Idina Menzel Shares Her Excitement for Cynthia Erivo in 'Wicked' Movie | THR Video - video Dailymotion

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Idina Menzel teases her upcoming return to Broadway at the 2024 Tony Awards. Plus, she shares her excitement for Cynthia Erivo in 'Wicked,' "she understands everything the green girl is about."

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00:00It's such a big night for Broadway, and you're also making your big Broadway return. Tell us about it.

00:06I am bringing a show in. It's a brand new musical that I originated and conceived of with my partner,

00:15my creative partner, Tina Landau, the incredible writer-director.

00:19She actually has a mother play this year.

00:23It's called Redwood, and it's very special, I think, and very moving.

00:27And it's about our ability to heal and our resilience and our strength as human beings.

00:37I love that. And you're, of course, a Broadway icon,

00:39so I know everyone's really looking forward to seeing you back on stage.

00:43I know for a lot of other aspiring performers and artists,

00:47what advice would you give them about building a career on stage?

00:51Oh, honestly.

00:53The advice I would usually give is just to not change themselves for anyone

01:02and to know that what makes them different and what makes them unique

01:07is the thing that they will get hired for.

01:09It just needs to be the right character, the right story.

01:12So just be patient and keep working hard.

01:14I know, finally, Wicked, the movie, is coming out this year.

01:19Have you had a chance to speak to Cynthia at all about the production

01:23and how have those conversations gone?

01:26Oh, yeah, of course.

01:27No, she's been wonderful.

01:29And I haven't given her any advice because she doesn't need any advice.

01:32I think she's so incredibly talented.

01:35I'm just really proud of it.

01:37I'm proud that it's going to reach an even wider audience.

01:41I know it's in wonderful hands with her.

01:43She understands the character and everything The Green Girl is about.

01:47And I'm just excited to see it.

01:50Very quickly, what is your favorite show on or off-Broadway right now this season?

01:55Would you say?

01:56I wouldn't say my favorite because I have friends in so many different ones.

01:59And honestly, I like so many of them.

02:01You can't pick a favorite.

02:03So everyone just has to see all of them.

02:04Yes, exactly.

02:05There's a lot.

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