How did Idina Menzel become famous?

It is for her many talents on the stage that Idina Kim Menzel (b. May 30, 1971) is famous.

Specifically, Idina sings, dances, and acts in ways that appeal to many audiences and that meet high performance standards. She is particularly famous as the first player of Elphaba Thropp, the Wicked Witch of the West, in the musical "Wicked." She can count on an enduring reputation as a singer/actress in the opening cast on Broadway on October 30, 2003.