Idina Menzel in Conversation with Glen Ballard

Long Island native Idina Menzel—Best Actress Tony Award-winner for her role as Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, in the award-winning musical Wicked and original Broadway cast member of Rent—has just been scheduled to appear at New Yorks 92nd Street Y on Feb 26!

She’ll be joined on stage by her legendary Grammy winning producer Glen Ballard to talk about her career as actress/singer/songwriter. Fans won’t want to miss this.

AND she will be signing CDs afterwards!

Tue, Feb 26, 2008, 8:00pm
Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street
Kaufmann Concert Hall
$26.00

Tickets can be purchaced here.

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iluv_idina
iluv_idina
Mar 15, 2008 02:03 am

Man I so wish={

I soooooooo wish I could go see Idina. But as usual I am too far away from any of the places she will be preforming at. Pleaaassssssssssssseeeeeeeeeee Idina come to the south near alabama or georgia,louisiana. I reallly need to se you!=[

idina you are 2 awesome
Luv Mya

ElphieAtHeart20
ElphieAtHeart20
Mar 14, 2008 07:03 pm

Youtube?

So far there is only one thing on Youtube from this. I wish I could have gone, but unfortunately I live in Wisconsin (yes I know, BORING) I'm wondering if maybe people weren't allowed to film any of it or if people were too engrossed in what they had to say :)

Britany
*Beautifully Tragic*

MiNixMENZELLA71
MiNixMENZELLA71
Mar 15, 2008 01:03 am

youtube

What is the link to see the video on Youtube? Idc if it is only one thing, I would still like to see it. PLEASE?!

*It's my turn to be BRAVE*

ElphieAtHeart20
ElphieAtHeart20
Mar 15, 2008 01:03 am

Youtube

Here you go! I hope this works:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERX2vxmmsa4

Britany
*Beautifully Tragic*

MiNixMENZELLA71
MiNixMENZELLA71
Mar 04, 2008 01:03 am

???

To anyone who went to see Idina on the 26th...
How was it??? What was it like??? What did Idina say???!!!!
I am dying to get some information because I was ALMOST going to go, but then couldn't. =[ It was so sad...

*It's my turn to be BRAVE*

iluv_idina
iluv_idina
Mar 04, 2008 05:03 am

did anyone

didi anyone get an autograph from idina on the 26th or see her in person? Was it fun fun?please reply if u have the answers to this question!!!i am so mad that i couldn't go=(

I might still cry, I might still bleed

defygravity9993
defygravity9993
Mar 04, 2008 01:03 am

how was chess?

how was chess?

idina_menzel
idina_menzel
Mar 04, 2008 10:03 am

chess

chess is on in may!

*I stand for the power to change*

softballchick617
softballchick617
Feb 26, 2008 10:02 pm

Of Course.....

You know, for someone with many of their fans being younger, you would think that at least one event that Idina had wouldn't be on and during a school day! Of course, the one week that I had a school vacation was the one week that was "Idina-free". Idina, I love you so much, good luck and please come on tour to Connecticut!!!!!!!

IStandIdinaFan
IStandIdinaFan
Mar 09, 2008 06:03 pm

I am going to her concert in

I am going to her concert in Connecticut!!!!!!!!!!!!!

crazyforwicked91
crazyforwicked91
Feb 26, 2008 09:02 pm

OMG

last minute i found out that i am going there tonight for a book reading my mom's cousin is doing!!!
~Miriam~

I STAND for the power to change, i live for a better day!!!

lilxxidinaxx
lilxxidinaxx
Feb 26, 2008 12:02 am

OMG!!!

MY MOM FINALLY GAVE IN AND LET ,ME GO TOMORROW!!! ILL NEED MY INHALER CAUSE I'LL PROBABLY GET AN ASTHMA ATTACK WHEN I SEE IDINA FROM LIKE 50 FEET AWAY!!! I JUST CHANGED MY BRACES TO AIDA COLORS JUST FOR THE EVENT!!!

♥Most crazy Ideener, Lily♥ (^.^)

Chenzel3
Chenzel3
Feb 26, 2008 01:02 am

hope u have fun

Hope u have lots of fun. Oh and make sure u take your inhaler. We don't need u having anything happen to u on such a special day.

Mykah~***

beautifullytragic494
beautifullytragic494
Feb 26, 2008 12:02 am

Wish I could be there!

Hey Idina!
I hope everything goes well with the concert tomorrow! I wish I could be there, but I live in California so there is no way I would be able to fly out tomorrow to see you :( But I hope you have an awesome time, and I hope everyone who's going has a fun time too! You guys are very lucky to see/meet this amazing person!

