Earlier today, Idina Mezel returned to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to perform from the Bronx Zoo’s Wondrous World of Wildlife float. Menzel sang “Great Escape” from her next Broadway project – Redwood.

Menzel previously appeared in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2003, 2008, 2014 and 2019.

Check out all of the Broadway performances in this year’s parade here! And check out our favorite past parade performances here!

Several other popular Broadway stars stopped by the parade this year, including Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, who performed with the cast of Sesame Street!

Broadway star Cole Escola of Oh, Mary! They also made their way from the Lyceum Theater to 34th Street and rode a bled flamingo down the parade route.

About Redwood

“Redwood” opens on Broadway at the Nederlander Theater this winter. Previews begin on January 24, 2025 and the premiere takes place on February 13, 2025. Written and directed by Tony Award nominee Tina Landau, with music by Kate Diaz and lyrics by Diaz and Landau. “Redwood” was conceived by Landau and Menzel, with additional contributions from Menzel. The musical had a sold-out premiere at the La Jolla Playhouse earlier this year.

Menzel has won Tony, Obie and Drama League awards for her theater work. Broadway: If/Then, Wicked, Aida, Rent. Off-Broadway: Skintight (Roundabout), See What I Wanna See (Public Theater), The Vagina Monologues (West Side Theater), The Wild Party (MTC), Hair (encores). Regional: Wicked (San Francisco), If/Then (Washington, DC). Menzel also celebrated the premiere of “Wicked” in the West End and received the Theatergoers Choice Award. Movie: So you’re not invited to my Bat Mitzvah, which way to the stage? (Documentary), Enchanted 2: Disenchanted, Frozen 2, Uncut Gems, American Murderer, Cinderella, Frozen, Enchanted, Ask the Dust, Rent. TV: Beaches, Glee, PBS special Barefoot at the Symphony (accompanying live album).