Heyy Idina! You rock... I wish i could go to one of your concerts but i can't =((

Love Always,
You Number 1 Fan
Melissa R. Cox

I loved the video, Idina! It looks like you're working hard- the movie is going to be fantastic! I admire everything you do..keep it up!
-Chelsea

Oh my gosh Idina I LOVE YOU!! I cant wait to see you on the big screen
love ya,

Mary Kate

Hey Idina,
Love the video entry! Now I really can't wait to see Over The Moon, I know it's going to be awesome. Lovin the Janet Jackson microphone haha. Can't wait for your gigs next month!
Love always,
Cathy

Idina!! You are too funny. Your microphone sort of looks like a gigantic mole. And I'm totally loving the Long Island accent by the way.

P.S. The nation's capital (that's Washington D.C. just incase you didn't know...haha) the nation's capital is a very lovely place! excellent for...i dunno, concerts? i hope you catch my drift!

Sincerely x a million,
Ashton

Mooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

IDINA, I LOVE YOU! haha. Just watching that video made me even 10x more excited to see this movie! I have no doubt in my mind that it will be unbelievable! Keep rockin, and I can't wait to see your concert on the 19th in P-town! Best of luck!

xoxo laur

Wow, thank you so much for this nifty little video clip! I enjoy all the things everyone posts here, It makes me feel good to know that the movie has so many of the origional cast and that it looks so great from what you all have alowed us to see. Thank you so much!

~~EM~~

I'm so excited to hear you perform Over the Moon Idina. You're so beautiful and talented and I'm sure you'll be wonderful in the movie.

MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooOoo!!
omg that was such a cute video blog!!! thanks for the update! cant wait for the movie!! see you in ptown and boston!!!
xoxo Amanda

ah!!! can't wait to watch that scene in the film!!! idina, you are the greatest!!

You are truly an inspiration. It isn’t just the mere fact that you have an amazing and unique sound, it’s the expression of yourself that we hear in your voice and see in the characters that you play. Thank you for reminding me, whenever I put the Rent and Wicked soundtracks in my cd player—not playing simultaneously, of course, although THAT would be interesting—just why it is that I choose to be a dreamer. Thank you for taking on this project and giving those of us on the west coast an opportunity to witness your magic.

Idina you are so amazing...you're my idol. I loved your work in Wicked in the original RENT, plus your CDs are great too.

I can not WAIT until RENT comes out- I'm skippin school =) (Only 114 more days...!) Thanks for updating the blog and I cant wait to read more!

I dont believe its still fun hehe, you seem exhausted. I'm sure we will all love the movie. Love your hair by the way, Idina. God, my girlfriend is going to be so jealous when I tell her I was the first to watch your video. But I have dial up so I am currently waiting to see the rest of it. Piece by little piece. Takes 15 mins to watch a 3 min video.

What's it like working with your husband in these roles? I mean knowing that you both met playing these roles and now that you are married what is that like? (Did that even make sense?)

It was nice to hear from you. Take care.

Idina, you are so awesome! I wish you could see how beautiful you are.

Let me guess, doing that 50 times was sorta like being tied to the hood of a yellow rental truck, packed in fertilizer and fuel oil, pushed over a cliff by a suicidal mickey mouse? Terribly sorry, couldn't resist. Thanks a million for being a part of this movie, and thanks for just spending the time to catch us up.

*shady

wow thanks for updating, i LOVE those videos. (it's acutally 113 days left, which is better because thats sooner), i love you 'over the moon' and back Idina, your gorgoeus and such an amazzzingg actress and singer. Cannot waitttt until November 14th + August 4th when i see you guys perform in Bryant Park-- so excited about that. MoOOo!! :)

Love, a HUGE fan,
Melanie<33

Wow, not recorded. That must be so hard, after a whole ton of takes.
Thanks for updating! :)

emilia

Eeek...exhaustion just sucks, eh? Well, it's all over...or so I'm told. You're going to rock in this movie! May the best of luck be with you!

Thanks for the awesome video blog! I can't wait for this movie!! You're so amazing and funny and cute lol and I'm so excited to see you in Provincetown on August 19th :)

(but PLEASE do a concert in NY soon!)

xoxo Rachel <3

Thanks for taking the time, we appreciate it more than you know.

Glad to see you are having fun on the set!

All the best!

Idina, you're too damn adorable. I just thought you should know that.

Idina:
It's always been obvious that you are one of the most talented actresses to walk the planet earth and also that you're so sweet and generous - still, i had never seen this funny side of you. You are hilarious! You put your best into everything you do and it shows in your work - you are amazing and I cant wait till everyone KNOWS who Idina Menzel is once this movie is out. Any chance of you coming to do a tour in the caribbean? I would love to hear a rendition of "Only Hurts When I Breathe"!! Let me know! Puerto Rico would love to have you!
You're fabulous!!
Love,
Vanessa

Hey Idina,
I loved your video! I can't wait until 11.11.05! It looks like you're working hard. You have truly inspired me to keep it up with my singing and everything I do that is musical (I've always wanted to be on Broadway.)Anyway, back to the video,I think that was the first time I've ever heard your speaking voice, except for snippets on the Rent and Wicked soundtracks. I just um, 'discovered' you in like March. Oh, and ya gotta love the Janet Jackson microphone. MOO! ;)

Sarah =)

P.S. *cries* I can't go to any of your concerts this summer... perhaps somewhere around Des Moines, Iowa, would be a place to perform in the future??? (hint, hint)

Fun! Thanks for the video entry.

Looking forward to your Mass shows. I'm going to both shows in Cambridge on August 27th! My first Idina shows. Woo hoo!

=) Andrea

"And I said 'Not in my backyard, utensils, go back to China!'"

After all these years, still one of the funniest lines in anything I have ever heard.

I love the song, I love the show, and I can't wait for the movie. From what I've seen it's going to be awesome. Idina, I think you're absolutely amazing, and I love Maureen so much. I'm so excited that you guys have all gotten together to shoot this film.

I just found out you're all performing in Bryant Park in August--I'll make sure I'm in the first row, haha. See you there!

Much love,
Johanna, NYC

hey Idina!! It is so great that it is really you singing!! I know you are gonna dominate!!! I am counting down the days!! I can't wait!! I watch and sing along to the trailer 1,000 times a day!!!(Even though that high note that Tracie Thoms hits is a little hard, I try my best!!) Good luck to you all!!
♥ ya
Chelsea
one of your #1 fans

my face now hurts from smiling! haha thanks for posting the video! its really cool to get to see this kind of stuff! I want to make it to one of your concerts on province town , ill be there for your thurs and fri shows, but im seeing the farley brothers on thurs, and leaving fri morn! im rather up set! damn my friend for having to work! in anycase break a leg. i know youll be fabulous, i just wish i could be there to see it for myself! cant wait for the movie!!!
much love and peace!
Ginno " the doll kid"

Idina, you are absolutely the awesomest person ever. (I know I say that to everyone in every post...hehe but hey I've got love for you all!) Thanks for that video blog, I loved it. Man, I wish I coulda seen that rehersal...I wished you luck even tho it's long over by now =D

I can just imagine sitting in a dark movie theater with you on the screen, doing what you do best - belting out that WONDERFUL voice of yours and being the Idina you are!

~Alex

You need a concert in Brooklyn!

Ah, yes, I suppose it's one thing to have to perform 'Over the Moon' every night, but it's a completely different experience to have to perform it continuously for, like, three days straight. It’s like cramming two months worth of performances into a tiny three day window. Woah. You have every right to be as exhausted as you appear to be. But it looks like your spirits are high and you looked absolutely adorable throughout this entire video. You'll always have all of our love and support.

xox Caitlin

You look adorable, Idina. :-) Thanks for taking the time to make a video entry. Now, you don't HAVE to do Over the Moon so much anymore!

~Lari

Dammit, I friggin LOVE HER.

Hey Idina!

Can't wait to see you in Provincetown! :o) And thanks for the entry. You seemed really tired by the end, but I appreciate all of you guys working so hard to make what is going to be the best movie ever!

I shall be mooing with you in the theater, no day but November 11th!

-Amanda

yay Idina! I finally got to see it! You looked like you guys are having a great time, and can't wait for the movie to come out! Can't wait to see you in August...mooooooooooooooo! <33 Heather

hey idina...
can't wait to see the movie. it looks great. i love the janet jackson mic...it makes me laugh. yay for actual singing!!! i really want to go to one of your concerts but i can't. they're too far away. do you think you could maybe come to hartford sometime soon? love ya! carolyn
p.s. only 113 days left!!

IDINA! YOU ARE THE CUTESET PERSON EVER!!!

Idina,

You rock

Concert Chicago Please!! :)

David

Wow. It's amazing that even with all of the work schedule you still take time to update for the fans. That means a lot. (At least to me anyway)

Keep doing what you're doing, and I wish you all of the best in the future.

-Bec-

You poor thing, stop reading this cooment and go take a nap. *hugs* But it will make Rent great for all of us that you're doing "Over the Moon" live.

Idina,
Are you totally sick of cows now? Yikes! Three DAYS?? Sounds like you need ice cream. Wait, that comes from cows. Nevermind! Muffins. You should have some chocolate chip muffins.

-Sheira

Hi Idina! Ok I just always wanted to say that! I also wanted to ask you a question:
Are you in any upcoming movies/musicals that you can tell us about?

I am very excited to see this film! I like that we can see that even though you're exhausted, you're still having fun! I've been a big fan of yours ever since my friend loaned me her copy of "Wicked". She just let me burn "Rent" and I have to say that "Over the Moon" is one of my favorites! You are simply amazing!

Thank you for taking the time to do that video entry - it was so great and made my day!! AND it was awesome to hear some of that "Lawng Island" accent come outta ya! POWER TO US LONG ISLANDERS!!! WOOHOO

-- Could you PLEASE PLEASE come back to your roots and do a concert over here?!?!? Westbury Music Fair...Tilis Center for the Performing Arts...Nassau Colleseuim...Jones Beach... (to name just a few....hint hint) ;)

Anyway, you're amazing!!! And the anticipation for RENT is KILLING me!!!!

Sending love and luck always,
- Christina

Hey Idina! Thanks for the entry!!! I cant wait to see the cast on the today show & in bryant park in august..should be exciting.

Hey Idina this is my first time commenting and I just wanted to say that I think you truly amazing and I can't wait to see this movie!!

Love it, Idina. You need some sleep though, sweetie (you seemed a little spacey here and there, but who wouldn't be after that much mooing). I'm so excited for the movie. I'm sure it'll be amazing. Thank yous to all of the cast and everyone making this happen.

Hey Idina!
Thank you (and Anthony of course heh) for the great video! I was really surprised that you actually performed OTM live! Wow that's fantastic..and it'll give it a much more realistic improv feel, which I'm sure you guys were going for. Thanks so much once again, and please keep the blogs and videos comin! I love these things!
love and support,
Chelsea

Im so excited to see RENT... 1. because i love RENT and 2. because i adore you Idina! *Moo with me!* I loved you as Elphaba and i cant wait to see you as Maureen! Break a Leg in you future projects!!!!!!

A HUGE FAN

Kayla Jo

Wow that video was great!!!! I wish we could've seen you do Over the Moon but i guess we'll just wait for November 11, it's so far away! That's amazing that you're really singing it I think it's great because you guys performed it live every night for a while anyway! Once again, I love your video!! Thanks so much you have no idea how much we appreciate these entries.

Best of luck with everything
<3 Amanda

I just can't wait till the movie comes out to see the performance of Over the Moon. I'm sure it's going to rock though. Thanks for posting and keeping us all updated and everything. Good luck on everything else too.

Ashley

hi Idina!, your so incredibly talented its crazy how much i cant wait to see you perform 'Over the Moon', One question I had and i'ts kinda for the whole cast is I know that youre doing a special 10th anniversary special on April 24th..but for those of us who can't go because we don't have the money or parents won't pay for us, I wanted to know if you guys could think about doing more then one show for regular price tix like maybe come back for a week or something, I know it would mean a lot to many fans because for instance I was 5 when it first came out and I was only allowed to see it when I was 13 so I never had the opportunity to see you perform. Please think about it, and also try to do a show in Long Island :)LOVE melanie

Thank you so much for posting the video entry. Today is my 16th birthday and this is the best gift !!! I can't wait to see the movie I know it's going to be awesome! good luck in everything you do!

