One night only! Idina Menzel is coming to Chicago to perform with the full Lyric Opera Orchestra. The concert is scheduled for May 1, 2027, at the Lyric Opera House of Chicago.
Idina Menzel made her Broadway debut in 1996 in the musical Rent, playing the role of Maureen Johnson. Her debut earned her a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. In 2003, she played the original role of Elphaba Thropp on Broadway for the musical Wicked, and won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. Since 2013, she has been the voice of Elsa in Disney’s franchise Frozen, and her recorded song for the franchise, “Let It Go,” won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and reached No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. She also won the Teen Choice Award for playing the role of Elsa. After leaving Broadway in 2005, she returned in 2014 to perform in the musical If/Then, which led her to receive another Tony Award nomination.
Most recently, she returned to Broadway in 2025 to star in the musical Redwood, at the same theatre where she made her Broadway debut in 1996, the Nederlander Theatre. In 2025, she won a Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards.
Menzel has been having a special tour throughout 2026, only performing concerts in select cities. In 2027, she is only having concerts in two cities so far. Her performance in Chicago will be a special symphony concert accompanied by the Lyric Opera Orchestra. She plans to perform an intimate program filled with her favorite songs and musical theatre acts. Don’t miss out on a one-night-only performance in Chicago by the “Queen of Broadway,” with the support of the Lyric Opera Orchestra of Chicago!
How To Get Tickets To See Idina Menzel at Lyric Opera House in Chicago
Fans who want to get tickets to Idina Menzel’s special one-night-only performance in Chicago with the Lyric Opera Orchestra can purchase official tickets through the Lyric Opera House’s box office. Tickets range from $89 to $299, depending on seat location.
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