Idina Menzel and the Inspiration She Finds From the LGBTQ+ Community
Every one of us has a dream, and even at my “ripe” old age, the actor in me still fantasizes about being on a Broadway stage.
I can’t believe I’m going to admit this in public, but when I hear “Memory” from Cats while I’m running, I belt the tune out and imagine I’m singing that song on a stage (sans the cat outfit).I worked with Betty Buckley once while I was at Sears and Kmart, and she did a promotional appearance for us, and I told her the story, and she laughed.
That was 15 years ago, and I’m still dreaming about it.This week sees the premiere of a new documentary film, Idina Menzel: Which Way to the Stage?, which follows Tony Award-winning actress and singer Idina Menzel on her path to realize a lifelong dream: headlining a concert at Madison Square Garden in her hometown of New York City.
Along the same lines, I’ve also had illusions about singing “Piano Man” at the Garden next to Billy Joel. I’ve got to get over myself.Menzel is raw and vulnerable with her interviews in the documentary as she goes on this intimate journey to her dream, coping with the challenges of being a working mom and wife on a grueling travel schedule while preparing to take the stage at the legendary arena.Directed by Anne McCabe and produced in partnership with Ideal Partners, Idina Menzel: Which Way to the Stage?
