Idina was born on Long Island, New York, to a Jewish family. Her mother, Helene, is a therapist, and her father, Stuart Mentzel, worked as a pajama salesman. She was raised in Syosset, New York, with her younger sister Cara, and later changed the spelling of her last name (Mentzel) because of constant mispronunciation.
When Menzel was 15 years old, her parents divorced and she began working as a wedding and bar mitzvah singer. A job she continued throughout her time at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. She earned a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in Drama at NYU.
In 1995, Menzel auditioned for Rent, which became her first professional theater job and her Broadway debut. Rent opened off-Broadway at the New York Theatre Workshop on January 26, 1996. The show moved to Broadway's Nederlander Theatre due to its popularity. For her performance as Maureen Johnson in the original cast, Menzel received a Tony nomination as Best Featured Actress in a Musical. Her final performance in the musical was on July 1, 1997.
Following the success of Rent, Menzel released her first solo album entitled "Still I Can't Be Still" on "Hollywood Records," Menzel also originated the role of Dorothy in Summer of ’42 at Goodspeed Opera House in Connecticut, starred as Sheila in the New York City Center Encores! production of Hair, and appeared on Broadway as Amneris in Aida. Menzel earned a Drama Desk Award nomination for her performance as Kate in the Manhattan Theatre Club's 2000 off-Broadway production of Andrew Lippa's The Wild Party. Her other off-Broadway credits include the pre-Broadway run of Rent and The Vagina Monologues.
In 2003, Menzel starred with actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth on Broadway in Wicked, a musical by Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman loosely based upon the popular 1995 Gregory Maguire novel. Menzel received the 2004 Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West. On her third-to-last performance of Wicked on January 8, 2005, she fell through a trap door and cracked a lower rib. The injury prevented her from performing in the January 9 show. Menzel did, however, make a special out-of-costume appearance at that performance, performed her final song, and received a 5 minute long standing ovation. Menzel was replaced by Elphaba standby Shoshana Bean.
Following Wicked, Menzel appeared off-Broadway in the Public Theater's production of See What I Wanna See, a Michael John LaChiusa-penned musical whose run ended in December 2005, for which she received Drama Desk Award and Drama League Award nominations. She reprised her Tony Award-winning role as Elphaba in the West End production of Wicked when it opened at London's Apollo Victoria Theater on September 7, 2006. During the run, she joined the ranks of highest paid female performer in the West End at $30,000 per week. Menzel finished her West End run on December 30, 2006. She was succeeded by Elphaba standby Kerry Ellis.
Menzel played the role of Florence in the 21st Anniversary concert of Chess at the Royal Albert Hall, London from May 12–13, 2008, alongside Kerry Ellis, Adam Pascal and Josh Groban.
In 2008, Menzel headlined the Powerhouse Theatre's reading of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's musical Nero from July 1–11. She performed the role of Nero’s mistress Poppea.
Menzel's film roles include appearances in Just a Kiss, Kissing Jessica Stein, Tollbooth, Water, Ask the Dust, Enchanted, and Rent, in which she and five other original cast members reprised their stage roles. As a singer Menzel is known for her wide vocal range, and her use of the 'belt' technique.
Menzel performed at the 1998 Lilith Fair summer concert festival and continues to write and perform original music. She has toured extensively and frequently performs in various venues throughout New York City. She produced and released her debut album, Still I Can’t Be Still, for Hollywood Records in 1998. One single from the album, "Minuet," made the Radio & Records CHR/Pop Tracks chart at #48 in October 1998.
Her second album, Here, was released independently by Zel Records in 2004. Menzel has contributed to soundtracks, including those for the film The Other Sister and the ABC television dramedy Desperate Housewives. In 2007, she appeared on the Beowulf soundtrack singing the end credits song, "A Hero Comes Home." Also in 2007, Menzel's powerful singing voice lead her to be asked to accompany the baritone British X-Factor runner-up Rhydian Roberts on his debut album, duetting on the song "What If."