Even though we are incredibly jealous of you, we have to admit you are pretty amazing! We CANNOT WAIT for the movie to come out!! ahhh, so excited. Best of luck! Jeanie and Katie

Hey Idina!!

Thats so cool your singing Over The Moon live! I'll remember that during the movie when you sing and I'll be telling my friend Munerra thats live. I'm so excited I wish Rent would come out sooner. I can't wait till November 11th!! I know your gonna be great!!

Love,
Melissa

Idina,
I just have to tell you how much love and admiration I've had for you for years!! Musical theatre is my life, I live in Monterrey, Mexico, and this will be the second time I'll get to be in an amateur production of RENT (in spanish) and I'll be playing Maureen, who is to me the funniest and most adorable character in the history of musical theatre. You're my idol and I can watch your videos over and over again, I wish I had a tiny bit of your talent and I can't wait for the movie! my friends and I will go some place in the states in november cause it will get to mexico until a few months later. I'm so excited about most of the original cast being in it, but specially YOU!!! good luck and thank you so much for bringing maureen to life...
and just in case you were wondering, in spanish it goes: "No nos queda mas que la LUUUUNA saltar"... ("Only thing to do is jump over the MOOOON"...)

Idina,

Thank you so much for posting this!!!!

It totally ROCKS OUT LOUD!!!!
I'm a tremendous fan of yours because you are so amazingly talented and you are such an inspiration to me!

I can't wait to see you SHINE in RENT!

best of luck and lots of love,
-your most devoted fan- Danielle

Idina-
We finally get to *see* you!! Video blogs rock. Anyway, you are amazing, and so is Over the Moon, so I can't wait to see this movie. Loving the accent, by the way, you should let that escape more often. You were so amazing in Wicked, and all of your original music really inspires me, so I *really* hope to come to one of your concerts soon. ::cough::NYCconcert::cough::
Love and cows,
Mary

Idina!

That was a wicked amazing blog! At first my computer wouldn't let me leave you a comment but now it does, so I'd just like to say THANK YOU for taking the time out of your busy day to post a blog for us! You rock! Thats cool that you're doing Over The Moon live. Before rehearsal today my friends and I listened to that about 7 times. It was fun though. Our show is July 28th, and we're not really supposed to be fooling around during rehearsal, but that was BEFORE rehearsal, so we decided it didn't count.....plus, using the stage was fun.

I really want to go to one of your concerts, two of my friends are going to the one in Provincetown, but I'm not allowed to go because my parents don't feel like driving me. Two more years and I can drive myself!

I heard about the 10th Anniversary of RENT event down in NYC. I'd really love to go, but I'd have to somehow manage to find myself $1500. I think I'll just enter the lotto and hope for the best.

I hope that the movie release stuff goes well for you, I cannot WAIT to see you and Taye and everyone on the big screen! I am so excited!

I would say brake a leg but the last time I said that to someone they actually broke their leg the very next day and I still feel guilty for that one....so good luck!

Idina, you are halarious! I'm SO HAPPY you're doing OTM live, I think that's really cool of you. I'm seeing you in concert August 27th at the Regattabar in Boston and I CAN'T WAIT. You are amazing and I can't wait to see the Rent movie!

Idina,
You are such an inspiration to the theatre world! The movie looks amazing! I'm so glad you're in it! I couldn't think of a better Maureen!
I wish I could see one of your concerts, but I'm too far away! Come near Florida! hehe..
anywho!! KEEP UP THE AMAZING WORK!

Rachi**

IDINA! What can I saw you are simply amazing! I am sure that your performance in the movie is no excetpion! I LOVE YOU! Keep Rockin!

~Sean

Koolio...

It's awesome you're not lip-synching. Wow, making a movie is f***ing harder than it looks just becuz u have to do a scene over and over which sucks...lol. Take care ma.

Dario

Thanks for sharing!

I love your hair like that, by the way.

I hope your summer concerts go amazingly well, even though little things like school and distance are preventing me from going to any!

Can't wait to see how "Over the Moon" turned out (no doubt it's great)!

You are seriously my favorite person ever! Haha. Thanks for keeping us up to date!! You look so pretty in the video!

And since everyone's requesting: PLEASE do a concert in NY!!!! Anywhere, just in New York! I was devastated when I found out they were all in MA and I couldn't go to any.

Thanks and good luck with everything!!

Hello Ms. Menzel!

I loved the Janet Jackson microphone thing...yeah i am so totally depressed i can't go to one of your concerts in Massachusetts it has been bumming me out soo much..and if i were you i would have got very tired of singing Over the moon over and over. You should do a concert in Philly!! Please please please times a zillion think about doing a concert in Philly! I really wan to see you live when you don't have green make up all over your face..unfortunetly i was too young to see you when you origanally did RENT so i am so physced about this movie!

Love Always,
You Number 1 Fan
Melissa R. Cox

Idina! Looking beautiful as ever. I am so excited about this movie! I can't wait to see the finished product and I'm especailly looking forward to the release of the DVD (I know that's still a bit away but still). Well, thanks for the update! Keep them coming! I love these blogs! LOL. All the best, all my love, and all my thanks.
-Crystal

Idina:
There's a lot more where this came from if you go to the dance with me.
Yours truly, Napoleon Dynamite

Idina, you rock. That's all. You rock. I could write so much more, but in short you rock.

Hope all your concerts go good! AND if you feeling gutsy and want to go to somewhere really random, why don't you try North Dakota?

Once again, Idina you Rock!

I'd be amazed if this went noticed amid the 60 + monotonous comments you've received so far, but you're looking wonderful. I hope to attend one of your concerts sometime (though not in the very near future. College kids, you know), Here is one of my favorite cds.

Can't wait to see the movie, especially OTM.

Break a leg.

ps: You should definitely check out The Agony and the Ecstasy movie. Charlton Heston does a great job playing Michelangelo and Rex Harrison (loved as Dr. Dolittle) portrays a respectable Pope Julius II. There's also in intro to Michelangelo's works at the beginning I'm sure you'd appreciate (though it can get boring if you've heard about the subject for the past month, love the art history class!).

Diet Coke...Leap of Faith...Can't wait. I watched Jay Leno the other night and no offense to the touring Elphie but I've heard nothing that compares to you as Elphaba.Even the short PBS clip I got to see was so intense. Maureen is the same I believe and I am thrilled to see it LIVE!!! Over the moon with a leap of faith 11.11. Hey, you are definately winning most popular on this blog!

You'll be doing the song live! That's awesome. Can't wait.

I hope I don't sound too dorky, but you seem like someone I would love to just hang out with. Anyway...good luck with this, and future projects!!

Hey, Idina. I know that 'Over the Moon' can get pretty annoying.. I did it for a school open mic thing, and after rehearsing it even just like 10 times, I totally hated it! LOL- it's still fun though.

Love Ya!

MOOS for Idina!

I-I-I-Idina

(Not sure why I did that, but it was amusing)

Over the Moon will be rockin' and most excellent. Thanks for being in that video for us!

Ciao.

Could you BE any cuter??! I think not. See you in P-town! :o)

xoxo,
Kara

Idina! Thanks for keeping us up on date! Greatly appreciate it!
You were awesome in the video! Great job!

Good luck!!!!!!!!

That makes me so much more excited for the movie! Seems like it was hard work...

I can't wait to see you in concert next month!

Hi Idina! This video gave me a good laugh, you are amazing and you looked soo pretty. I hope when I grow up I look half as good as you! I so can't wait for this movie you are the most talented person on this planet. I also wish you'd come to Florida...Ft.Lauderdale that is. I'm dieing to go to your concerts but it sucks that I live a 48 hour drive!

Thanks for this video entry!

xoxoxooxo Shannon

Haha, Idina, you are too cute. *bows down* We are not worthy!!!!! Lol, glad you don't lipsynch, cuz you're just wonderful like that. Cannot wait to see this movie. Just can't. Anyway, keep up the great work!!

- Annie <3

I love you Idina...I cannot wait until Rent comes out

loved the video

xoxoBYE!

Hey Idina!
That was a great video entry. I can not wait to see Over The Moon on the big screen. I have a question. There has been some debate on the IMDB board on mooing during the movie and dancing during La Vie Boheme. What is your opinion?
Thanks to you and the rest of the cast for taking time out to give us these great updates!

Jeana in Jersey

yay!! thanks for posting idina! i'm sooo excited about the movie coming out!!!you are such an inspiration!! i wish i could go to one of your gigs.....hint hint NC is a great place to have a concert.... :) I LOVE YOU IDINA!!

*~* Lacey*~*

Also I have one more thing Idina, you're going to be proud. I'm an extra in the movie Hoot, if you see it there's girl in the backround sitting at a lunch table holding a Wicked piano/vocal selection book....thats MEEEE! Wicked will have a cameo all thanks to me!

Idina-
Just watching that video made me smile and made my long rehersal day better. I just wanted to let you know that you are an amazing person and inspiration. I saw you as Elphaba in Wicked last October and you have become my role model since. You help me try to reach my dreams of being on broadway even if some things get in my way. I was so sad when I didnt see you on January 8th and I was really worried but I was relived when I met your wonderful sister,Cara. She told me you were alright and that some of the rumors I had heard werent true. Just to let you know you have a very sweet and caring sister. I couldnt believe how much you guys look alike. But now I cant wait to see you in Boston at the Charles Hotel! Im sure you will be amazing and Im looking foward to seeing you again! Over the Moon is going to be a hit Im sure! Doing it over and over again will be worth it sooner or later when everyone is amazed! Take care!
Just a fan,
Katrina

omg idina thanks for posting! i'm coming to your concert in boston on august 26th and i can't wait! well, 'till then!

<3 Molly

ahh!! idina i just love you! and your curls are beautiful!:-) i'm dying dying dying for rent to hit the big screen and i'm counting down the days...minutes..hours...seconds you name it! manly to see you:-). hope your having a blast!

Alison

Idina, I loved the video blog entry. I found it to be quite funny and entertaining.

Hopefully I will be coming to see you guys on August 4th when you perform in Bryant Park. I'm super excited :-)

Oh, by the way, I was just wondering if you could perhaps schedule a concert a little closer to Jersey? A five hour drive for a concert doesn't really fly with my parents. Although if it was up to me I would definetly be there!

Hope everything is going well!!!!

I'm probably most excited for that scene because they way you used to do it on Bway made me (almost) wet myself, so now I'm excited to see how it turned out in the movie. I'm glad that it was being recorded live, and you weren't lipsyncing at that part because the timing and such would work better that way...and I was a bit nervous it'd be pre-recorded.

Anyway, I'll see ya in Massachussetts. WORD.

Idina, you f****ing rock. I can't wait to see you guys on August 4 in Bryant Park.

"I never want to sing this song again"

Hello Idina,
I noticed you did a little Mama Rose impression in that video : ) Obviously, originating such amazing roles as Maureen, Kate and Elphaba would be hard to top, but do you have any dream roles that you'd like to play in the future?

my goodness--hi idina! wow...this is so cool.....

so recently i saw 'wicked' at the pantages! it was absolutely fantastic! if those were the understudies and the new cast, i cant imagine what you and the original cast were like but i hear you were amazing which i totally believe! my dream is to one day be on broadway--i love it and have been blessed with a few good roles in local theatre productions already...except the thing i do worst is sing! hav u always sounded *absolutely fantastic* or did your voice change as you got older?

you are so gorgeous and you have a voice to match--congradulations on all ur accomplishments!!!!

You must've been so annoyed with doing "Over the Moon" over and over. I'm happy you're having fun. I can't wait to see you perform it in the movie though one of my friends couldn't get through half of 'Over the Moon' when you sang it on the recording. Thanks for caring for us good luck with the future.

You are too cute for words. I hope you had fun in Italy. Good luck with your concert series, I wish I was able to attend, but I can't travel to MA - just for you. I already did that to see you in Wicked before you left. You are so AWESOME!!!

Patrick M.
Berkeley, CA

PS - If Kim (with the REALLY cool Idina site reads this, please email me your site location - I lost it.)
Mpatrick1980@excite.com

Hey Idina, were you high when they filmed that? Hahaha, but seriously it sounds like you were working hard. Have fun at the beach this summer, but come back to NYC soon!

Idina...

