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Redwood
Redwood

Photos from Redwood’s First Look Event Presented by Broadway Direct

In anticipation of Redwood’s Broadway premiere, Broadway Direct presented an exclusive event giving its ambassadors and special guests an inside look at the new musical starring Tony Award winner Idina Menzel. The special presentation, which gave guests a preview of the show’s vertical choreography, new-to-Broadway design elements, and a new song performed by Menzel, took place at the Nederlander Theatre where Redwood will begin performances on January 24.

Redwood is a transportive new musical about one woman’s journey into the precious and precarious world of the redwood forest. Jesse (Menzel) is a successful businesswoman, mother and wife who seems to have it all, but inside, her heart is broken. Finding herself at a turning point, Jesse leaves everyone and everything behind, gets in her car and drives… Thousands of miles later, she hits the majestic forests of Northern California, where a chance meeting and a leap of faith change her life forever. With its deeply personal story, refreshingly contemporary sound, and awe-inspiring design, Redwood explores the lengths –and heights– one travels to find strength, resilience and healing.

Written and directed by Tony Award nominee Tina Landau, with music by Kate Diaz, and lyrics by Diaz and Landau, Redwood is conceived by Landau and Menzel, with additional contributions by Menzel.

Check out photos from the event below


Idina Menzel of Redwood. Photo by Rebecca J Michelson for Broadway Direct.
Idina Menzel of Redwood. Photo by Rebecca J Michelson for Broadway Direct.
Tina Landau (Director),Jason Ardizzone-West (Scenic Design), and Hana S. Kim (Video Design) of Redwood. Photo by Rebecca J Michelson.
Tina Landau (Director), Jason Ardizzone-West (Scenic Design), and Hana S. Kim (Video Design) of Redwood. Photo by Rebecca J Michelson for Broadway Direct.
Tina Landau of Redwood. Photo by Rebecca J Michelson.
Tina Landau of Redwood. Photo by Rebecca J Michelson for Broadway Direct.
De’Adre Aziza and Zachary Noah Piser of Redwood. Photo by Rebecca J Michelson for Broadway Direct.
Melecio Estrella, Bandaloop (Vertical Movement/Vertical Choreography) of Redwood. Photo by Rebecca J Michelson for Broadway Direct.
Melecio Estrella, BANDALOOP (Vertical Movement/Vertical Choreography) of Redwood. Photo by Rebecca J Michelson for Broadway Direct.
Michael Park of Redwood. Photo by Rebecca J Michelson for Broadway Direct.
Michael Park of Redwood. Photo by Rebecca J Michelson for Broadway Direct.
Khaila Wilcoxon of Redwood. Photo by Rebecca J Michelson for Broadway Direct.
Khaila Wilcoxon of Redwood. Photo by Rebecca J Michelson for Broadway Direct.
Kate Diaz (Music & Co-Lyrics) and Idina Menzel of Redwood. Photo by Rebecca J Michelson for Broadway Direct.
Kate Diaz (Music & Co-Lyrics) and Idina Menzel of Redwood. Photo by Rebecca J Michelson for Broadway Direct.
Idina Menzel of Redwood. Photo by Rebecca J Michelson for Broadway Direct.
Idina Menzel of Redwood. Photo by Rebecca J Michelson for Broadway Direct.
Idina Menzel of Redwood. Photo by Rebecca J Michelson for Broadway Direct.
Idina Menzel of Redwood. Photo by Rebecca J Michelson for Broadway Direct.
Idina Menzel and the cast of Redwood. Photo by Rebecca J Michelson for Broadway Direct.
Idina Menzel and the cast of Redwood. Photo by Rebecca J Michelson for Broadway Direct.
Khaila Wilcoxon, Zachary Noah Piser, Michael Park, De’Adre Aziza, Jessica Phillips, Veronica Otim, Bradley Dean, Idina Menzel, Daniel Brackett, and Tina Landau of Redwood. Photo by Rebecca J Michelson for Broadway Direct.
Khaila Wilcoxon, Zachary Noah Piser, Michael Park, De’Adre Aziza, Jessica Phillips, Veronica Otim, Bradley Dean, Idina Menzel, Daniel Brackett, and Tina Landau of Redwood. Photo by Rebecca J Michelson for Broadway Direct.
Idina Menzel and the cast of Redwood. Photo by Rebecca J Michelson for Broadway Direct.
Idina Menzel and the cast of Redwood. Photo by Rebecca J Michelson for Broadway Direct.
Idina Menzel of Redwood. Photo by Rebecca J Michelson for Broadway Direct.
Idina Menzel of Redwood. Photo by Rebecca J Michelson for Broadway Direct.
Idina Menzel of Redwood. Photo by Rebecca J Michelson for Broadway Direct.
Idina Menzel of Redwood. Photo by Rebecca J Michelson for Broadway Direct.
Michael Park, Daniel Brackett, Bradley Dean, Khaila Wilcoxon, Idina Menzel, De’Adre Aziza, Zachary Noah Piser, Jessica Phillips, and Veronica Otim of Redwood. Photo by Rebecca J Michelson for Broadway Direct.
Michael Park, Daniel Brackett, Bradley Dean, Khaila Wilcoxon, Idina Menzel, De’Adre Aziza, Zachary Noah Piser, Jessica Phillips, and Veronica Otim of Redwood. Photo by Rebecca J Michelson for Broadway Direct.

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