Peace, Love, WICKED!
Camille

*I'm the other daughter, Elphaba. I'm beautifully tragic...*

Chenzel3
Chenzel3
Feb 26, 2008 01:02 am

Have a great concert

Hay Idina,
I hope your concert tommorrow goes well. I really wish I could be there to see you in person but I can't. It would take me al day to get there which would be worth it but I can't. Of course it's a school week so I won't be able to. To everyone that's going have fun and tell Idina I luv her for me..=)

Luv always ~Mykah

shippingrus
shippingrus
Feb 25, 2008 11:02 pm

I just heard the whole CD...

They were lost at my address at the UPS store. I have to say I love both "My Own Worst Enemy" and " Perfume and Promises". They are beautiful and were a very pleasant surprise for me. Thanks Idina.

kara__kats
kara__kats
Feb 25, 2008 11:02 pm

Why oh why do I live in Los

Why oh why do I live in Los Angeles?

ammg1971
ammg1971
Feb 25, 2008 10:02 pm

Free Ticket

I have an extra ticket available if someone is interested in going (free; I don't want to waste it.). I bought two in case I needed to drag my son with me, but my husband will be home from work in time for me to leave. E-mail me at ammg1971 AT gmail DOT com if you want the ticket (replace "AT" with "@" and "DOT" with "." - I'm trying to avoid the spambots).

--Allison

Chenzel3
Chenzel3
Feb 24, 2008 12:02 am

Georgia has feelin's 2

Can u possibly Idina come to Georgia. Because I am really gonna a cry if I can't see u at all.=(

I might still cry, I might still blleed***

luv u ~Mykah~**

defying_xo_gravity
defying_xo_gravity
Feb 18, 2008 11:02 pm

Eh...

Though I live in New Jersey...it's still impossible for me to see her. It stinks like a skunck in the summer...whatever that is!

Linda93
Linda93
Feb 18, 2008 10:02 pm

This stinks!!!!

Most of you probably live closer than me! I live in Canada, there is no possible way for me to see her anywhere. This totally stinks!!!!!

Stevie Jo
Stevie Jo
Feb 18, 2008 11:02 pm

Canada huh?

Wow... Yeah, I live in Ohio... I thought I had it bad! lol...

Stevie Jo

Elphaba_in_disguise
Elphaba_in_disguise
Feb 28, 2008 08:02 pm

What about me?

-What about me? I live in Australia!!! lol.....I wish I could see you Idina I have to at least once in my life!!!!!!!

catloveswicked
catloveswicked
Feb 18, 2008 12:02 am

Cleveland?

Idina, could you possible come to Cleveland sometime generally soon??

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

D.C

Hey Idina,
Can you come to Washington D.C soon?
Nothing really happens here. (Not that I think historic things aren't important, but D.C isn't NYC.)

Wicked.Menzel.fan
Wicked.Menzel.fan
Feb 17, 2008 08:02 pm

School

I have school on tuesday the 26... (weird... that's exactly a month from when I go to see Wicked. It was a christmas gift from my aunt, who normally takes us to NYC anyways. I wish I could see the orignal cast)

(By the way, my friend is going to play the artful dodger, in our community theatre(MVCCT)! They changed dodger to a girl so shes "Jane Dawkins" instead of "Jack Dawkins" The shows times are on the mvcct site. I am so excited for her!)

Elphie_Girl_33
Elphie_Girl_33
Feb 19, 2008 06:02 pm

school day

hey idina! could you possibly do something on a weekend? weeknights aren't great because of school and all... i'm sure others agree with me :P
~Elphie Girl~

Chersdream
Chersdream
Feb 17, 2008 08:02 am

Utah needs some love!

I would love for Idina to come out to Utah, or at least a state relatively close. I would love to fly out to see her in NY but with planning a wedding my time and money are a little short.

futureidina
futureidina
Feb 17, 2008 01:02 am

If you love Idina, and you

If you love Idina, and you have a myspace, become a fanzel at myspace.com/fanzel.
Peace and Love.
-Audrey-

lolomarie
lolomarie
Feb 15, 2008 04:02 am

FINALLY!!!

okay so i was on my way home from school and i was asking my mom about my idina menzel cd when she gets a call from my cousin that she has the cd and that it just came in!! so i'm screaming in the car with my mom on the phone and shes yelling at me to stop, but i got the cd finally!! so happy its been playing nonstop in my house!!! so thats my story
thanks for reading!!
lauren
P.S. THE CD IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

broadwaystorm94
broadwaystorm94
Feb 14, 2008 09:02 pm

Excited!!

I am sooo excited, i bought tickets the second i fond out about it. I live right near the 92nd street Y so it should be pretty cool. I also got awesome seats, like orchestra row E.

*Better to have loved than never loved at all*

shippingrus
shippingrus
Feb 14, 2008 06:02 pm

I feel for you guys in the midwest and outwest.