Wow amazing entry! We love you so much! Thanks for the update again!!! Have you ever been to Florida? I think that with your hard work you should take some time off and vacation to Florida. Or, if you can't take time off, you should just come down here and do a show!!! We'd love it! I jsut heard about the $1500 OBC Benefit on 4.24.06! Damn I think I'm gonna have a fundraiser to afford one! How awesome! Rumors are FLYING about all of you goin back to the great white way for ten days to celebrate ten years! Whoo hoo we'd love it! Whats next on your agenda? RENT promos I'm sure and then what? Take some time off with Taye! You surely deserve it! We love you and will always have your back no matter what venture you pursue! Thanks for reaching out and touching so many of your fans...

Stay wicked... ~Krista from Orlando!!!

hola! i'm glad to see a new post from the set of rent! i actually STOPPED reading Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince mid-word to watch the post. :-P i seriously can't wait for november 11th. You are my IDOL!!!! i can't wait for your concert on august 20th in PTOWN!!! yay. i'm still annoyed that wicked didn't win best musical on 2004. it so should have!

FYI- i know i just posted, but i waited in the RUSH line for WICKED 12 times on a total of four different trips to NYC and still haven't gotten lucky enough! I'm a college student, can't afford full price! Anyways, love you!!!

Hey Idina!!

I'm SO excited about the movie!! I can't wait until it comes out!!! "Over the Moon" is going to be awesome live!!

Dana

One word to describe the lovely Ms. Idina....

Fierce!!

Thank you for taking the time to bring this to the fans!! See you in Boston!!

I can't wait to see RENT. You knocked my socks off in Wicked.... and for the first time, I find myself a HUGE FAN! Thanks for the inspiration! Give Taye a Big kiss for my sister!!!! Wish you all the best! Tracy

I love how genuine and real you are, this sounds stupid but your sincerity inspires me...anyway, I've never heard anyone sing like you, I absolutely love your original music, and I am pumped for your concert on Martha's Vineyard.

I really hope you put out a new CD, you know - in your spare time, right? =). But seriously, I think you're gonna get a lot of hype from this movie and people are gonna want to hear your music...I think it's so great that you are starting to do your own gigs again where you perform your own material...it's what we want to hear! ps...PLEASE record 'It Only Hurts When I Breathe", that song rocks!

I <3 Idina!
I was having a hard time in deciding what I wanted to do in high school. I tried out for band and then found out that I had to choose between band and being on my swim team so I chose swimming and thought that the music would be lost. I quit piano lessons after 10 years because I hated them with a passion and when I finished 8th grade my mom told me that it was my choice because she thought that I taught myself more than anyone could teach me. I still wanted to do something with music because it had been passed down through my family for generations. It turned out that the choir director put my sister into a higher choir and needed a new accompanist. The little sister had a good word put in for her by her sister :) I had to try out and I was sooooo nervous that I almost couldn't stand it! Setty knew that and she helped me tons! I became the accompanist for my school's treble choir and freshmen choir. Setty was forced to retire due to medical problems and I was crushed! I had worked for 10 years doing something that I hated just to have her retire and have nothing. Then I came across Wicked... It made me realize that I love music more than anything in the whole world. I quickly bought the soundtrack and read the book version. Then I started to find little clips online and pictures and it made me realize that I couldn't give up my dreams and my loves just because someone told me that I didn't practice a song enough or because my teacher retired. I needed to persue MY dreams!
We got a new choir director and I don't like her. She doesn't play piano and she has almost no experience. My sister said that the Andersen girls would be running the choir this year, at least as accompanists :) At least I won't be the only "stupid freshman"
Thanks for making me realize my dreams!
<3 Katie Andersen

Well, as you know, everyone here loves you, so I'm not gonna say it again(even though it's true). I just wanna say that I loved watching the video, this movie is gonna b fantastic, and it was nice to hear about Over the Moon, I am looking forward to it so much!!!!

Aww, that was so cute! You're so beautiful (no pun intended, haha), and i can't wait for RENT to come out in theaters.

<333 Alicia

Thanks for the video. You looked great. Can't wait to see the movie.

Wow everyone's telling you how amazing you are haha, that it seems so cliche, but you really are. Just like, I'm not gonna tell you my life story haha (and I know this is a Rent Blog) but just from the time I heard about Wicked and then saw you in it to now has been the best year and a half of my life. And finding my passion and so many oppurtunities arising has been just so amazing. If I told you all my little stories that would take like 5 pages and 10 hours, but I look up to you so much as a role model, and I only hope that one day I can be as great as you. And I'm not gonna overload you with all these compliments you read/hear 50 times a day (even though they are all true) I just wanna say thank you for being such an inspiration, because your work really has influenced my life a lot and will continue to make an impact on me as I'm starting college this year (yay) and I find my way in this world, and hopefully achieve my dreams. I'll quit rambling now. But keep up the good work, and keep letting us know what's going on.

love, heather

After an absolutely disgustingly hot and overwhelming day waiting tables, it was an absolute joy to come home to this fun video, Idina! I'm so excited for the release of the movie. I know it is going to be amazing! Thank you so much for being so real and sharing yourself with us. I'll be at one of your concerts in August! Can't wait :)

Love,
Corey

i am completely blown away by your beauty, idina! yay for letting the world see how beautiful you are by doing a video blog.. it's so cool how OTM is going to be live - i was actually wondering if it was going to be lip-synched or not.. woo hoo!.. just to let you know: i'll be moo-ing right along with ya.. you rock!

anthony, you rock, too!

<3

rock on girl...

Hmmm, rather boring and dull. Lot's of Ummm's. I guess its a good thing you are scripted most of the time we will see you.

OMG!!! Idina, you are so beautiful. Its great to see you up close again!! Hehe. I can't wait to see you on the big screen. I've gotten to see you live in Wicked, and I never thought I'd be able to see you as Maureen, but here you are! Its so great.

Good luck, by the way. :)

What happened to the SF concert? Please do a West Coast concert....don't worry about selling out I'll bring a gaggle of my buddies =)

Aiieee! I can't wait for this movie :) A few questions, if you're doing an answer session like Adam, Anthony, and Jesse...

Will there be flashbacks to the Maureen/Mark relationship? If so, what's there to see?

Any sign of a big-screen take on Wicked? Would you want to revisit Elphaba in that context, or back onstage, again?

What's your next project? More movies? Another solo album? A new spin on Broadway? I can't wait to find out :)

OMGAH. Haha, I love you Idina. You gorgeous woman with a voice. Gahh =] Good luck with everything and I still love you haha.

I send my love to the RENT movie cast btw.

I am constantly amazed by the participation of everyone in the cast on this blog. I log on every monday and wednesday. And this entry may be the best so far. Not to jump the gun, because I am really excited about to see Rent on the big screen, but will all these video blogs being collected for the DVD, perhaps with even more footage?

Idina,
You are absolutely amazing!! The video was great even if I only heard what you were saying. Thanks to my oh so wonderful computer I couldn't see the picture...oh well. I can't wait to see the movie! I'm so excited! Only 114 more days! It's so cool that your are performing Over the Moon live. Yeah! I would totally see one of your concerts this summer, but that would mean traveling across country...I wish I could see 'em though!!! Was it difficult to get back into the part of Maureen after so many years of being away from the role or did it just come naturally?

You're absolutely ahmahzing!!!

Kate

Poor anthony never gets any recognition! :)

anthony I hope that you get a chance to read this, thank you so much for your continued dedication to the fans! I love watching your quick video clips! So when are we gonna see some behind the scenes actual scenes? :-) I love how you get to carry the camera on and off set, I admire your obvious dedication to the project! Mahalo!

Idina! i am probably your biggest fan in Hawaii, and i'm pretty sure you've had enough "idina i'm your number one fans" :-) but thats what happens when you play the #1 lesbian on broadway and the most wicked witch ever! Here is my congrats to you from the other side of the world! ^.^

So... I hope that either of you get a chance to read my comment, I don't know if you'll ever realize the true great impact you have on the world. But thank you.

-Kimo Kaona

I'm very much enjoying reading this blog, and that video was too funny. Thanks a million for posting things like this, it means a lot to all of us who really appreciate your work.

Krista

You are beyond amazing and talented.
I want to be friends with you.
Would that be okay?

LoL, if not, I still love you anyway.
You are my favorite actress and my favorite singer. You rock!

Love forever!
*Hugs*
~*Sarah*~

oh, dee....you always make me laugh. i know you're sick of it, but i'm sure in the end it will have been majorly worth it, because me (and the other 120 people who have posted so far) wil be mooing like crazy at it for years to come. hope italy rocked, can't wait for all the RENT press appearances you'll probably be doing...

much love
-Rachel

Hi Idina!
I don't know if you'll see this, and a lot of what I wanted to say has already been said. But I just wanted to tell you that 'Still I Can't Be Still' got me through Junior High School back in 98 and 99... and "Rent" (the obsession which brought my best friend and I together eight years ago) continues to inspire me artistically and creatively and personally. You are amazing. You are gorgeous. And I feel really blessed to have been introduced to your talent and your lyrics and your kick butt voice as a young girl. I really hope that I have an oppertunity to meet you someday. You have lots of fans in Canada too, lots who would love to see a concert too! ;)
Lots of Love always,
Amanda xoxo

hey idina
i cant wait to see the movie and im even mmore excited to see over the moon now.. im also cant wait to see you and the cast in bryant park on the 4 of aug and at your concert on the 21 im counting down the days..=)
xoxo
kristen

Idina, you crack me up! All of these fun little interviews BETTER be on the DVD. You're priceless! See you in Provincetown.

Awwww! Gorgeous!

She's so pretty. A pretty woman :)

Hey Idina!
You are AMAZING, i cant wait for the movie to come out and see you appearing on the big screen!
i know that 'over the mooon' will be magnificent with u performing it. You sounded so brilliant on the soundtrack!

love you idina!

PS. Anthony, thanks so much for your hard work filming the video entries. You are one of the cutest guys i have ever seen. hope this dont freak you out ahha. o and i love your voice . ;)

love,
tina

Hey Idina!!!

My dad is thinking about taking me to one of your concerts now!! I am so excited i hope he says yes. I was always pouting around the house so depressed that i couldn't go that he is finally considering it! I hope he says yes because i really really times a zillion want to see yuor concert it would be like one of the biggest highlights of my teen years! You are one of the people that gave me hope, that if i went out and tried my best everything would be ok. And i thank you for that.

You Rock that Janet Jackson Microphone!!!

Love Always,
Your Number 1 Fan
Melissa R. Cox

I have no idea if you are going to read any of this, but I just wanted to let you know, that i've paid my way through to see you on the 20th, and i will be in front of the doors from the moment i get there until they open (30 min before the showtime), they MIGHT get mad at me because i did say "i love you" to every person i talked to while getting the tickets, so if they dont kick me out by then, i will be in the front row crying because you have changed my life in ways that i could attempt in vain to describe, ya, its that deep. bottom line, i love you and thank you.

love,
xoxo
bri

Idina, your arms look great! You been working out?

Leave It to Idian to even look amazingly hott with a "big black ball" on her face!

Looks like you guys are having so much fun!

-Amanda

Oh, silly Idina, of COURSE we'll like it. :) It's RENT!

haha Idina you look soooo worned out.
i am so glad though that you got through it1!

it's funny because i precieve this song to be performed at one of those jazz clubs when you're in shades and smoking as well while someone starts beating on one of those congo drums hahahahaha :]

Hey Idina!

Even though you sounded exhausted and drained from performing the same number over and over, I'm sure it will be worth it when we all see the final product on the big screen! Good luck with everything, and we'll see you on the big screen soon!

--Jenn
Bronx, NY

P.S. Your letter on your website about your Italy vacation was too cute, especially the part about the wet bathing suit! I love the honesty!

I hate to say I love you because I sound like such a lemming LOL but you have put so much fun in my life through the way of musicals. The first time I heard RENT I was pulled in...it took me to an obsessive level with musicals and now I rarely even listen to the radio, just my musical CDs :P

Thank you for that.

Rent and Wicked have songs for every mood I am in and I love that they can help change my mood.

Your voice is amazing and I know this movie is going to be grand.

:O)

oh I love you Idina! You're so awesome and you look gawgeous!

I can't wait to see this in the movie. I love you, Idina!

Hey Idina!

