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Emotional Power of “Redwood’ Grows at the La Jolla Playhouse

By David Dixon | March 3, 2024 |

Idina Menzel (photos courtesy of Rich Soublet II).

Idina Menzel has such a distinct and powerful voice that it can be easy to forget that she is also an accomplished actor. Her acting, singing, and even climbing chops are on full display in the La Jolla Playhouse’s moving world premiere of the musical, Redwood.

Protecting the ‘Queen of the Night’

By David Dixon | June 16, 2017 |

Musicals are inspired from a variety of sources including literature, historical events and movies. Yet, The Bodyguard isn’t a predictable choice for a screen-to-stage adaptation.