Idina Menzel - Always Starting Over @ Tony Awards 2014

[@ClipsByLaura]

Idina Menzel is one of those few people's who's voice can't be fully captured on recording. There is this spark to her live performances, which makes it impossible for a recording to ever compare to the real deal.

[@ThexImperfectionist]

Totally agree. I've seen her live twice in concert and twice in if/then and there's something that no recording ever seems to capture. There's her physical presence and performance but something specific to her voice that never seems to come through in an audio recording. It's impossible to explain to people who haven't experienced it but I'm glad I'm not the only one!

[@westerfrost3701]

ThexImperfectionist My mom and I saw her in concert back in 2015. She’s amazing!

[@elphbwckd212]

Yeah, it's called shouting off key. Definitely best experienced live.

[@camara1194]

I completely and totally agree with you!!

[@Lucky-xw1ts]

@@elphbwckd212 babe, can u sing ???

[@singsingthinking9089]

only Idina can be described as ‘wickedly talented’

[@verityjude2269]

fleet yeet ᴀDᴇLᴇ DᴀZᴇEᴍ

[@rab4993]

I must say that very few performers can sing alone on a stage, out of context and still convey exactly the emotion and sense of loss, hurt, anguish, and complete agony she was able to portray. I remember watching this when it aired and it literally brought me to tears. I felt those emotions from my living room. Truly amazing and a testament to the power of Broadway.

[@vindesia]

RA B Singers like Idina put such emotion into their songs that even out of context, you can kind of tell if it’s sad or happy. I love her and her voice.

[@amelianomura]

Dear everyone who says she can't sing but has only ever heard her sing Let it go: Watch this performance. Still think she can't sing? That's what I thought.

[@estelaluciau.v3450]

+Amelia Nomura In this era of the interwebs it's super easy for people to pick one wobbly performance and focus on it. My goodness me I sound like such an oldie saying this kind of thing.

[@jenniferhiemstra5228]

Amelia Nomura I personally have never said she couldn't sing. She IS inconsistent however. This performance is mostly fine, I saw her in this as well and she was just fine. But then compare it to other things she's done and she's all over the place. It isn't a matter of her not being able to sing, it's a matter of her inconsistency. One day she's fine and the next she's screeching and struggling to get any sound out. She doesn't have a technique that carries her through. And since she uses her voice more often than the average performer since she's a full time one, I'm surprised she even has a voice left after singing with that terrible technique for that long.

[@jenniferhiemstra5228]

Abby Elizabeth Ummm...ok then?

[@alexandrafleshman741]

No you're definitely right. The thing is she isn't a naturally 'high' belter. The consistent 'high note' in this song is an a up until the end where she hits a couple c's. In the musical theatre world, that's nothing. She simply doesn't have a consistent high belt, which many struggle with. Especially singing the wicked score 8 times a week (where there are consistent d's, e's, and f's throughout) can cause some serious damage if your technique isn't very strong.

[@Marina-rn4pd]

Even if they only listened to her in Letting Go, she nailed it!

[@molliieannex]

It's so frustrating how most people associate her with Frozen now. She is so much more than that, she is so talented and it is so annoying that people don't know the extent of her talent because they only know her because of Frozen.

[@jelliclemankat6734]

+Mollie Jones It's also so annoying how everyone always screams out at her "It's Elsa" That's so frustrating!"

[@aeris44]

+Mollie Jones I get it. It can be annoying. But also people now are more aware of her because of that. She may be more of than that but she was very amazing in that. People found a connection. Don't use your connection to judge others' connections with her. The reason I say this is because it's exactly how I was treated when she appeared on Glee and fans complained about Glee since they knew her since Rent, as if they were better than me and similar new fans of hers at the time. It's not about elitism. Cuz look at the comment section. You're the only one who brought Frozen up.

[@molliieannex]

I'm not saying that I'm not happy for her. I'm also not saying that Frozen wasn't great for her - you missed my point completely. I'm saying that it is ashame that some people only know her from Frozen when she's not just that. Don't be so butthurt, chill

[@aeris44]

Mollie Jones Sweetie, you were the one saying you were frustrated and annoyed so don't call people butthurt. It's not a shame. It's actually great that Frozen has opened up doors for new fans. Instead of being so pessimistic approach it with hope that the new fans will discover her work. That's being a great older fan to any artist.