Thanks for the post! I can't wait to see how "Over the Moon" turns out; the trailor looked amazing. And I can't believe you're not lip synching... It shows how powerful your voice must be for it to still be going strong. Any horseness yet? Drinking lots of tea? (Try Tazo: Passion. It's not a prefessional remedy, obviously, but it's delicious!)

Did your accident in the last performance of "Wicked" interfear at all with recording and filming? I know you were able to take time off, and there was a bit of a break before recording, but I imagine a rib injury must take a temporary toll on your ability to sing. Hope your recovery went allright!

Good luck with your summer tour! If you come down to the DC area, I can gaurentee a group of adoring fans who will be cheering as loudly as they can for you. Glad you enjoyed Rome!

With Lot's of Love to the Green Girl,
Christy

Was great to see this video from you Idina. You truly are one of the most talented people I have ever been graced to become aware of. Wicked was wonderful, and you and Kristen worked so well together. You really are a stand-out, a true star.

I can't wait to see you and the rest of the OBC (including Rosario, to whom I really like -- glad to hear that she can sing. Sweet!) in the movie adapt. of Rent. I can't wait to hear you and Tracie singing "Take Me Or Leave Me" -- my favorite song in the movie.

Just wanted to say that I think it's awesome you did Over the Moon live. Now that you've said it, I can't imagine it any other way. Thanks for all of the effort you've put in--can't wait for the movie!

Hey Idina!
You're awesome! I don't know if you read these or not, but you're such an inspiration.... I would love to be like you some day! Pleeeeze do a concert in Philly. Ironically, I go to cape cod around august 20 every summer, but this summer my cat is dying (i know it's lame, but she's 18 years old, so she's like a part of the family) so we can't go!! :( I'm so sad! I really wanted to see you perform!! Anyway, best of luck with EVERYTHING! We're supporting you here in everything you do!
Love,
Sam*

ya know what is great about you. well at your concert, we were all sitting there waiting, and here you come bounding up to the stage and just shout out "hey everybody!" and the crowd goes wild. can't wait to see you come out on your bike in november.

Idina I just wanna say that you looked great, and I can't wait for the Movie! Its awesome that its live! That is really cool! I wish I could see somethin about TAKE ME OR LEAVE ME!!!!! But OVER THE MOON is great. Great video!

Hey Idina!
You are awesome! It's too bad we didn't actually see you singing "Over the Moon" ... that would have been great. I can't wait for the movie to come out ... I have seen the trailer and it looks fantastic. I was lucky enough to see you in Wicked this past December. All I have to say about that is ... you were PHENOMENAL!!!!! Are you going to do any other shows soon? If so and if you can, please let me know!
Thanks!!!
~Kristin

love the janet jackson microphone!!! you rock, idina, thanks for the video. love, margot

Idina,
It is so funny! I was watching The Broadway The American Musical DVD about an hour ago and I was watching the part where they discuss how Wicked was made (because I am overly obsessed with it! I saw it about a year ago with my brother.)and my mom walked in the room when you were defying gravity. It was right at the part where you were belting out that last 'bring me down!'and she asked me "Who is that?" I told her "thats Idina Menzel." Her face had the most aweful look about it and then she said "She is INCREDIBLE! I can see why you love it so much. We should go see her in it sometime." When I told her you weren't in it anymore she asked if you were working on anything at the moment and I said that you are currently working on 'Rent the movie' She smiled and said, "We are so there girlfriend!" lol. I was like "duh!" You really are "INCREDIBLE" and I can't wait to see this movie. I am taking all my friends to see it cause I got them all into 'Over the Moon'. It is like our song now! :) Hope you had the best time and I wish you luck in the future (not that you need it Tony Gal!)

Love and more love,
Arielle

Idina,
Thank you so much for the video! Can’t wait to see the movie! You are hero! Please New York or New Jersey Concert!
Love,
Lexi

I love you and your skinny arms.

Idina, you're too cute. Kudos on performing live!!!! Should happen in more movies!

Haha, a Wicked commercial just came on the TV.I wish I could have seen you in Wicked! I live in Chicago, nowhere near any of your concerts. I wish I could meet you! I hope you had fun in Italy, I'm leaving for Italy on Tuesday. You're amazing!!! Can't wait for the movie! I wish I could get the video to work, but my computer is messed up! AH!! you're awesome!
Love always,
Carly*

I cannot wait until 11.11.05!! I'm sure my whole theatre group from high school will be standing on their chairs singing along to La Vie Boheme like we once did at Denny's at 2 AM (luckily, we did not get kicked out!). Thanks for being so awesome!

P.S. (totally forgot to mention...) You should totally do a show in southern Indiana... surprisingly, there are theatre kids amoung the corn and soybeans! =)

You should do a concert in Syracuse! I know Taye went to SU, because I just, know these things. You guys could come and he could like, reminisce, and then you could sing! :o)

Never happen, but anyhoo...thanks for the video and for just being you! Can't wait for the movie! We shall all be mooing with you!

~Amanda~

Idina-
I cannot wait until the movie comes out! I will be the first person at the theatre to get tickets! I saw you in Wicked in NY and you were amazing, so I know you will be in RENT as well!

Love,
Holly

Idina
You are so amazing and talented and beautiful and as Taye said your arms aren't fat! I cannot wait to see the movie and your concert at Marthas vineyard!!!!!

Much love ~Kait

You should do a concert in Washington DC! We Love you soo much

Love the whole "Liza Minelli" Over the Moon intro. :D Thanks for the video!

Awesome video Idina. You always keep everything so fresh and new. I cant wait to see the movie. Wish I could come to your concerts but I live too far away. Have a blast with those this summer.

KMH

Idina, you need to come to the Midwest! Chicago loves you too, and it would be amazing to get to see you in concert without going to the East Coast. You look gorgeous as always in the video and I can't wait to see everyone in the movie.

Nothin but love from Chi-town ~Jess

Hey Idina,
You are so talented! I love your voice! I can't wait to go see "Rent" when it hits theaters! I already have some $$$ set aside for it! And I'm gonna get one of my friends to go with me too. We're all really excited! Congratulations on finishing the movie! I'm sure it'll be great! Talk to you soon!

From,
*:.Morgan.:*

Could you be any more gorgeous? I might get to come to the Sep. 4 concert, but i have to see about College stuff! You absolutly need to make a new CD! I am so ready for some new Idina music! You are a major inspiration to me...blah...i'm not going to go on, cause you know what i am going to say. I love your solo music! I feel very connected to you when i listen to it!

Do you have any plans for the next year or two?

Anyway, you are amazing! I feel like i know you! I am just waiting for the whole world to learn about you....all the theatre nerds (me included) have already figured out what amazing talents you have to share!

Best of Luck!

LOVE

Hello Idina!- I can't wait to see you in RENT!!I saw you in WICKED 6/04 and you were, to put it simply, phenomenal!!!!! I'm sure you'll be the same way in the movie! Thanks for taking the time out to talk to us fans. And PLEASE, do a concert in Manhattan, or even somewhere Upstate NY!! (Like The Civic Center in Poughkeepsie)!

Annie

Idina-
You need to share whatever it is you were smoking there! It seems like you all are having a blast. The movie is going to be amazing. I can't wait to see it. But seriously, we need to party together!

XOXO
Caroline

I forgot what a great character Maureen was in RENT. You were initially what inspired me to develop my acting skills because after i first heard you as Maureen i became obesessed with making that role mine on Broadway one day.

IT WILL BE MINE.

seriously though, thanks for the video-blog, its good to see you performing even if it was obvious that you were lying through your teeth when you said "its still fun" (come on...come onnnnnnn...) but its obvious you still love it ;)
I cant wait for the movie to come out, keep doing what you do best Idina because you continue to inspire people everyday just by being yourself.

Wow. that was totally "after-school special" of me... bye :)

Idina,

I absolutely adore you. Your voice is truly amazing. You're my number one idol and I can't wait to watch RENT when it comes out. Keep the fantastic work!

Love Always,

Nicky

I absolutely love RENT and all of the cast members. I can not wait wait until the movie comes out. I think I am your biggest fan. I love the line No Day But Today and that is now the motto that I live by thanks to you. Thank you for being such an inspiration to me and my friends. I LOVE YOU!!!!!

Jen

Ok .. First Of All Idina You Are ABSOLUTLY AMAZING And Wonderful and WORDS CANT EVEN BEGIN To Describe You. You Are Such a perfect Person and when I Grow up I want to Be EXACTLY Like You I Just Luv ya. Ok And I Dont Know If You Remeber Him But I Went to Camp Broadway This Week and I Met a Guy Named Randy REd. OF COURSE I asked him if he knew you becouse I ask everyone lol ... And He Said Yes! I Started freaking out and He said He had been your Vocal Coach for Three Years and He Said you were his favorite and most amazing student. He also said you tried and gave it your all ... All the Time. I Just dont know what to Say!! I Luv ya :) (Extremely Big Smile) CANT WAIT TO SEEEE RENT!

Luv ur BIGGEST FAN EVERRRR
Annie ... Muah .......

lol (Hopefuly u Read this) Randy Says Hi! Haha! I Told him to Call u lol ...
Bye ...

IDINA!

Not only are you absolutely fabulous, but you just seem so cool! Considering the fact that you are so so so amazing and can belt out any note, it really says a lot about you that you are still so level headed and awesome to your fans! I wish that you just knew how amazing you are. you give me chills everytime i listen to the Wicked cd (which is pretty much everyday) and i am sure will be fantastic as Maureen (again).

please come back to california and do something so that all of us out here in the west can come and see you. we love you!

Hello Idina Menzel

I am Melissa R. Cox's Best Friend...yeah i saw you in WICKED the second time Missy went, she took me we had an awesome time. We screamed "We Love You Idina" if you heard ya it was us. Missy is your number one fan you should believe that cuz she is obsessed with you and was actually dperessed that she couldnt go to your concert.

Love The Future Galinda a.k.a. Heather

moo. Hey idina!!! that was like the cutest video blog ever!! Luv the microphone....didn't know it WAS a mic at first but.....yea. lol. well....i might go to your first concert if i can get my friends mom to take me. and it will probably be a no so i will probably never see you again. *sniffle* but i love you.

xoxoxoxo
Danni

Thank you so much for doing a video entry. It was a lot of fun to watch, and so great to see you in your Maureen costume. You looked so beautiful and we are all waiting in anticipation for the movie to come out. I live in a small town, so if it doesn't come out inmy area the same time as the major cities, I already have plans with my sister to take a train to NYC and watch the movie in theatres here. We are happy and excited everyone is having such a good time making the movie, and we hope that you have good concerts. Please come to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I don't live there, but its the most realistic place I could go to see your concert.

Till November 11th then... Love, Joyce

Hey Idina,
I can't wait to see the movie!!! As I watch it I know I'm going to be thinking of all the hard work you and Taye and everyone put into this. Thanks for doing this movie!!

~Kim

P.S. Could ya think about doing a concert in Texas... maybe... please... or one in PA or NYC around the holiday time? :)

Idina you are amazing!!! I am a huge WICKED fan then got into RENT!! (both with the help of my sister!) I didn't get to see you in WICKED though and was very upset!! I was wondering if you were ever going to go back?? I love that you are performing live, it makes me very happy!!! I am trying to talk my mom into taking me to one of your concerts...I live in upstate NY so its only like 3 hours!! And it being on the beach is just a plus!!!! I hope you and Taye are very well and hope Anothny got to do a video blog with the two of you! That would make me so so soooo happy!!

xoxo Jacquie

Idina I loved your video!! I am obsessed with my Rent and Wicked cds. (I saw you in Wicked but not rent) I think your so beautiful and so amazing and I can't wait to see you in Rent in November!!! I can't go to your concerts and am so pissed, but I'm going to try to see you in Bryant Park on August 4th!!!

Love Ya~~Liz

I recently been getting into Wicked, and everyone thinks that I have forgotten about Rent, I think that I would've forgotten about it if they weren't making a movie about it. (Considering the fact that I am a Rent Head who is going through poverty right now, so I don't have enough money to see the show but let's not complain about that.) I just find it so pathetic that I live so close to NYC and I have only seen it twice!

I'm so happy you finally made a video blog Idina, we were all waiting! Over the Moon sounds like it's going to absolutely amazing, I can't wait until the movie, I'm counting down the days! I'm so upset that I can't make it to your concerts next month, a 12 hour drive doesn't fly so well with the folks. You should travel up North to Canada (specifically Toronto) there are so many people I know here that would love to see you in concert! Love your work and your gorgeous voice!

