb 10, 2008 10:02 pm

:)

PLease Idina come to New HAmpshire i know it's not outside the US but no one ever comes here soooooo please do!

Broadwaybaby04
Broadwaybaby04
Feb 10, 2008 10:02 pm

:)

PLease Idina come to New HAmpshire i know it's not outside the US but no one ever comes here soooooo please do!

bucky_369
bucky_369
Feb 10, 2008 07:02 pm

USMC

I was able to pick a copy up at the PX here in Kuwait this morning. Been listening to it all day.

Semper Fi

lil_gilly_bean
lil_gilly_bean
Feb 10, 2008 07:02 pm

Aww

this message makes me happy, im from australia too and was getting pretty impatient waiting for my cd to come...but it did a few days ago yay! and it was definately worth the wait!!!

come back to australia idina, we love you here! :)

xXx-charlotte-xXx
xXx-charlotte-xXx
Feb 10, 2008 04:02 pm

:)

Heya!!! i tink this is great!!! i reli wanted to see chess but i dnt hav enough savings lol so maybe next time!!! if any1 wantd to chat leave me a comment. to idina much love and sucess 4 the future x.x.x.x.x. Charlotte .x.x.x.x.x

Gemma
Gemma
Feb 10, 2008 03:02 pm

:)

This makes me VERY happy...hopefully some amazing things to look forward for us in London. Happy me!

Helen
Helen
Feb 10, 2008 02:02 pm

How about Taiwan?

OMG! That's awsome!
Please...please...please....Idina......
Please come to Taiwan.
You have no idea there are lots of fans in Taiwan are waiting for you to come to Taiwan. And we are really excited about it.
Well, you may not come to Taiwan.But we can wish,we can hope,we can dream, and we can check the site everyday,everytime,every single moment when we think of it.
Although I'm in Taiwan. But as Idina's Biggest fan in Taiwan, I still orded the CD. I asked my aunt (She lives in NY) to orded the CD for me, and I asked her to send it to me. So, I'm waiting the CD arrive, and I believe it worth me to wait.

broadwayangel1
broadwayangel1
Feb 10, 2008 02:02 pm

Tour

Is Idina going to go on tour? because I live in Erie Pa and going to Syosset or NYC is about 7-10 ours each. I have been to NYC but it was a planned out trip and I can't go somewhere so far away! I wish i could though!
☺Rachel☺

♦I stand for the power to change I live for the perfect day♦

I LOVE IDINA MENZEL
I LOVE IDINA MENZEL
Feb 10, 2008 10:02 am

YEY

that is so good to hear!!

its a bit of a pain that my idina cd ect hasnt arrived yet as i was so excited!

cant wait till idina comes to london!!!

idina is an inspiration

softballchick617
softballchick617
Feb 09, 2008 10:02 pm

Idina will you please..............

Idina, will you just adopt all of us Fanzels? You rock my world!

*Forever came and went. Forever stumbled through*

iloveidina
iloveidina
Feb 10, 2008 01:02 am

yeah!

i agree pleeeeeeease idina

we all love u!!!!!!! =D

xnatsx
xnatsx
Feb 09, 2008 10:02 pm

It's annoying....

Yeah i ordered my special edition like 2-3 weeks before it was released and i only got it yesterday...im in scotland...Its irritating!

xox

Elphaba_in_disguise
Elphaba_in_disguise
Feb 10, 2008 07:02 am

Australia

I haven't gotten my CD yet and I ordered on the 4th of Jan...grrrr

GottaLoveIdina
GottaLoveIdina
Feb 09, 2008 08:02 pm

ILYx

Idina never fails to make me smile...

I am blowing all of my savings on Chess and I Stand!

I am sooo excited! x

fiza
fiza
Feb 09, 2008 05:02 pm

Canada

the shipping and the music and fun stuff hasnt really been a problem for us canadians since toronto is so close to new york! Having said that, there are many many idina fans here that would love for you to consider Toronto as a stop in any future tour!

xo Fiza
<3 Idina

Jesse91
Jesse91
Feb 09, 2008 03:02 pm

Thank you.

Ordered the CD three weeks ago, haven't gotten it yet. :/
Damn Sweden.