[@molliieannex]

'Sweetie', I wasn't even being pessimistic. Just a general comment. Don't get so worked up about something.

[@rneumeye]

Maybe the best performance of her entire career. Raw. Moving. Powerful. Chills.

[@elphbwckd212]

I wish she would have won for this and not wicked. She was good in Wicked, but I honestly think most of the women who followed her acted and sang the role better than her. This role was great for her and much more deserving of award.

[@samuelking9497]

@@elphbwckd212 I agree, I think Kristen should've won.

[@shabytin]

I don’t about the part where the women who followed her on wicked acted and sang better her. 🤔 Idina set that bar, which these women only continue to maintain and even raise. I also wished she won Tony with this role. Or Kelli O’hara in The Bridges of Madison County. Her performance in that show is unparalleled.

[@samanthacostanza1919]

I was fortunate enough to see this on Broadway with Idina. I think this show was really underrated.

[@RivasSarah123]

This was even more amazing in person. The theatre was just silent and sitting in awe as she belted this out.

[@TehCubeGirl]

She held that note for almost 15 seconds! 😧idina is queeeeennnn 🙌🏼

[@122991000]

❤️ 17.96 seconds in the last show on Broadway 3/22 (haven't counted the last show she did on tour though yet)

[@newelizad4776]

Is there some recording of this?

[@VanessaDMusic]

122991000 crazy

[@willwalker24601]

It was more like 13...

[@kaitlintran3641]

Once she held it for longer than 23 seconds

[@coffeesticks_03]

That DEFINITELY deserved a standing ovation

[@VanessaDMusic]

You can tell how much she’s improved even from her wicked days. She’s incredible

[@alexsowden90]

So true

[@VanessaDMusic]

@@alexsowden90 Madge

[@panchish]

i can't believe kristoff introduces elsa here

[@jaimeesummer5334]

Don't you mind Jessie At James to to Rachels mum?

[@panchish]

when did i comment this this is the first time im watching this performance oh my god

[@jaimeesummer5334]

@@panchish DÉJÀ VU

[@norah1125]

i can’t believe king george introduces elphaba here

[@verityjude2269]

Norah Harris i cant believe Jesse St James introduces Shelby here.

[@hopehousejay]

I was at Radio City for the rehearsal of this on the morning of the Tony's. She sang it unbelievably at 10am. Haunting, penetrating, beautiful. I was also lucky enough to see it twice on Broadway. On a personal note ..This music was a slice of sanity during a very dark period in my life. Since 2014 I have survived horrors: drug addiction, homelessness, prison, the loss of my brother, and his daughter. I have also experienced heights I never dreamed of: college graduation, performing at Carnegie Hall, and now I am living in Madrid, teaching English at a public high school. I sang this song in a prison yard in Brooklyn and I sing it every morning as I walk to the train on my way to work in Spain. 'I'll make you one last vow... to start over, and over, and over, SOMEHOW. My new life starts right now.'

[@davidhinton8654]

Elphaba is my girl, don’t get me wrong… but that final note “NOW” is better than Defying Gravity or anyone who has ever sung it… lifelong admiration from one performer to another for you unending commitment to every performance you give… You keep all the supporting cast living, and singing, and dreaming…

[@unreasonableBeaN]

Saw her in If/Then a few weeks after this performance and it was amazing. Got chills every time she sang. Her presence on stage is unbelievable-I never could have imagined how it’d feel to see her perform live.

[@shabytin]

Danielle Stalter I agree! I’ve been her fan for so long and I thought I already know what to expect when I finally see her live. Well, she turned out to be a million times better live. 💞 An experience of a lifetime ☺️

[@orsygodri1155]

@@shabytin I hope one day I'll be able to see her live as well. For now though I have to settle with televised performances and shitty cam recordings. :(

[@puppieswearinglasses]

this is THE song, THE performance, EVERYTHING, essentially.

[@circleflow]

I love how they changed the song so as not to give spoilers away

[@samanthacostanza1919]

This show is so underrated.

[@avengedpoisonromance]

one of her best performances ever imo. she was just buzzing with emotion

[@aliyahalston5702]

Okay and she didn't get a standing ovation? I'm confused, she deserved it!

[@hopeblamires3017]

Wow! Kristoff is introducing...... the wickedly talented one and only........... Idina Menzel!