Cheers
Megan

If getting the most comments was an Olympic sport, you'd conquer it.
Love ya and I can't wait to see the movie!!!!

<3 Lauren <3

Idina, thanks for updating. I can't wait to see you perform "Over the Moon" its one of my favorites. Keep in touch.
-Sarah

Dear Idina,
Your so talented and soo sweet!
I wish I could see one of your concerts but I live in the netherlands so that's gonna be hard.
Well, I'm really looking forward too Over the moon!

Love!

i know you probably arent going to read all these comments, but i just wanted to tell you that we all really appreciate you doing these blogs. we know you have a really busy schedule, and it is so nice of you to keep us updated. it really makes my day just to see these videos, and every new glimpse of this movie makes me so excited. THANK YOU so much for this, and i hope you get a lot of rest! you deserve it!!!! see you in boston!

i figure i should write something diferent, just in case you or any other cast member gets to read this....

a funny story about those microphones... we used the same kind of mics when we staged rent here in my country. in the eulogy scene, when our mimi and maureen hugged before maureen's speech, part of mimi's wig got caught in the mic. it took a while before they finally pulled apart, but there was this little lock of curly hair stuck on our maureen's mic. from the audience, it looked like a curly hair growing out of a big mole on her face. we were cracking up backstage, but the rest of them onstage were struggling to keep themselves from laughing during such an emotional scene which, of course, made it even more hilarious. lord knows how our maureen managed to keep herself together, with that thing in her peripheral vision!

i hope that made you smile a little. =)
thank you for making this movie. much love to you all!

Hey there Idina, i am so depressed my dad finally said he would take me to one of your concerts in Provincetown and now they are all sold out. I CRIED!!! Life is very depressing, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE think about doing a concert in Philly, because i really want to see you perform your own songs sooo bad, because i love them so much!! And i know it would be a hit 'cause like everyone in show choir at Pottsgrove Middle School is now like obsessed with WICKED and you thanks to me! =) lol i leave for Musical Theatre Camp tommorow at Westminster Choir College, the theme is "Music from the land of Oz" and on Wednesday we see a musical, hopefully WICKED!! It will be intersting to see Shoshona Bean since i have only seen you perform Elphaba, and from what i hear people say you are the best Elphaba ever, and even though you are the only i have seen perform Elphaba you ARE the best, because you are Idina Menzel, and you rock!!

Love Always,
Your Number 1 Fan
Melissa R. Cox

UGH i cant wait till the movie comes out! i'm skipping school to go see it with my friends! You are amazing! Thanks for the nifty little video clip!Don't worry about your little Janet Jackson microphone!It doesn't look too much like a big mole...haha just kidding...love your work! moo!

~Wallace

geez louise, what a cute kid.

Idina,
this is gonna sound the same as a lot of these comments, but you truly are one of the most talented and spirited singer/actresses around. I'm glad to always feel your energy in a song or video or whatever. Congrats on the concert series and when you plan on doing one in the future please come to San Francisco (or Oakland where I live). Thanks so much for doin' this rockin video and I can only imagine that your hard work and love for everything you do will make the actual "Over the Moon" in the movie incredible!
Much love, Amalia

hey idina
i think this will be a great movie!!! its kool to have the original cast and some new comers ( tracie and rosario, u guys are amazing) idina i loved wicked and i saw it on broadway but u were already gone when i saw it which was sad ( but shoshana bean was amazing. u and taye diggs are so cute i love taye in chicago, ur the best part of the movie. i am now inspired to go out for drama in highskool. i love drama, i am a ballet dancer and its so much performing. i have been dancing for ten years so far but hope to continue. this movie will be great
always
liss "defy gravity"

Hey Idina,
I am also a broadway actor, I am turning fourteen in a month, and I was in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof last year, playing at the music box, a block away from the gershwin, I have seen rent 3 times, but unfortunately i was too young to know what rent was when you were in it, so i am so glad to be able to see you perform on the screen, i also saw Wicked twice and worked with a hairstylist named andrea who worked on wicked. I admire your work and hope that i can reach success like you
GAbriel
Screamswhisper

Oh man, this video is my favorite thing ever. Can't wait to see the finished film! Thank you so much for an amazing journal entry! :D

You're so BEAUTIFUL! GAH!

OMG OMG OMG Idina you are soo amazing.. You should do more concerts in NYC ... Please. :)
When exactly on august 4th is the cast going to be in bryant park because i am 3 hours away and i dont want to drive down and miss it. Luv u lots
Em*

Ok Hi ... This is Annie Again The One Who Met Randy Red Your Old Vocal Coach If ya Read my Message B4 lol .. Sorry To Write Again Not Only do I Still Love u But I Was Wondering If U Can Do A Concert In Michigan ... No One Ever Comes here and Like I Luv u to Death lol ....

YOUR NUMBER ONE FAN
Annie .... :)(lol)

Heh, I feel like such a dorky, obsessed fan right now. Then again, I am a dorky, obsessed fan; so it's alright.

As if you haven't heard this enough: You're amazing. (And you don't have fat arms. Your arms are quite skinny and like the rest of you: beautiful.) You're an inspiration to millions of people, you bring such happiness to all of us.

I can't wait to see you August 27th at the Regatta Bar - my best friend and I will be the ones screaming and jumping around like complete idiots. ^.^

Love Always,
Grace

that was nice dee!!!!!

your rambling and all! :) i hope the recording went well!!!

good luck! can't wait 11-11!!!

<333 all my love,
xoxo steph

hey idina!!!

Thanks for doing the video blog!!!YOU ROCK!!!! and I LOVE YOU!!! (as do all!!) I'm sure all of us fans SUPER appreciate it!!! I know you are sick of the song but just think how good you will be on camera!!!!! Thats awesome you sing it live!!! Well have fun cant wait for the movie!!! love ya much love God bless
kim

P.S. MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! haha sorry i had to put it!!

is it true that One Song Glory has been left out of the movie?!?
please so NO -that would be terrible.

Idina~
Again, you're AMAZING!!! You are the perfect Maureen/Elphaba. I only wish that I could see one of your concerts!!! I second David-Come to Chicago- I promise we will love you as much as everyone else! Good Luck with those concerts.
Much adoration~
Jenn

Idina you inspire me. You're so hilarious too. I hope to work with you some day, and you look great in People and Star magazine. I hope you got the flowers I sent you on January 8th, and thank you so much for being so amazing. I saw you in WICKED in October, and can't wait to spend a nother three hours with you in November watching RENT. Good luck on your concert tour, and hope to see you in one of the concerts. I hope to work with you someday, too.

I just wanted to thank you for everything you do! You are such an inspiration! My dance school just closed down where I was in their conservatory studying musical theater. Everyone was very upset especially me by mom worked their you have been such an inspiration to all of us to stick with our dreams!
Love Always,
Brittany
P.S You were unbelieveable in Wicked!

You are amazing! I loved you in Wicked! I still am clueless how you can belt Defying Gravity so perfectly everynight... (My voice coach was annoyed that I was picking up several of your traits from listening to the soundtrack so much. Lol. Don't get me wrong, you amaze her too!)
I am so thrilled you in this movie! My sister was trying to get me to audition for the part of Maureen in a community theater a while back and I fell in love with the character - knowing your in Rent history (Maureen no less! :D ) just makes it even better! I can't wait to see you on the big screen!
~Kels

P.S. Your hair looks astonishing!

I'm so excited for this movie, I can't tell you! Best of luck with it all, I'm sure it's going to be FANTASTIC!!!
Thanks for being my idol, and inspiring me as much as you do. It means so much to me!
I'm trying with all of my might to convince my parents to let me go to Boston to see one of your shows (quite the distance, from Montreal), which would let me die happy!
Anyway, I can't wait to see the movie! I'll be there opening day, skipping school if need be!

OMG Idina! I loved it! I LOVED IT! That was possibly the most amazingly fantabulous video blog EVER! Thank you for being my inspiration and role model,I couldn't live without your music, seriously, I couldn't. I'd die. I'm crossing my fingers to see you and the rest of the cast August 4th @ Bryant Park but I doubt it will happen. Come to Syracuse! I'll bet you a load of people from my school would come to see you! Really. We <3 you here! Much love from a girl who is dying to go to your concert but cant because she lives to far away.....(hint hint)

I swear, I've left you like, 20 comments. I need to chill.

I love you i dina you fricken rock you are the best actess in the world bar none. I wish that i could have seen you in wicked, but i have the cd, sooo.... i hope that one day i will be able to meet you because i am your biggest fan. I have been listening to you since i was six when the rent cd came out and i knew that some day i will get to meet you, so i will some day, just remember me... when i get my dream role as ednain hairspray, then i will be able to have a chance at meeting you cause i am as close to an equal of you as anyone ever can be you are a goddess! keep jumping over the moon!!!

*Laughs* Oh, Janet Jackson microphone, love that... as one of the commenters way up said, it does sort of resemble a large fuzzy mole, or something. :) You're honestly singing the song for every take? I had to sing a six minute song for a show I was in recently four times a day and I thought that was ridiculous - I can't imagine doing Over the Moon as much as you are. Oy. o_O But I'm sure it'll be amazing! Good luck!

~ Juli

You're amazing. As many others have said, you've inspired me so much.
Can't wait to see you (and the rest of the cast) on the big screen!

PS, I think you should come to Milwaukee. ASAP. It'd make me (and a lot of other people) very happy. :]

-Cary

IDINAAAAAA! you are so wonderful, thanks for the video! just wanted to let you know that i can't wait for november 11th - i have so much faith in you, the rest of the cast, mr. larson's family, and mr. columbus to make this movie the best that it can be. thank you all for coming back together to bring RENT to the big screen for us! <3

Dear Mrs. Diggs,
I'm a mom of three and a huge fan of your albums and performance in Wicked. Whenever I listen to your c.d.'s, my mother's chores seem to go a little bit quicker! Keep on making that great music...and please please come back to Nassau County, Long Island for a concert. You know we have some very nice venues. Looking forward to seeing you perform on the silver screen in November. Sincerely, Mrs. K

Hey Idina! Can't wait for the movie! So excited you're actually performing Over The Moon live for the movie, rather than lipsync. Can't wait to see it! I wish I was in the area so I could see you on your summer concert series! Other than that you looked great and you're fabulous, as always! Tell your fabulous and gorgeous hubby Taye I said hi, too! ;)

Luv ya!

~*~Samantha~*~

I've just read on you site you're back from Italy and ouch... I live in Italy and this would have been one of the biggets chance to meet you "in real life"... such a pity!
I was in Florence about a month ago now, and just the thought that we might have been in the same city at the same moment makes me all warm and fuzzy inside :)
I just can't wait to see the Rent movie, and I'm so happy about it.. I just hope they won't dub the songs as they did with "Phantom of the Opera"... it would be pityfull to not hear your performance.
but well... you know... there are other ways of seeing a movie in the original language, aren't there?
Well ok.. that's it.
Just wanted to tell you this and keep up the good work!
You're lovely and great!

Thanks for the emotions you give me through your voice
V.

p.s. I dedicated my weblog's new layout to you and elphaba
blog.heartfullofdust.com if you wanna check it out! ; )

p.p.s. this was intended to be sent to your fanmail box but it keeps jumping back so.. well.. perhaps you'll be able to see this here (or not.. I mean... there are 210 comments just here)

I watched a PBS video aobut the history of Broadway last night. RENT was the final show they profiled. I am more couriuos about the show now. This fall will be amazing.
-Wyatt

I can’t wait to see the movie! You guys are working so hard and I kwon it will be AMAZING. How can it not be with the original cast and your power-house voice as Maureen. I, like many others have said really wanted to see your concert, but I live too far away. I know it will be AWESOME. I hope to see you in many other productions and that you continue to amaze us. Have a great summer.

