See photos of 'Redwood' on Broadway, starring Idina Menzel
The Tony Award winner for Wicked returns to Broadway for the first time in a decade in a new, original musical she co-created with director Tina Landau.
Step into the redwood forest! Photos are now available of Redwood on Broadway, starring Idina Menzel (Wicked, Rent, Frozen). The Tony Award-winning actress climbs to the skies in this new musical written and directed by Tina Landau, co-written by Menzel, and featuring a score by Kate Diaz in her Broadway debut.
Menzel stars as Jesse, who experiences an earth-shattering loss and takes a cross-country road trip from NYC to California. There, finding herself among the majestic redwood forests, she discovers a new community and opens up a path to healing.
Check out photos of the Redwood musical, and get tickets to see it at the Nederlander Theatre!
Photo credit: Redwood on Broadway. (Photos by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade)
Frequently asked questions
Where is Redwood playing?
Redwood is playing at Nederlander Theatre. The theatre is located at 208 West 41st Street (between 7th and 8th Avenue), New York, 10036.
How long is Redwood?
The running time of Redwood is 1hr 50min. No intermission.
What is Redwood about?
See Redwood the musical on Broadway starring Idina Menzel. A new musical, Redwood in New York is “visually stunning and immersive” (San Diego Magazine).
How do you book tickets for Redwood?
Book tickets for Redwood on New York Theatre Guide.
What's the age requirement for Redwood?
The recommended age for Redwood is Ages 12+. Children under the age of 5 are not permitted..
What are the songs in Redwood?
Redwood is a fully original musical and features songs by Kate Diaz. Director/playwright/co-lyricist Tina Landau and Idina Menzel scouted her online when searching for a composer outside of the musical theater genre.
Who wrote Redwood?
Kate Diaz wrote the music, Tina Landau wrote the book, and both contributed to the lyrics.
Who directed Redwood?
Tina Landau, who received a 2018 Tony Award nomination for Best Direction of a Musical for SpongeBob SquarePants, directs this new musical.
Is Redwood appropriate for kids?
This show is recommended for ages 12 and up. Redwood contains strong language and themes of loss and addiction.
Is Redwood good?
Based on reviews from the La Jolla Playhouse run, the show is quite special: “Redwood feels like the American musical of tomorrow,” San Diego Union-Tribune said.
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