[@menzelsstars3568]

If anyone says this amazing woman can’t sing needs to get there ears checked she’s outstanding

[@joratner1198]

What?!! Who in their right mind would ever say she can't sing??

[@coffeesticks_03]

this performance didn't get nearly as media coverage as the botched Oscars one unfortunately

[@VanessaDMusic]

no t cool that’s so sad

[@bway_car08]

That's because not a lot of people like theatre, therefore they don't tune into the Tonys

[@katekocich8986]

It´s phenomenal.Like always wickedly talented!!!!

[@lauriehogarth4525]

Flew to NYC just for If/Then after this performance. One of my favorites

[@juswakun]

3:08 Is it just me or I love how her vibrato comes along with the music

[@ZoeDovydaitis]

Wtf why is she the most talented person in this actual universe. 😱 I love her so gosh darn much. 🤭🤗😵😆

[@kyle98ful]

Damn! She didn't have to go in like that...chills!

[@lilliethbright6054]

It's 2021 and I hadn't seen this. Epic. 👌🏻🔥

[@chrichico]

I saw her in Hollywood during one of her last performances and it was so incredible. I went alone but couldn't miss it. I cried the whole time lol. her voice is impeccable!!!

[@k23-e2d]

I did the same!

[@vickychivilcoyar]

My Gosh is breathless. She is the QUEEN.

[@alexl.7668]

I saw If/Then live and Idina was phenomenal and her vocals are just amazing.

[@estelaluciau.v3450]

This is one hell of a performance. :)

[@FabinhoFlapp]

She's absolutely extraordinary!

[@Marina-rn4pd]

I saw this live and it brought me to tears... It's brought me to tears one more time.

[@kevschwawashere]

LITERALLY THE QUEEN

[@haz-acafiela3100]

I've had the opportunity to see her live last year here in Manila, and dear God let me say it was worth every penny. Even my mom loves her!

[@VanessaDMusic]

I am so hoping she sings this at her upcoming tour this summer!!

[@R1L3Y73]

If you haven’t seen if/then you must! Such a great show!

[@athepaki7706]

One of her best vocal perfomances

[@danmarcondes4586]

It's 2016 and I still get the goosebumps every time I watch this. God, that woman!!

[@hannahcardall32]

This is one of my favorite shows ever. It is so tender and so beautiful. I love this song.

[@MrRashidTV]

The fact that she's being conducted by someone in a radio city bathroom is epic lol

[@rosepratiwi6532]

I never watch this show, and this is the first time I hear this song. But she touch my heart, I just feel her through this song and she is able to make me in tears. And let's take a look at how the stage only need her to sing and there is no other cast/ensemble with her. That is amazing.

[@KatelynFinley-lz4lm]

So glad I got to see her preform this play live

[@TDItaly98]

She just killed it, as usual!

[@powe2550]

Wow. What a powerhouse.

[@scottbatley1983]

I saw her live at Red Rocks amphitheater in Colorado last summer. She's so amazing and talented and funny and entertaining. It was one of the best shows I've ever seen. I've been a fan for so long, it was great to see her live.

[@brianpelaccio4092]

Her BEST performance!

[@claireboyle7151]

Wow! I’m like speechless. I’ve seen her other performance of let it go, defying gravity, wins beneath my wings and seasons of love but this is great. She’s still got it! Great song too!

[@danmarcondes4586]

I couldn't agree more with Hugh Jackman

[@seanpaulcurran]

This song makes me cry EVERY time

[@VanessaDMusic]

I’m biased but this is one of the best performances of all time

[@orsygodri1155]

I have chills running down my spine. That was AMAZING!!!

[@ajaphan7740]

Idina's Blessing starts at 0:58

[@bethlawrie2889]

"screw you" At least they made it family friendly

[@Silber167]

there is a lot of fucking happening in families though

[@claireboyle7151]

Beth Lawrie well she’s get bleeped if she didn’t or silenced. Don’t think that’s what she wants to be bleeped mid performance:)

[@meganmanuel3471]

Beth Lawrie Ture

[@122991000]

So beautiful as always

[@jesspontmercy5561]

oh my gosh my queen is amazing ♥

[@TrendyEmmy]

Idina is the queen!!! I freaking love this girl!!! I loved this musical and loved this song!! Idina can sing anything!!! This is pure raw talent people 💟💟💟💟

[@272727sa]

WOW! haven’t watched this in 2+ years, forgot how fantastic this is.