Hey Idina

I'm so excited about the film, I LOVE YOU, you are so fantastic and I can't wait to moo with you!!!

love Bella
xoxoxoxox

well i feel stupid i posted this comment on the wrong place (i dont think the person who put the rent screensaver on cares about my love for idina)
well i couldnt watch it but i heard idina say "after this i am never going to sing this song ever again" about 5000000 times cuz my computer hates me but thats cool cuz i'm the same way when i do a show (i'm an actress too) not famous yet but getting there...kinda well idina i<3 u ur sooooooooo amazing!say hi to taye 4 me my friends and i are gonna see the movie together and we are dressing like the characters and u guessed it i'm going as moreen...who else...well i cant wait saw u in wicked by the way i <3ed it. my friend saw rent (not with u but still) and he got me a stuffed cow that says "moo with me"
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

What's it like reliving the RENT experiance? I can't wait for November 11th AND August 19th. I'm driving 6 hours for it, but then again, some people are driving up from Florida so I'm not one to talk. Hope all is well, take it easy!

Leah

Idina you look beautiful in that video! , i cant wait to see this movie it looks amazing!!!!! , i will definatley be MOOING in the movie theatre when i go see it. !!

Love Heather

I'm pretty sure other people have said this before, but I do hope all these video diaries end up on the DVD extras!
(Also, I'm now kinda bitter since my hair never looks that good curled.)

idina you so cute lol well cant wait till the movie and glad to hear from u well hope you have a concert in miami it will be perfect for the summer lol well love u your the best

*b i a n c a*

Idina,
You are beautifully tallented and I am so pumped for this movie to come out I'm finding ways to fit it into conversation about once a day. Coming to see you in Boston in August, I know that the show will be amazing. Keep up the hard work your fans appreciate and love you for it!!

love,
Meredith

Idina-
I just wanted to thank you for your craft, your art, and the fact that you have shared it with us, the lucky ones, over the past years. I wasn't convinced when people claimed to have a "God given talent," but when I heard you sing "Defying Gravity," I knew a talent like yours is something to be cherished, and that you have an amazing gift. So, thank YOU. From Maureen to Elphaba and back, everything you do, best of luck, and we will be there. Jumping over the moon every step of the way.

THANK YOU.
Chelsea

Idina -
You are so talented! Whenever I listen to "Take Me Or Leave Me", I always get chills because your voice is just so powerful! Break a leg in any show you do!
Mooooooooo!

Melissa :)

Well I know these 200+ people will be moo-ing liek crazy during that scene. I know I will be, no matter how much my friends stare at me.

I am not going to say I'm your number one fan, cus I know I'm not, but I do think you're an amazing actor (i call everyone actors, except people that can't act, i mean no disrespect.) I'm really behind everyone else as far as learning things about you. I didn't know until after you'd been gone for a few months that you left Wicked, I didn't know the release date of Rent until a few weeks ago, and I just got the Rent CD today, but I still say I'm obsessed.

Rent was the first musical I ever saw and I remember cracking up during Over the Moon and crying in the finale... it's just an all around amazing musical. When I found out that it comes out on my 17th birthday, with the original cast, that includes you... my jaw hit the floor.

Anyway, should keep this short (i'm doing a horrible job eh?) cus I know you read these and you have a bunch left to read (most likely), so Happy (insert holiday)! Until you hear from me again... Anna.

P.S. I got all my friends either 1) addicted to you as well or 2) to hate me because I blast musicals in my car and make people stare

Idina,
That much "Over the Moon" must be extremely difficult, especially since it requires so much energy. It's amazing that you did it live. I'm even more excited to see the movie now. By the way, I go to a performing arts high school and those huge mics are the only ones we use. They can be really distracting when we try to sing and dance, so I feel your pain there, haha.
-Sage

Ms. Menzel, you are so awesome! I love your video! You are so funny! I can't wait to see you in Rent! I am so thrilled that you're singing live! That is so kewl! Can't wait to see Rent!
Love always,
Mandy

You are AMAZING, I can't wait until the movie comes out. Is there any truth to the rumors that you're making the Wicked movie, as well?

Idina,
You are AWESOME!!I loved the video and my friends and I can not wait to see the movie. And we are all happy to hear that everyone had a blast shooting the film!

Over the Moon has got to be one of the best and most difficult monologues in the history of theater, and you do it beautifully. I can't wait to see it on the big screen!

OMG Dee! I wrote you a long embarrassing letter when you first started in Wicked and I met you after. It had a million colorful stamps all over it and the envelope. I can understand why you never wrote back.. I wrote you another one but I feel like you won't read it. I was the happiest person ever when I saw that my fave bway star/female artist ever had posted my pic. :) I am so stoked to see Rent and I am def buying tix to see you in boston and am prayinggg that I can get tix to see you in your new play at Joe's. I am your true #1 fan. I would drive a lot further than NY to Boston if that's where you were performing. I love you always.
-Lizza (21)

idina...

i REALLY wished i could have seen RENT with you all, but one of the highlights would have been watching you perform "over the moon"... but of course, on 11.11, that wish of mine will be fullfilled (almost! coz you know nothing beats a LIVE performance!) again, i wish you and the rest of the cast nothing but the best on this movie and your future projects, and although this is late, congrats to you and taye!!! =)

bj

u r beyond amazing, rock on. i can't wait 2 see the movie

yay! I got the tix for me and my boyfriend to go to boston and see you the 26th at 730. It's gonna be special too b/c the day before is our 4 year anniversary. I cannot wait to see you and you are SO BEAUTIFUL..
I hope that if I bring the somewhat better letter that I wrote you that I get to hand it to you.

Hey Idina you are amazing I saw you in wicked 2wice and I cant wait to see you in the rent movie! I might even be coming 2 NYC in April to see the reunion and the after party I just half to raise up the money im glad that you guys are doing it for a really good cause! Anyways I met your sister in the airport she actually told us what happened on january 8th I went to go see the show that night i was depressed that you werent there but shoshana is very good to! So, Thanx for changing my life and giveing me a dreams(to be on broadway) Thank you Idina!

idina i love u!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i am obsessed with wicked and recently rent.i love elphie and i try to sing like her i also love over the moon and i love u .i cant wait till the movie.when we went to the movies we movie hopped to go see the trailer.hehhehehe.

love natalie

[laugh out loud] You seem so out of it in the video.. but who wouldn't be? Anyways, I sent some fanmail to the wrong email address, so maybe you'll see it. I don't know why I won't just resend it to the right one I recently found. Oh well, all the love and support to ya!

-Grace

Hi Idina!
I loved that video entry so much! ( I videotaped it so I can put it on a DVD, and watch it lots and lots! :P )
Wow, I can't wait for this movie!!!!!!! You are such an amazingly, talented person!!! Love ya, Idina!
-Pat
PS- when are you and taye gonna have kids? they'd be adorable!! :)

IDINA!

You are such a wonderful person! I wish I knew you.

Good luck! I'm glad to hear (even though I know you aren't, hehe) that you are performing it live and it isn't a recording. It makes it more authentic.

Thank you. You fill me with hope. I want you to know that.

Love Always and Forever
~Serena~

Idina,

I am so thrilled for this movie and for you to reprise your role as Maureen. I am also so happy to hear that it will be recorded live - and I'm certain we'll all be "mooing" with you in our seats! We're so happy for you and the rest of the company for making this movie. You are the best. Lots of love to you and the rest... because we fans love hearing about it.

After all, "we couldn't be happier..."

(Sorry, wrong musical, but you know I couldn't resist!)

~Taylor~

Idina,

You are so incredibly talented! I can't tell you how many times I've listend to both my RENT and Wicked CD's, I'm surprised I haven't burned holes in them. I saw you in Wicked last summer and you were AMAZING!!! Can't wait for RENT!

Noel

Idina, I soooooooooooo cant wait to go to one of your concerts next month. u rock!

Emma

Idina-
I can not wait to see you in the movie!!! You are so talented! I wish i could sing and act like you! Do you know what the movie is going to be rated? I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!! You rock my world!

-Emma

Dear Idina,

I know you probably hear this a lot but I just want to tell you that you are a true hero to me. The moment I heard you sing for the first time I fell in love with your voice. I was wondering if you ever felt like you were going down the wrong path. I'm wondering because my dream is to become a performer and singer and I know it's a big dream. I want to know if hope and your love for performing helped you get where you are. I would love to hear from you.

Thanks for listening,
Mitch

Idina~ You are one of the people I admire in life. You have so much talent. I hope I can one day half as talented as you. My goal in life is to be a broadway actress. I think you and Taye make a very cute couple. I saw you in Wicked last year you were amazing. I didn't want to see the show because it was my first night in NYC ever but you made my first night in NYC amazing!! I can't wait to see you perform in Bryant park on Thursday! I look forward to more from you in the future. If your ever in the Detroit area look me up. Once again you are amazing keep up the super work~ <3 Danielle B.

Hi Idina! I just love you. You touch my heart and soul. I am a singer and everytime I sing I think of you and how much you influence and inspire me. Thank you. I am coming to your concert in Boston! See you there!!!
xoxo
Sarah

hey Idina i love you so much ur so talented! i wish someday i can be as great as you....your truly an insperation to me thank you so much
love you
x0x0143x0x0
~*~ Steph ~*~

To all the cast and crew of RENT - this is going to be a great movie. From the bits that have been released in trailers and with the new music video, it looks like you've all done a great job keeping the spirit of the musical alive and vibrant on film... not the easiest of tasks! Thank you so much for letting us in on the behind-the-scenes action - it gives a great peek at all the hard work and joy (and rehearsals and perks) of what you're doing. And thanks for participating in the renewal of the musical as a great American art form, each and every one!

Dear Idina,
I live in a small country town full of rednecks and I stand out because I love musical theatre especially shows like RENT and Wicked. My friends and I ride around at night and blare Over The Moon as loud as my car's stereo can go and we get the weirdest looks from people but we don't care. I love the song. Its totally a rock out moment in the show (although very funny at the same time) and I'm so excited to see it. I'll either be curled up in a ball of excitement or singing along with you. Also, just thought I'd throw out there that Little Rock, Arkansas and Nashville, Tennessee have alot of great venues... please come please come ... love your music love your voice love your spirit
No Day But Today
LSD

Hello to you all... Im in London England and have been to the theater six times to see RENT I love it! I've taken friends and family who have all had the same reaction to me. THANKYOU THANKYOU THANKYOU for making this into a film not only will you save me an absolute fortune but I will be able to watch RENT as often as I like. I'm so happy to be able to recognise faces in the film from the original cast and so excited I have goose bumps... Good luck guys your fantastic

Idina, You are my idol! I love you so much. It seems that any project that has your name attached to it, is bound to be gold. I cannot wait to see the movie. My friends and I have actually decided to go and stand outside the theatre really early so that we can be guaranteed the first tickets to Rent! Ok, well, now that i sound like a crazy stalker, i'm gonna stop writing, but just know that you are so incredibly amazing and i wish you nothing but good things for you.
Much Love,
Zacharey

I LOVE you Idina!! You are my Idol!! That was the funniest video entry!!! :) You seemed a little tired and I don't blame you. Singing Over the moon again and again would be tiring. lol I am glad you had a little vacation after you finished shooting. Hope you had fun. I can't wait till RENT comes out!!
Love,
Carly

The music could be better, don't you think. You're very pretty though and I would like to meet you in person.

Idina- I loved you in Wicked and Rent- you are an amazing, beautiful and talented actress with a gorgeous voice that gives me shivers every time I hear it. I listen to your CDs a good 5 or 6 times a day....I'm a big fan!
Best of luck with the rest of the movie!
Lots of Love,
Claire in SF
P.S. Try to convince the powerful release people to include SF in the November 11 release- we have just as many fans as NY or Toronto....I can hardly stand the wait from now...another week may just kill me! Either that, or I'll have to move to Toronto!!!
^_^

soo im a huge wicked fan and recently saw rent on broadway.. wow.. i cried a lot.. haha --and now im really into it wiht the soundtrack and everything.. i went to a music camp and needless to say everyone there knows the words to ''over the moon'' because i kept on asking them to 'moo wiht me' and no one knew why! haha. you are amazingly talented and i look forward to seeing all of your growth in your carrer.

Idina! I can't even begin to describe how much of an inspriation and talent you are. Everytime I listen to Wicked and Rent soundtracks I absolutely tear up and get the goosebumps every time you sing. When I saw you in Wicked I cried numerous times because of how powerful you were! I definitely can't wait until the movie version of Rent- it's going to be amazing!
<3 Dana

Idina,

My my my.... I turned on the Today's show this morning and everyone in my building must have thought I saw a jumbo rat in my apartment based on the way I screamed at 8:30 this morning! I didn't know you guys were going to be on! And, of course, you and Taye are way too cute :) So, I went through hell to get tickets to see your Aug. 27th show in Boston, and I CAN'T WAIT. (I am hoping to see a little pudge starting at the stomach.... wink wink.. I mean pregnant, of course.) It's happening soon, right!? You are the most beautiful, talented, wonderful girl. I can't wait to see your concert, and of course, RENT.