I hate that I won't be able to come in May to see Chess, since I'm going to London beginning/mid - July... Frustrating. Come again? :)

Jessica

Sparkling
Sparkling
Feb 09, 2008 03:02 pm

THANK YOU!! THANK YOU SO

THANK YOU!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! DON'T FORGET ABOUT US, THE SPANISH PEOPLE!! WE'RE NOT A LOT BUT WE LOVE YOU!!

Peragme
Peragme
Feb 09, 2008 10:02 am

Thank you ^^

It's such a sweet letter, thank you very much Idina you just made my day (again)!.. I really don't mind, though, waiting for stuff longer, I can be patient... But I really would like you to come visit the Netherlands once, because seeing you live would be just so awesome! And that's something the lucky US people have, that we friends across the pond and beyond cannot just wait for to come... :)
But we can hope... ^^

xx

idina_menzel
idina_menzel
Feb 09, 2008 09:02 am

soooooooo excited!

I am mega excited! some of my favourite theatre performers will be in Chess! Idina - of course, Kerry Ellis and Adam Pascal! ahhhhhhhhhhh I cant wait, i honestly thought I'd never get to see Idina live ever again!
Isn't it cute that idina and Adam will see eachother again and Idina and Kerry will see eachother again!

Idina as Florence!
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MEGA EXCITED!

Measure your life in Idina Love!

*I stand for the power to change*

defygravity3987
defygravity3987
Feb 09, 2008 06:02 am

SO NICE!

My friend and I were killing time before seeing Wicked in LA on Tuesday, and so we were just walking around Hollywood Boulevard and at the open-air shopping center next to Grauman's Chinese Theatre, we actually walked right past Idina! We were able to catch up to her, compliment her on the fantastic new CD, and get a picture with her... she is SO NICE! It pretty much made my life. :-)

Amanda85
Amanda85
Feb 09, 2008 05:02 am

yay, this is so nice. i was

yay, this is so nice. i was so annoyed that the CD was only on American Itunes...this website is such a tease ;) And the CD isnt anywhere in stores! I had to order it, going to be 6 weeks. so excited, but dunno how ill wait that long!
If Idina ever does concerts in aussie, i would hope NZ would get a stop too....cos there are sooo many fans down here, shed have sell out for sure!!!

wickedmenzel
wickedmenzel
Feb 09, 2008 03:02 am

awww - i love idina she is

awww - i love idina she is sooo sweet - she really cares about her fans:) and thtz part of y we luv her so much :)

Br0k3nAnG3L
Br0k3nAnG3L
Feb 09, 2008 03:02 am

total sweetness

Even though I live in the states, I think her letter to her friends/fans abroad is so sweet! Maybe she will come to southern Mississippi. I really hope that she tours this summer and tours somewhere close enough that I can see her LIVE!!! She's just awesome!!! And she's "Hero to save me". ^_^

shelbymenzel
shelbymenzel
Feb 09, 2008 02:02 am

awe

Idina is so thoughtful.
I hope that this works out for you Europeaners and Others...

Number One Idina Fan of all,
Shelby

alynn234
alynn234
Feb 09, 2008 01:02 am

AWW

I think that is so awesome that she took the time to do that! Adds to your AWESOMNESS! =D
xoxo
~.:Audrey:.~

terraschneider
terraschneider
Feb 09, 2008 12:02 am

yay!!!!!!!!!

oh, this is so sweet! haha even though i live in upper michigan...
i want to see her on tour SOO BADLY!!!!!!!!
just sent a letter the other day to her! hope she gets it!

oh, my gosh. i'm so glad that they changed the homepage so that "brave" didn't start playing automatically. i love the song dearly, but those first few chords were getting a little annoying after hearing JUST THEM for the first ten seconds that i went on here EVERY TIME i went on here. i'm not on the main page very long, so that's just a lot nicer.
haha little tangent.

♥ better to have dreamed than never taken the fall

Elphaba_in_disguise
Elphaba_in_disguise
Feb 10, 2008 07:02 am

Wagga Wagga!!!!!

Oh Idina you are so inspirational and if you ever came to Australia, come to Wagga Wagga! Its a great town!!! And if the this is about the tote bag and CD, I ordered mine on the 4th of January and it was shipped on the 25th of Jan and I still haven't gotten it yet....anyway even if I wait forever...It'll be worth it just to hear your songs Idina!!!!