Her third solo album, I Stand, was released on January 29, 2008. The CD includes many new songs, including the lead single, "Brave," the title track "I Stand," and a song released on EP, "Gorgeous." The album debuted at #58 in the Billboard 200 making it the first solo album by Menzel to make the charts. There are five versions of this album: the original version, the special limited edition, the iTunes version, the Barnes & Noble edition, and the Borders edition.
On April 1, 2008, Menzel kicked off her "I Stand" tour in support of her new album.
On November 11, 2008, Menzel released a new single in conjunction with Major League Baseball. The single is entitled "Hope" and all proceeds go to Stand Up 2 Cancer.
On November 27, 2008, Menzel performed "I Stand" on the M&M Candies float as part of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
On December 10, 2009, it was confirmed that Menzel was in negotiations to have a recurring role on Glee. In Spring 2010, Menzel began playing the role of Shelby Corcoran, the coach of the opposing Glee club, Vocal Adrenaline. She was also revealed as Rachel Berry's biological mother.
When asked about 'Defying Gravity' being sung on Glee, Idina was asked about her musical future. She said that the long-rumored movie version of 'Wicked' would probably not be green-lit until there's a dip in its Broadway grosses.
Idina also said that she had met with Andrew Lloyd Webber about taking the role of Betty Schaefer in his much delayed Sunset Boulevard film adaptation. As of February 2010, it is widely believed that Idina is no longer part of Sunset Boulevard as she wanted the role enlarged, to the refusal of Lloyd-Webber.
Menzel married actor Taye Diggs, her co-star from the original Broadway production of Rent, on January 11, 2003 after 7 years of dating. They have a Yorkshire Terrier named Sammy Davis Jr. and two cats named Ella and Coltrane, whom they call their "Jazz Cats" because they were named after famous jazz performers. On December 6, 2004, it was reported by the New York Post that Menzel and Diggs were threatened with harm in a series of letters because of their interracial marriage. Their son, Walker Nathaniel Diggs, was born on September 2, 2009.
Menzel was an Honorary Chair of the Imperial Court of New York's Annual Charity Coronation Ball, Night of A Thousand Gowns on March 21, 2009. Other Honorary Chairs for the evening's charity event included Sir Elton John CBE, Patti LuPone, John Cameron Mitchell, Joan Rivers and Dame Robin Strasser.
Baby It's Cold Outside
Idina Menzel Lyrics
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Baby, it's cold outside
I gotta go away
Baby, it's cold outside
This evening has been
Been hoping that you'd dropped in
So very nice
I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice
Beautiful, what's your hurry?
My father will be pacing the floor
Listen to that fireplace roar
So really I'd better scurry
Beautiful, please don't hurry
Well, maybe just a half a drink more
I'll put some records on while I pour
The neighbors might think
Baby, it's bad out there
Say, what's in this drink?
No cabs to be had out there
I wish I knew how
Your eyes are like starlight now
To break this spell
I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell
Why thank you
I ought to say no, no, no sir
Mind if move in closer?
At least I'm gonna say that I tried
What's the sense of hurting my pride?
I really can't stay
Baby, don't hold out
Baby, it's cold outside
Ah, you're very pushy, you know
I like to think of it as opportunistic
I simply must go
Baby, it's cold outside
The answer is no
But, baby, it's cold outside
The welcome has been
How lucky that you dropped in
So nice and warm
Look out the window at that storm
My sister will be suspicious
Gosh your lips look delicious
My brother will be there at the door
Waves upon a tropical shore
My maiden aunt's mind is vicious
Gosh your lips are delicious
Well, maybe just a cigarette more
Never such a blizzard before
And I don't even smoke
I gotta get home
Baby, you'll freeze out there
Say, lend me a comb?
It's up to your knees out there
You've really been grand
I feel when I touch your hand
But don't you see?
How can you do this thing to me?