Great video! Thanks for keeping all us crazy RENTheads entertained! :D

Hola Idina,
I am so happy you entered a video blog, it was so funny! I just saw the international trailer on another website and it got me soooo excited. I try not to think about Rent coming out on the silver screen because it gets me all jumpy and ecstatic. Anyways you and everyone looked awsome and the trailer gave me chills, as always. I am so excited to see you do "over the moon" and hear it live (well you know to some extent).Unfortunatly when you were in the cast I was like six and seven and I wasn't aloud in the theatre at that age. I wanted to tell you that I think you are an amazing actress and your voice just blows me away. I have been to almost everythiing you have done since Rent. I thought you were awsome in the Wild Party and of course when I saw Wicked you practically had me in tears the whole time and I got hooked to the play. I have probably seen it like nine times and counting. i was there the night you injured yourself. I know I may sound like such a dork I could probably win a dorkathon but I was crying when I found out you were hurt. I have also been to your concert at the Zipper which was halarious and moving at the same time. You are such an insperation to me and it is my dream to become as talented as you.
xoxo
your #1 fan
Hannah

Idina, you are unbelievable.

You have the most amazing voice I've ever heard, and after seeing you in Wicked, I am so amazed by you.

I can't wait to see you in the movie!

After re-reading my post, i decided it wasn't long enough, so here I am writing again.

I was able to see a clip of the today show yesterday (aug. 4). You all did such an amazing job, and just to say that you and Taye looked so cute together. I love watching and/or reading your updates, and I am so excited to see you in the movie.

Your #.9 (I had to get ahead of 1) fan

Thank you so much for the video clip! I'm so excited for this movie. Thanks so much for keeping us updated!!
Love,
Meghan

OH EMM GEE...
I love you! i am so excited about the film and stuff. i watched you on the today show and i was amazed by you and the rest of the cast's awesomeness. i emailed you. answer it. pweese.

omg indina..u r my idol i love you so much and cannot wait till RENT comes out
ur amazing and i love ur voice its amazing im a total renthead and always will b thanks.

Idina, Your video blog is adorable. And please tell your taye that his pants really wernt that bad. Haha. Well, thank you so much for keeping us all up to date on the movie. Can't wait to see it, but I have to wait till the 23rd. boohoo. I'm seeing Wicked this spring, its a show that I am addicted to more than any sane person should be, but it wont be the same without the original elphie. Keep up the updates!

Much love,
Elizabeth

Hey Idina

You rock!!!! I can't wait to see the movie!

Luv Kelsey

We were there from the beginning, we cant wait, thanks for keeping the same cast!

Jordana & Jen

Toronto

hi Idina, i know you are probebly gonna skip over this comment so i'll try and make it quick. ok, i haven't seen Wicked yet (tickets have been booked up until march!!!) thought i amdying too and am in love with the soundtrack and your amazing voice! i support you and hope the movie is well. i cried when i heard you injured yourself while doing wicked and left the show. tell the other cast members i send my lvoe and support. i love maureen's character in the play and you'll do awesome, i promise! i am counting the days til the premire!
love,
mary :) xoxoxoxo

RENT the movie is going to be amazing!!
I just saw WICKED and i loved it, even though you werent in it(i have the soundtrack, though!!)
you're an amazing artist and keep up the good work!!!
love, Meghan

Idina darling you're positively radiant! I love the old RENT fashion style! Curls are so lovely. I CAN NOT WAIT to see the movie! Big fan. Lots of luck and love! Kisses..

Alex.

OMG Idina you are so amazing! I can't wait for the movie! It's going to be FANTASTIC!!
~Melanie

The RENT IMDb Chat loves you Idina!

Idina you rock!!! I think you are the most talented person on Broadway!! I luv RENT and Wicked and I absolutely luv the song 11. Defying Gravity!! You hit those high notes with such a loud voice I luv it!! I can hit most of them with a loud voice but I am still young so I should be able to hit them when I'm older

P.S. When did your voice mature to the one you have now?

-luv, Naomi

Hey Idina!

I came to NYC to see you on the Today show and in Bryant Park all the way from FL!!! You did an amazing job!! I tried to get your autograph or something, but Im short, and I got trampled, haha.

Thanks for performing. You have the best voice I've ever heard in my life.

Idina- You are one of the most talented people I've ever heard sing. Ever since I heard the RENT soundtrack (and fell in love with the words, the music, and the power behind them) I knew I had to learn more about the world of Broadway. Since then, I've seen many shows, listened to many more cast recordings (RENT, WICKED, and AIDA are actually my three favorites) and been in as many musical productions as possible. You've taught a whole generation of Broadway lovers to jump over the moon with their goals and dreams and I just really wanted to say thanks. :)

Wow! Idina, you go girl!! I just have to say after introducing you to my niece by way of you CD's, she now refers to you as "Melphie." I think you are so amazing and you are my hero! I also must add, I think you and your buddy, Kristin Chenoweth need to put out an album together!
You rock my socks!!
Love from Lizzy

P.S. (Melphie, now that we're friends...

hola idina,
you are the best and your voice inspires me on a daily basis, i love you chica
peace out
jami leigh

Saw Wicked today- it was great, but I couldn't get your voice out of my head. You are the best Elphaba ever, and no one's gonna bring you down!
Cheers,
Claire
Your #1 fan

i know its probably a little late but i just had to write something here-
idina-i am (one) of your biggest fans!!! i saw you in bryant park, and it was unbelieveable!! (the rehersal as well) ! im so glad theres atleast one good role model out there for 14 year old girls who wanna be just like you! thanks for doing what you do and i am SOSOSO excited 4 the movie!
thanks again-
jenna

Idina, I saw you in Wicked and I was blown away by your performance. I have that soundtrack and RENT and the Wild Party in my cd player all the time.I can't wait to see you in RENT. I was never able to see you on stage in that, so I'm so excited that I'll be able to see most of the original cast members. Too bad you won't be in concert in Florida!!

Stacey

Hello Idina! I had the pleasure of seeing you in Wicked in December 2004 and since then I have become a big fan of yours. I have been closely following your career and am just amazed at how much of a wonderful performer & person you are. I look forward to seeing you in RENT this fall and I wish I could attend one of your concerts but it's just a little far from Baltimore...HOWEVER...I haven't ruled out the idea of just taking the plunge and driving up there just to see you on stage again!

Thanks for taking the time to respond to all of your fans. You are truly an amazing woman and I wish you nothing but the best in all that you do!

---Mike Garcia from Baltimore, MD---

Hey Idina, I am soooo excited to see the movie in the fall!! I want to go to NYC to see it when it first comes out!!! RENT is my fav musical ever!!!! I love it soooo much!!!

xoxox
Stephanie!!

You are the most amazing person. I only wish that I could have seen you perform in RENT or Wicked. I cannot wait for this movie to come out. I think you have the most amazing voice. Thank you for sharing your gift with the world.
-Julie

I saw you in Wicked in December 2003, and again the performance before the mishap with the trap door. I stood in the cold for hours next to a 6 year old girl, and the sweet security guard promised to bring you over to us first. He did. I took a most unflattering picture of up your nose.

I'm sure you've heard it often, but I wish I had a voice as clear and powerful as yours.

Are you putting out another CD? You and Kristin (she's adorable!) should put out a duet album.

Your arms are looking very thin lately. =)

Idina- you have inspired so many people and I can't tell you enough how much your performances have affected me. I watched the making of wicked today and I wanted to cry every time you sang, it was just so beautiful. Looking forward to the movie!
<3 megan

HEY IDINA!!
I LOVE YOU SOO MUCH!!..YOU ARE SOOO BEAUTIFUL!! I LOVE YOUR VOICE!..AND I LOVE YOUR HUSBAND!!..HeHe!!..I am 14 and I live in ohio and my dream would be to meet you..my family is getting annoied with me talking about you all the time!..Im always like did u know Idina is shorter than me(because I thought u were really tall:becus u look tall compared to chenoweth)or ill be like, Idina has to moon the cameras in the movie!..but I love ya soo much and listen to Wicked all most every day and I am singing the Wizard ad I for my voice lessons right now and you are just an awesome person!..and I wish someday ill be on the stage with you!!..I luv ya miss Elphaba(the best show ever is Wicked, Iam mentally obssesed!!)/Maureen
your biggest little fan!!
Hannah
write me back!!!!>.:)

Idina,
Just a 18 year old girl from Kansas here (Dorothy says Hi, and she is sorry about the water) Just wanted to let you know that your talents and abilities can and have reached even the most hick towns of the country and that you have personaly given me hope of a dream to someday be on Broadway. Gotta start some where and weddings arent that bad of a place. See you some where over the moon. ;)
Devoted Fan
ps. Tell Taye that he shouldnt have told the whole world that you are self conscience about your arms, but they arent fat

I just want to take this chance (As a bunch of other people have) to say you are a very very talented actress...which I assume you already know. lol. You are an inspiration to a lot of people...not only are you talented but you seem to be a great person as well. You are amazing...hope to see you in concert someday!
Andrea

Hey Idina-

I have been a huge fan of yours (I am sure you get that alot) since seeing rent for my 16th birthday 8 years ago! Loved you as Amneris in Aida, and of course you are my favorite witch in Wicked!

You are such an inspiration, keep up the great work!

Hey 1st your arms don't look fat!!!!!! 2nd I love you and everything you do!!!!!

Idina -

I am a huge fan of yours and love your work! It seems like you are having so much fun on the set of Rent and i can't wait to see the turn out!! i am totally amazed by everything u do and hope you realize what a huge inspiration and hero you are to so many people!

Your Biggest Fan,
Kyle

omg when u were like "last night i had a dream" u could totally hear ur long island backround it was so cute. this is gonna b the most amazin movie in the world im so excited i cant even think. lol ots gonna b so good
xoxo
ur no1 fan
cristina

Hola Idina. Ha, don't worry, I'm not gonna speak Spanish through all of this. I swear, you are just too hilarious, gorgeous and talented! As for never wanting to sing that song again, I don't think I blame you. Ha ha, jk, jk. You're fantastic and finally everyone will know who you are when this movie comes out[it really annoys me when I mention your name and people are like "Who?", since your my idol]! Anyway, ya gotta love the Janet Jackson microphone and your curls. They really work for you. Love ya lots, Jazzy M.
PS: Mooooo![sorry, couldn't resist.]

wow idina. you amaze me in so many ways. i have your cd and "penny" is one of the most amazing songs i have ever heard. i saw you when you were in "wicked" and since then i've been inseperaple from any musical on broadway or off. i really want to become a broadway star and i just wanted to let you know that you started me. your humor and you amazing voice is inspirational. i hope you continue to be as amazing as you always are. rent is going to begreat. i can't wait! thank you.

SO BLAZED!
I love her!

Idina-
I am sooo excited for the movie!!! u are like my favorite person ever, and i check you fansite every 10 minutes for updates lol. You have such an amazing voice!!!
I''m not sure i'f i'm allowed, but i really want to see your new play. Or at least maybe go to the backdoor to meet you :)
You are always wearing the cutest things. Like from the other blog entry, and the shirt you wore in the bryant park performance. You're hair is also nice.
wicked is the best play ever!! o and somethin cool, but a little odd,the choir at school is singing defying gravity, yeah thought u'd laugh.

u rock,
Bridgy

Idina,
Once upon a time I went to see you in Wicked and you were amazing... then we stood out in the cold and waited for you to come and sign autographs... alas you never came! Sad story, huh?! But we did get Jennifer & Joey's autographs. I am very excited to see you in Rent and a not so subtle hint: A concert in Utah would be the best!
hearts-
Steph

Hi Idina, I had seen you in Wicked when you were in San Francisco. I just wanted to say that you are amazing. i cant wait to see the movie.
You were my final pice of the puzzle of why i want to be a broadway actress. that is my one goal in life. thank you soo much for being an inspiration to me and everyone else. One day i hope to get the chance to meet you so i could thank you in person.
thanks again
Sarah R.
P.S if you are ever in Marin County come and see Marin School of the Arts. it is a high school for people who want to fallow their dreams, just like you did.