I am really looking forward to this event. I purchased three CDs and I would love to get them all signed before I give 2 away to friends. I love that Idina appeals to a niche audience and is not hounded by the public or the paparazzi. I think that Idina has the best of both worlds: recognition for her craft and personal privacy.

dramagurl10
dramagurl10
Feb 14, 2008 06:02 am

THANKS FOR CONSTANTLY INSPIRING ME

I just wanted to share this story with you, because it's a pretty important thing for me, and your music always finds a way to have a huge affect on me! :) From "Heart on My Sleeve" to "Penny" to "Brave," I am able to relate to every one of your songs.

I fell in love for the first time (corny, sorry!) these past few months, and so I've been thinking long and hard what I would write in a Valentine's Day card to this person. What I came up with was all the lyrics to, "Where Do I Begin." And that's my card to him! I just thought I'd have to post that here. Haha.

Thanks for you continuing inspiration, Idina!!
Can't wait to see you perform sometime in NYC!

Love always,
Courtney

frekledfox
frekledfox
Feb 14, 2008 03:02 am

Come On

Idina, can you please get to LA soon. NYC has gotten enough quality time with you lately. I'm just a bitter Fanzel who wants a bit of time with the great Idina. Pleeeeease! Heed my call.

iloveidina
iloveidina
Feb 14, 2008 04:02 am

Ya Ya Yah!

us LA IDINA fans are becomin desperate now
and we all love ya too! =D

Chenzel3
Chenzel3
Feb 26, 2008 01:02 am

GA luv's u too

Okay Idina come from NYC please and come to Georgis or anywhere around here. We all love u and u give nyc to much luv. Let it spread. I am begging u.

I might still cry , I might still bleed

~Mykah~

MusicLover
MusicLover
Feb 13, 2008 11:02 pm

I really want to go!!!!!

Why do I have to live so far away???? I can't skip classes, otherwise I would take a trip, just so I could go to some of these events.. :)

softballchick617
softballchick617
Feb 13, 2008 10:02 pm

OMG.....a song that Idina should sing

Ok, Idina, if you read this, you should totally just video tape yourself singing the song Beautiful Disaster by Kelly Clarkson and post it on yuor web site. Actually, I think that you would do a better job than she did! Maybe we Fanzels should ask you to video tape yourslef singing songs, you would probably be better than whoever the original artist is, since I mean, WHO can compare to you?????
*Forver had us fooled. We fell for it again*

Chenzel03
Chenzel03
Feb 14, 2008 03:02 am

I agree

She would be amazing at that song!

TheGinaLeDonne
TheGinaLeDonne
Feb 13, 2008 08:02 pm

bought my ticket a few hrs

bought my ticket a few hrs ago!
:)

Elena
Elena
Feb 13, 2008 04:02 am

say la vie

i can't go but oh well. they'll always be a next time. weekedns are better idina! haha i'm just kidding. =)

TheGinaLeDonne
TheGinaLeDonne
Feb 16, 2008 03:02 am

you mean "c'est la vie".

you mean "c'est la vie".

houstonflute84
houstonflute84
Feb 13, 2008 04:02 am

Groan...

Oh if only I lived in New York...and didn't have a band concert that same night.

browneyedone
browneyedone
Feb 13, 2008 02:02 am

I'm going!

I just bought tickets for this event! I'm dragging my mom along, since apparently even at 22 I am not allowed to go on a train into the city alone. Oh well, just one more step closer to converting my mom into a Idina fan! Can't wait!

ps. does anyone know if she'll be singing at all? i hope so.

terraschneider
terraschneider
Feb 13, 2008 01:02 am

AHHH!!!!!!!!

honestly. i can't handle living this far away from NYC ANY MORE. this is so amazing and i have to miss it!!!!!!!!!!
♥ better to have dreamed than never taken the fall

13percentwicked
13percentwicked
Feb 18, 2008 02:02 am

I know!

I know! I feel the exact same way! AHHHHHHHH! Why? WHY must I live so far away!

~13percentwicked! Idina is my hero & idol! I <3 Idina!

carlita2011
carlita2011
Feb 13, 2008 02:02 am

yeah!

Me neither! I wish I lived there! Well, I'm excited for all the fanzels that will get to go! :D

Carlita

sarahbrittbryx33
sarahbrittbryx33
Feb 12, 2008 11:02 pm

whyy?

whyy is everything in NY..i mean i know she lives there..butt..its soo hard for me to see her..i live in Pa..not soo farr..but still..

Love Always,
<33 Sarah Nicole

catloveswicked
catloveswicked
Feb 12, 2008 10:02 pm

=[

man i wish i lived in NY!!!!!!!!
its my dream to meet Idina =]
why cant she come to cleveland soonnnn??

=[[

catt xoxo

idina_menzel
idina_menzel
Feb 12, 2008 10:02 pm

aww

That would be sooo great!

*I stand for the power to change*