Idina Menzel

Idina Kim Menzel ( ; ; born May 30, 1971) is an American actress and singer. Particularly known for her work in musicals on Broadway, she has been nicknamed the "Queen of Broadway" for her commanding stage presence, powerful mezzo-soprano voice, and reputation as one of the most influential stage actors of her generation. Having achieved mainstream success across stage, screen, and music, her accolades include a Tony Award and a Daytime Emmy Award.

Menzel rose to prominence as a stage actress in 1996, making her Broadway debut as performance artist Maureen Johnson in the rock musical ''Rent'', which earned her a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. In 2003, she originated the role of Elphaba in the musical ''Wicked'' on Broadway, for which she won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. After leaving the show in 2005, she reprised the role in the musical's original West End production in 2006, becoming the highest-paid actress in West End theatre history. In 2014, Menzel returned to Broadway in the musical ''If/Then'', for which she received a third Tony Award nomination.

Menzel began transitioning into film and television in the early 2000s. After reprising her ''Rent'' role in the musical's 2005 film adaptation, she had a supporting role in Disney's musical fantasy film ''Enchanted'' (2007). She played recurring character Shelby Corcoran on the musical television series ''Glee'' from 2010 to 2013. Since 2013, Menzel has voiced Elsa in Disney's ''Frozen'' franchise; "Let It Go", a song she recorded for the first film, peaked at number five on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Menzel has since played supporting roles in the films ''Uncut Gems'' (2019), ''Cinderella'' (2021), and ''You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah'' (2023).

As a recording artist and songwriter, Menzel has released seven studio albums, including ''I Stand'' (2008) and ''Holiday Wishes'' (2014)'';'' the latter peaked at number six on the ''Billboard'' 200, becoming her highest-charting studio album to-date. Provided by Wikipedia