There's bound to be talk tomorrow
Think of my life-long sorrow
At least there'll be plenty implied
If you caught pneumonia and died
I really can't stay
Get over that hold out
Baby, it's cold
Baby, it's cold outside
Okay, fine, just another drink then
That took a lot of convincing
The song Baby It's Cold Outside was written by Frank Loesser in 1944, and it is a duet between two characters who are referred to as "Wolf" and "Mouse." In its context, the song was written as a flirtatious game of persuasion, an innocent interaction between a man and a woman during Christmastime. However, the song's lyrics have been the subject of controversy in recent years due to their perceived implication of sexual harassment and drugging.
The first verse begins with the female character expressing a wish to leave due to the cold weather, but the male character tries to convince her to stay for "just a half a drink more." The female is then concerned about what others will think, such as their respective parents, the neighbors, and her sister. The male character continues to persuade her to stay for her own safety, claiming that he will lend her a coat and that it's too cold outside. The song ends with the female character giving in to his persuasion.
The controversial lyrics of the song have led to debates about its appropriateness in modern times. While some argue that it promotes sexual harassment and a lack of respect for boundaries, others argue that it was written in a different era and should be viewed contextually. Regardless, the song remains a classic Christmas tune that has been covered by numerous artists over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
I really can't stay (Baby it's cold outside)
I don't want to stay, but it's really cold outside
I gotta go away (Baby it's cold outside)
I have to leave because it's cold outside
This evening has been (Been hoping that you'd dropped in)
I've been looking forward to your visit
So very nice (I'll hold your hands they're just like ice)
It's great to have you here, but your hands are cold
My mother will start to worry (Beautiful what's your hurry?)
My mom will be concerned if you leave too soon
My father will be pacing the floor (Listen to the fireplace roar)
My dad is anxious and the fireplace is making noise
So really I'd better scurry (Beautiful please don't hurry)
I should probably leave soon, but don't rush
Well maybe just a half a drink more (I'll put some records on while I pour)
Maybe I'll have one more drink and we can listen to music
The neighbors might think (Baby it's bad out there)
People will judge me if I leave in this weather
Say what's in this drink? (No cabs to be had out there)
I'm curious about what's in my drink, and there are no taxis available
I wish I knew how (Your eyes are like starlight now)
I'm drawn to you and your eyes are beautiful
To break this spell (I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell) (Why thank you)
I want to snap out of this trance and compliment you on your appearance
I ought to say no, no, no sir (Mind if move in closer?)
I know I should refuse, but can I get closer to you?
At least I'm gonna say that I tried (What's the sense of hurtin' my pride?)
I will try to resist, but why bother if it will just hurt my ego?
Baby it's cold outside
It's still really cold outside
Ah, you're very pushy you know?
You're quite persistent
I like to think of it as opportunistic
I prefer to call it seizing the chance
I simply must go (Baby it's cold outside)
I really have to leave because it's freezing outside
The answer is no (But baby it's cold outside)
I don't want to accept your invitation, but it's so cold
The welcome has been (How lucky that you dropped in)
I'm glad you came to visit
So nice and warm (Look out the window at that storm)
It's cozy inside while it's storming outside
My sister will be suspicious (Gosh your lips look delicious!)
My sister will think something is going on because your lips look tempting
My brother will be there at the door (Waves upon a tropical shore)
My brother is coming over and he's as unwelcome as a wave on a shore
My maiden aunt's mind is vicious (Gosh your lips are delicious!)
My aunt can be mean and she'll also notice your lips
Well maybe just a cigarette more (Never such a blizzard before) (And I don't even smoke)
Perhaps I'll have one more cigarette, but it's never snowed this much before and I don't even smoke
I've got to get home (Baby you'll freeze out there)
I really need to go home, or you'll freeze if you stay here
Say lend me a coat? (It's up to your knees out there!)
Can I borrow a coat? The snow is really deep out there!
You've really been grand, (I feel when I touch your hand)
You've been amazing, and I feel something when I touch you
But don't you see? (How can you do this thing to me?)
Can't you see that it's wrong to make me want to stay?
There's bound to be talk tomorrow (Think of my life long sorrow!)
People will gossip about us tomorrow, and it will cause me lifelong pain
At least there will be plenty implied (If you caught pneumonia and died!)
