Idina Menzel

09/25/21 • 11 min

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WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Idina Menzel, who performs in the TV special "Broadway's Back!" after the Tony Awards on Sunday night. They spoke in 2017 when she came to MGM National Harbor, discussing her originating the role of Maureen in “Rent,” originating the role of Elphaba in “Wicked,” and singing “Let it Go” as the voice of Elsa in Disney’s “Frozen.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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