[@dankhnw8]

GROFFFF

[@mikayocc]

SAUUUCEE

[@sssss_q]

She killed it!

[@savyjackson]

POP OFF!

[@jenm1336]

I saw this live a little bit over a year ago and she was amazing. I'm happy that I was able to see her perform live!

[@eemmielovee]

Is that Adele Dazeem?

[@shabytin]

+eemmielovee Honey that joke was so yesterday.

[@sankyasrinivasan3385]

It's been 2 years, this joke is old

[@newelizad4776]

C'mon! Get over this silly joke.

[@dinahellen]

That should be on John Travolta’s tombstone.

[@verityjude2269]

Sankya Srinivasan now it’s 2020, ppl still joke about it

[@Alex-nf1jy]

i got goosebumps just while she was giving that small little bit of monologue before singing

[@VanessaDMusic]

So damn talented

[@VanessaDMusic]

That last chorus though!

[@zoek3420]

she looks amazing omg

[@XOXOLove192]

4:29 I'm sorry but how does this guy give applause :'D

[@miconaval8451]

XOXOLove192 maybe he’s friends with nicole kidman😏

[@binkdejong5966]

That's phil collins...

[@jpb529]

Nope it’s Sting 😂

[@ClaudiaBronte]

Great

[@btr2oz]

Love you Idina!

[@briellec7173]

Incredible!!!❤️

[@gabbrielviera]

love her!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rubenangel5920]

She is great!!!

[@isamaria7702]

Phenomenal!

[@vhope00]

Okay, who wouldn't want to see her sing, If I am telling you???

[@jessiamedeiros4294]

SLAY IT MAMMA!

[@mariam786_]

Idina voice 😍😍

[@NataszaParzymies]

we love you Iglina!!!!!!!

[@marcus-konw-tesch]

Amazing amazing amazing 💖💖💖

[@zodekciw7900]

What an absolute angel

[@maxklausner482]

queen.

[@tsvetelinastoycheva2759]

sang it with so much feeling 😍😍 not just amazing 💗

[@xeni.vii_]

Wowzers. Kristoff introduced Elsa. *N O I C E*

[@puppieswearinglasses]

*sobs at 3 am*

[@VanessaDMusic]

puppieswearinglasses Me rn

[@comc35]

crazzzzzyyyyy

[@durbisteens4830]

if/then deserved so much better. gone too soon.

[@rambowchickX]

can the UK borrow her for the eurovision song contest .... give us a chance to win

[@chandramas]

am I the only one who hope a movie with Idina & Hugh Jackman in a "the greatest showman" style?

[@valerieterranova8130]

How did people just...remain seated after this?

[@shabytin]

My thoughts exactly!

[@maryvillanueva9388]

she said screw instead of the f bomb lol

[@taefinesse730]

Holy Shit😳😳😳

[@KuroDokueki]

I adore this show. And I adore this song especially. Idina's one of my favorite singers ever. So I say this with nothing but love. I hope she doesn't do a show like this again. This show really harmed her vocal chords. She's always had a very dangerous style of singing, where it puts a lot of strain on her to hit these notes. She's said it before. And doing this show for a year really did a number on her. You can tell, comparing performances both live and recorded, from before this show and after. Her voice has changed, and even now, almost a decade later, it's still not fully healed. She's a truly remarkable talent, and this show has had so much of an impact on my life. And it's because of that, that I hope she doesn't do a primarily one-woman show like If/Then again. Because her voice is too great to let it be put through this amount of strain, over and over again.

[@ruthiereichman1496]

I love that they changed "f*** you" to "screw you," it is too funny

[@verityjude2269]

Jonathan: the WiCkeDlY talented me: adele dazeem him: idina menzel me: shit

[@juswakun]

ngl, adele dazeem sounds more normal to me after Travolta messes up her name...I should rethink my life.

[@jacobmiller6289]

did they censor this? cause i distinctly remember idina dropping the f-bomb on the actual live version.

[@jsm9139]

In the actual show she says it but she said "screw you" at the tonys because it's on network primetime.

[@mourningdove5591]

Slaaaaaaaay

[@crewcrew13]

W O W

[@satchmo79]

Does anybody else come to this video just for Jonathan Geoff’s dig at John Travolta? Hahahahahaha