1971.05.30 Born Idina was born in New York City to parents Stuart and Helene Mentzel. 1996.04.29 <I>Rent</I> Opens on Broadway <I>Rent</I> opens at the Nederlander Theater on the 100th anniversary of the original La Bohème. Idina plays Maureen. 1996.05.06 First Tony Award Nomination Idina is nominated for Best Actress (Featured Role--Musical) for her role of Maureen in Rent. 1998.09.15 Released Album <I>Still I Can't Be Still</I> The album was recorded at Bearsville Studio in Woodstock, New York in between performances of <I>Rent</I>. 2003.01.11 Married Idina married fellow performer Taye Diggs (who she met in Rent). 2003.10.30 <I>Wicked</I> Opens on Broadway <I>Wicked</I> opens in the Gershwin Theatre in NYC. Idina plays Elphaba. 2004.02.10 Released Album <I>Here</I> 2004.05.10 Second Tony Award Nomination Idina is nominated for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical for her role of Elphaba in Wicked. 2004.06.06 First Tony Award Win Idina wins Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical for her role of Elphaba in Wicked. 2008.01.29 Released Album <I>I Stand</I> The album debuted at #58 in the Billboard 200 making it Menzel's first album to debut on this chart.