A popular Broadway and film actress, singer and songwriter.

Idina is best known for originating the roles of Maureen in Rent and Elphaba in Wicked. She has also appeared in Aida and Amneris and in 'The Wild Party' as Kate. Most recently, she can be found in the Public Theater's production of 'See What I Wanna See'.

Idina has released two CDs, 'Still I Can't Be Still' (1998) and 'Here' (2004). She has a song on the soundtrack for the popular television show 'Desperate Housewives' and also sings on the Ray Charles album 'Genius and Friends'. Recently, she signed a record deal with Warner Bros., and will begin recording after her run in 'See What I Wanna See'.

Idina has also appeared in various movies, including 'Summer of Sam' and 'Kissing Jessica Stein', and had a cameo in the film 'Camp'. She reprised her role of Maureen in the movie version of Rent and will also have a role in the film 'Ask the Dust', which is due to be released late 2005.

Idina is married to actor Taye Diggs.

You can sing okay, but you're definately no Idina Menzel.

Idina Menzel by burning.beat October 16, 2005

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Idina Menzel

Actor. Most famous for originating the role of elphaba in the broadway musical "wicked", for which she won a tony. also known for her role as maureen in the original cast of "rent"

idina menzel is the coolest person ever

Idina Menzel by wicked fanatic February 9, 2005

idina menzel

Broadway star. Occasionally green, always awesome. Has an EXTREMELY devoted/insane/obsessed fan base. Sings better than you. Or you. Yeah, or you.

Oh my frickin' GOD, Idina Menzel just posted on her blog! I have to go comment in hopes that she might possibly read it and email me back and then my life would be complete! OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD! *breaks out into a terrible rendition of "Defying Gravity" and faints*

idina menzel by Meredita June 6, 2005

idina menzel

A very well known, and loved, broadway, film, and music superstar.

Originated the roles of Elphaba in Wicked, and Maureen in Rent. Featured roles in Aida, Lippa's The Wild Party, and See What I Wanna See. Most recently reprised her role as Elphaba in London as an original cast member once again.

Won the 2004 Best Actress Tony Award for her portrayal as Elphaba in Wicked, succeeding her co-star Kristin Chenoweth, and others including Donna Murphy and Tonya Pinkins.

Has a new album expected in early 2008, still untitled, through Warner Brother's Records, including the songs, "Brave", "Gorgeous", and "I Stand".

Has starred in movies such as Rent (2005), Ask The Dust (2006), and the upcoming Enchanted (2007), along with others including two independent films (The Tollbooth, Water).

Has managed to acquire a very large fanbase that ranges from Rent fans known commonly as "RentHeads", to fans of her music and the films she's starred in, and to the many fans of Broadway's biggest hit musical, Wicked.

Lives in New York City/LA with her husband Taye Diggs (Day Break, Private Practice), and her pets.

1. Idina Menzel is the most amazing singer and actress ever!
2. Oh my god I can't wait to go see Idina Menzel defy gravity in WICKED!
3. Let's go see Enchanted; 'Dr. Mcdreamy' Patrick Dempsy and Idina Menzel star in it!

idina menzel by Idina's Number 1 Fan October 25, 2007

idina menzel

Idina Menzel. Broadway Power-House who originated the role of Maureen in the hit Broadway musical RENT and Most recently left the cast of Wicked after 3 years of playing Elphaba (also known as the wicked witch).Married to Taye Diggs.

Idina Menzel Is The Broadways Princess!

idina menzel by Ryan April 8, 2005

menzerish

To have a yard full of junk, or the apperance of a yard containg multiple cars that don't run and are not ever going to again.

Its starting to look a little to menzerish around here, you should haul that stuff off.

menzerish by Hot Rod October 22, 2004

You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.

Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."

You met me at a very Chinese time in my life by Sus Chad September 21, 2026

Word of the Day on September 25, 2026

crunchy

Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.

Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.

Modified derivative of granola.

"I need more crunchy guys in my life. I'm so tired of dating preppy metrosexual assholes."

"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"

crunchy by EBC July 11, 2007

Word of the Day on September 24, 2026

Galantir

A group of people, typically women, searching through someone’s digital footprint in order to find more information about that person.

Susie wasn’t sure if her new Hinge match was a creep, so she assembled Galantir and they found out he used to post slurs on gaming forums.

Galantir by Ge-sus September 22, 2026

Word of the Day on September 23, 2026

murderhobo

In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.

The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.

DM: The sad little orphan girl tugs at Steve's trenchcoat to get his attention, and ask for help saving her pet dog from...
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.

murderhobo by Loup&S September 9, 2021

Word of the Day on September 22, 2026

Whale

In sales terms, a whale is a prospect that is significantly larger than an organization’s average customer.

Whales are large and extremely difficult to close. Due to their immense size, they are highly sought-after.

A whale is typically identified at first by a whale hunter on the sales team, but often requires cross-discipline participation in order to close; this includes assistance from operations, engineering, creative, client success, and business development teams.

"Shit...the sales director chewed me out on the sales call this morning. He's totally pissed that I have nothing in my pipeline. I've been focused on this one whale for so long that I haven't had time to prospect for normal-sized deals."

Whale by FQ_GFY February 3, 2020

Word of the Day on September 21, 2026

Concrete cowboy

A guy who thinks he's a country kinda guy, but in reality lives a comfortable city / suburban life.

Eugene: Look at that dude in the cowboy hat!
Todd: He's just a concrete cowboy.

Concrete cowboy by EugeneJohnson42000 March 16, 2024

Word of the Day on September 20, 2026