Dear Idina

I think you are amazing! You are incredable! I loved you in RENT and in Aida and The Wild Party and Wicked which is the most connecting and insperational musical in the world! I love Defying Gravity and my counslers friend now plays Boq's understudy Rob Sapp, so i have seen everything and you are amazing, one question, there are rumors all over my school saying that you are after you do See What I Wanna See, you will be doing a Wicked: The Movie with KRISTEN CHENOWETH? Also there is a rumor saying that you are the BEST SINGER EVER! WHICH ISN'T A RUMOR CUZ IT'S TRUE! but i just want to know with the Wicked: The Movie rumor PLEASE BE SO! we need to see you play the beautiful green girl on the screen so even more people can see you! I cant wait and please notify the world somehow of what your doing!!!

x0x0 - elisabeth

idina menzel you are absolutley amazing!!
words cant even describe you! you serosily have the best voice ever and your soooo pretty and ahhh u have the hottest husband!! haha ... in one of your songs from ur CD, Still I Cant Be, you have a line that says "well i dont believe im beautiful but at least i have my sister's smile" --(i hope thats right) well how can you think that! your GEORGOUS!!!!!!!!! loll well im sooo excited for nov 11. i <3 RENT i listen to the soundtrack all the time (and im obsessed with WICKED, i know everyline, everysong its saddddddd) and yeahh your going to be great in RENT! this summer i went to camp and i got all my friends into WICKED and RENT. they all looveee you now!! haha welll best of luckkk - and btw just thought id tell you, YOU have made me want to become a broadway starr! i didnt realize how amazing broadway was untill i saw Wicked and now i want NOTHING MOREE THAN TO BECOME AS SUCCESSFULL AS YOU in the broadway world!! thanks for doing that for me!! alwayssss, cm

Hey Idina!
We saw your concert in Boston & we loved it! We bought your CD too and we listen to it all the time. We saw the RENT trailer at the movies and we pretty much flipped out. Can't wait to see it!
Bye! Good luck with everything!

Idina, I just want to tell you that you are my hero. I saw in Wicked twice in New York. Each time, I felt revitalized. You are such an amazing singer. You and Kristen were amazing together. I am 17 now, but after high school, I am hoping to get into Ithaca and eventually be on stage as Elphaba. You are amazing, and I love your voice. I would love it if you wrote back. It would mean so much to me. You are such an amazing actress and singer, and when I grow up, I want to be you. Congrats on your many achievements.
Love,
Jocelyn Sara

Idina-
As soon as I saw that the Rent movie was rated PG-13 I started jumping up and down screaming! If it was rated R, I wouldnt be aloud to see it and I'm really excited to see you in it!
I have been a huge fan of yours ever since i saw wicked and I really wish I could meet you! You are my idol!!!

Emma age 12

Idina,
i just wanted to let u know how much you have inspired me! most of my free time is spent belting out "Take Me or Leave Me". i'm also in theatre down in New Orleans. and if i'm as lucky to be half as wonderful as you, i will praise God!

Much Love,
Rachel Naquin

Your Maureen and Elphaba are incredible (those being two of my dreams now, although I could never match up to your vast talent). Take Me or Leave Me is incredible, period (kudos to Tracie as well) and I wanted to let you know that you're an inspiration to me as well. Moooooooooo!
~Sarah
(P.S. I LOVE this entry. You come across like a really great person).

Hey Idina. I just wanted to let you know that I think you're - well, - incredibly amazing. You seem like a really great person besides being incredibly, incredibly talented. When I first heard one of your songs (the first I heard was actually Defying Gravity - wow!) it blew me away. I can only hope to be half as good as you. I'm actually performing "Over The Moon" at a small districts competition. You do that song in the most amazing way, I love it.

HAHA!! That's funny. I'm Emma age 13! Well, I was kinda thinking the same thing. I'm glad it's PG-13! You ROCK Idina!!

Much Love,
Emma age 13

P.S. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE come to California!!!

Idina--you look sooo amazingly pretty in thoes shots :D....I can't wait to see the movie! (however, I'll have to watch 'over the moon' through my fingers, because I am very scared of cows :D)
xoxo
Skylar

Last night, i had a dream....
I absolutely love this song. It's crazy!!!! I have no idea what the hell it all means but its super hilarious. I probably wouldnt like it if anyone else was singing it. You are so beautiful, and I envy every ounce of your prettiness. Grrr why can't i be as pretty as you, Idina?! Now your voice...no words come to mind because theres no one word that means amazing, spectacular, beautiful and touching. Unless i make it up..like amaztaculutifuling..ha good luck with that one. i cant even describe your voice its just perfect. Well incase you didnt know this, there is a town in NY called frankfort. When you tour the New England area, please make a pit stop let's say...right in front of my house. Lol. I wish i could meet you! Well please respond if you could. hope i could brighten your day

R*i*S*s*A

~NOT IN MY BACKYARD UTENSILS...GO BACK TO CHINA! (bih dee bomm)~ lmao i absolutely adore that line.

love ya tonnnnnnnnnz!

LOL. I liked this post a lot. This is one of those songs to me that no matter how many times I hear it, I crack up! It's so funny. I could understand though why you don't want to sing it anymore. "They come knocking on my doghouse door and I say, "not in my backyard utensils. Go back to china!" "Bi de booo". Don't let me get into the part about you, the milk, and the cow. :) But still, I have the soundtrack, and you sang it really well! Lol. so, "Moo with me."

kudos to ya.
-thomas Moooooooooo!

Tee-hee, Idina, you're so funny! "::inhales:: Last night, I had a dream..." That had my friend and me rolling for, I kid you not, an hour. We'd just look at each other and crack up.

You are SO, SO beautiful. Everything you do blows me away. Keep it up, and I hope to see you onstage one day. (I got into Wicked like, a week after you stopped performing; I was woebegone, I tell you.)

Keep being so amazing, gorgeous. We all love you!

-Shae

Idina- when i first heard you sing i was amazed but when i saw you in wicked OMG! i dont even think amazing describes you you are so talented and as an inspiring actress i dream that one day i can sing half as well as you! YOUR AMAZING! I was six when rent came out but when i heard you were doing the movie i was flipping out! i had heard amazing things about you as maureen (plus you were so great on the orginal recordings) so i was in heaven. All we talk about at my children;s theater is you and how we love you in every character you play. You are amazing! and just thought you should no that i love all your songs in rent and "not in my back yard utensils, go back to china" is my favorite line of all time! i love you, Maureen and RENT, i wish you only the best of luck!

ps- thank you for the inspiration you've become and you probally know this but no actor is truley loved, have more fans or is admired more than the ones who perfom on b'way!

Hey Idina..
I know everyone must say that they are you number one fan, but i am! I saw Wicked when you were in it 5 times and actually got to come backstage and meet you a couple of times beacuse i am friendly with the composer, Alex. I am also coming to see you in "see what i wanna see" on the 18th. Im so excited for the rent movie to come out! I love and admire you so much and i want to be just like you some day.
love always..your biggest fan
randi<33

Idina you're soooo cool. I cannot wait to see the movie. I loved how she referred to it as her "Janet Jackson" microphone, since I love Janet. I'm sooo bummed I didn't get to see you in Wicked, but I listen to the cast recording ALL the time. I love "The Wizard and I" "As long as you're mine" and "Defying Gravity"

Hey Idina!...i just saw the movie and u were awsome!!..ur Over the Moon song was hilarious!!..it was great..i loved it. I think ur really cool..Keep up the good work!!

~Ashton B.~

Idina,
I saw you in Wicked and thought you were amazing. I was soo sad when you left and now I'm scared to see it with an other actrice. I can't wait to see you in Rent. My friend has played songs for me that you sang, but I can't listen to CDs because I don't want to spoil it :). I think you are really amazing and I can't wait to see you in Rent. (I'm going to see you without green skin! lol.)

Your hugest fan,
~*~Nicole~*~

hey idina! we love more than life! you rock! you make us "green" with envy! haha

love,
rrrozell and joe

Pahahahaha "I don't wanna sing this song ever again. I just am ready to be like *puts cigarette to mouth, mellowly saying*...last night I had a dream!!" You crack me up. I really don't know how you manage to stay awake through all the hard work!! Even while exhausted you still look cute as ever =)!! Well hey, for what it's worth, I'm glad you sang "Over The Moon" for the 51st time!! My friend and I had tears in our eyes, we were laughing so hard!!...You are so beautiful!! A girl couldn't ask for a better role model...funny, warm, caring, talented, beautiful...and so much more!!

**Biggest hugs and smiles!** <3Maureen.

Indina you were awesome!! you have such a great voice! i especially liked take me baby or leave me! you and tracie did great together! i'd think that'd be hard. thank you so much for such a WONDERFUL film and performence!!!

You're doing a great work here. I enjoyed visiting here very much. Thanks! to Make Girl you should be very Superb: , Roll Mistery is very good Table when Player is Cards it will Forecast Soldier , to Give Circle you should be very Green when Girl Compute Table Lose

Idina, you're beautiful! I loved you in Wicked as Elphaba. Defying gravity is an awesome song. I loved you as Maureen too. Over the moon is just great. You're a very talented person! Good luck on your career.
Love,
Jeremy

I think Over the Moon was really good. You are a very good actor.MMMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

~*Stephanie*~

Idina,
Haha you are so funny, I understand why you would "never want to sing this song again" but I'm glad you did it 50 times because it came out awesome! Thanks for all your effort, the film is great and you're (obviously) amazing in it.

~Jillian Ziman

Stupid Hollywood Foreign Press Association. I can't believe Rent wasn't recognized as a Golden Globe nominee. Anyone want to join me in writing a nasty letter?

Ah I always watch this one.
It's very cute. You look tired when he's talking to you about shooting Over The Moon for the 293487239 thousandth time. I like your accent's they're cute. <33
I forgot that I didn't comment on this one when it first was out so I am now. Kinda late but oh well.
K well YOU ARE AMAZING IDINA!!
<3Rach

hello miss idina....it's carlee the chic that comments you on myspace all the time that you commented back because you're so amazing....sounds like someone's getting bored of doing over the moon! lol i would never be able to perofrm it that many times. you amaze me and i love you....and i hope you still get this even though its been forever! love you

infinite x's and o's,
carlee

LMAOO I understand why you don't want to sing that song ever again it's super hilarious I made my brothers listen to it and the blank expression at the end is even funnier. The cow drink part was EXTREMLY DISTURBING AND HILARIOUS at the same time I always laugh my head off everytime i hear this song, but your prettiness over powers the song in the movie :P Love you Idina *muah*

xoxo
mish<3

OMG!!!!!!!!!! Idina i love u so muchhy...... me and my friend haley wanted to write u a letter but we didnt now wat do put so we couldnt do it.
But i am so ure biggest fan. I think u r super duper PRETTY!!!! i was wonderin wat is ure favorite song....maybe someday i get to meet u and ure husband bc i wanna see wat ure family is like and etc......i prolly gonna write to u everyday is i have time bc i either am talkin to haley on the computer or doin homework cause hw these days are gettin relly hard and it is kinda hard....so well i have to go cause my hands are killin me rite now so i ll talk to u lata it i have the time......
p.s i am not a stranger a lot of people now me so that makes me not a stranger...bye i haeart u so muchhy

Oh Idina words could not describe how happy I get whenever I hear you sing!
Though I haven't had the privelage to see oyu Live on stage I have saw you on Television
and the movies ! I think you have an incredible gift, and I hope that one day I will be able to meet you
(though I wouldn't know what to say) I would probably be speechless! I can't say enough how sweet I
I think you are and how much you have touched me through your performances.
Though I currently live in Cleveland my heart is and will always be in New York with you (and the Yankees)!
I know that you are extremely busy so I wouldn't dare ask you to write back but it would be totally awesome if you could.
I hope that one day I could see you and meet you that would by far be the happiest day of my life!!
I do have a question what kind of cats do you have ? I have a domestic shorthair he's grey and his name is
Smokey Robinson Johnson.
I also want to say that you and your Husband look so darn cute togather!

I LOVE YOU SO MUCH YOU WERE GREAT IN RENT!!!!!!!!!!<3
LOVE
JESSSS
p.s. are you bya ny chance coming to Toronto??THAT WOULD BE GREAT!!!!