Even if we don't do anything, people will assume the worst and be relieved if you got sick and left
I really can't stay (Get over that old out)
I cannot stay, so stop trying to persuade me
Baby it's cold
It's very cold outside
Baby it's cold outside
It's still freezing outside
Okay fine, just another drink then
Fine, I'll have one more drink
That took a lot of convincing!
You really had to persuade me to stay
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Frank Loesser
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@natebroadus8474
@@123axel123 depends on the stage of their relationship. He might have been reminiscing.
Either way, what we know for a fact is Frank Loesser wrote the song in 1944 for he and his wife to perform at parties. The theme has nothing to do with sexual assault, either. It's about a man urging his girlfriend/fiance to stay, rather than go out in a blizzard. For unmarried couples to spend the night together in that era was considered scandalous. The woman makes mention of it numerous times in the song, yet even she displays signs she wants to stay ("So really I'd better scurry... Well, maybe just a half a drink more").
This whole stupid thing hinges on one single line in the song ("-say, what's in this drink?"), which is about as vague as you can possibly get and entirely driven by modern perspectives of date rape drugs. Maybe she's a light weight? Maybe it was a particularly strong vintage? Notice that, unlike most people under a drug, she never loses her faculties ("I ought to say no-no-no sir... At least I'm gonna say that I tried.") She's already thinking about what she is going to say the next day to explain why she spent the night in case anyone asks, ffs.
Yet as much as she claims to protest, SHE keeps making the decision to stay ("My maiden aunt's mind is vicious... Well, maybe just a cigarette more.").
He wants her to stay and she wants to stay -- they're just pondering how it might look based on societal standards of the time.
This whole so-called rape connection is based in zero fact. You might as well try to get Somebody's Watching Me banned for promoting stalking.
@francisdalapo5770
Amazing! What a wonderful choreography! The act shows how little kids can portray grown ups at their best.
The director of this little show reminds me of the good old days.
The art of dancing and singing together with acting shows how wonderful God is.
I always consider God is the source of all our talents. The glory of man's ability to make things happen the way it should be is because everything is inspired by Him.
Once again, I am pretty much delighted of this short video clip . More power and may God bless us all. Happy holidays!!!
@kittenschoice
I like this music video by Michael SO MUCH MORE. The song comes off as light hearted and cute.
When you watch the original music video, it does seem a little creepy.
when she says "maybe just have a drink more"
the man points to a corner to get her to look there as he says "put some records on while I pour" and he grabs a glass that's already prepared on the table next to him quickly without making it obvious or looking at it, and distracting her by pointing to the opposite direction of where the drink is, telling her to "put some records on while I pour" so he can get it without her noticing.
that particular scene in the old music video version creeped me out.
then immediately he hands it to her the drink as she talks about what the neighbors might think. As she's about to sip, she stops before it touched her lips and says "say whats in this drink"
THE OLD MUSIC VIDEO IS SO BAD LOL OMG - I hope michael is trying to put more focus on the beauty of the song itself, to help people forget the original music video that was attributed to it.
Old music video: youtube.com/watch?v=7MFJ7ie_yGU
crazy how times change so drastically as to what is acceptable in society, and what isn't.
Edit: he even changed those lyrics. to "maybe one soda pop more". and the "say whats in this drink' changed to "say, was that a wink?"
they should have encouraged this version of the song, I bet nobody noticed these small changes he made so that the old implications of the song wouldn't apply to his version.
@vanessagardea3880
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@Kalahridudex
Idina: Sorry I stayed at Michael's house, it was just too cold outside
Idina's family: But the cold never bothered you...
@emilyelizabeth9866
DEAD 😂😂😂 Best way to start the day
@emilysalazar9352
Idina: let it go!
@o4_
Why did you do this do me?
@D.O.N.U.T.
NOT THIS SONG AGAIN AAAAAAGGGHHHH
@_llydsgh3826
Oml fr tho
@TheSolidMidgetOfficial
Wow. Kids these days have deeper voices.
@olibrr.
Ikr 😳
@BookEatPeople
Just imagine them in a few years
@cardodalisay817
Are you stupid? Those aren't kids.