Redwood is a transportive new musical about one woman’s journey into the precious and precarious world of the redwood forest. Jesse 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.
"This show is impeccably done, the set, the lighting, the cast. Everything was superb. Idina Menzel was simply magical, swinging from the trees and never missing a note. The story had me in my feels, and helped to find much needed healing! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 22, 2025
Absolutely beautiful!
"Very moving and inspiring story! An absolutely beautiful experience!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 18, 2025
Redwood, Idina Menzel and cast magnificent
"I saw Redwood on April 12th. I loved it. I love Idina Menzel and she was amazing! It is a modern musical using video screens and a simple but very effective set design, especially with regard to the redwood tree! The vocal talent starting with Idina and including all 4 other members of the cast was incredible. The range, the harmony the emotion...took my breath away. I laughed, I cried, I enjoyed every minute! BRAVO! Must see!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 14, 2025
belting songs upside down
"The themes were surprisingly deep yet the show gripped us as it moved along. Staging was stunning, like being in an IMAX nature show. Idina Menzel as well as all the other cast members were great!"
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Linda H from ASTORIA on Apr 13, 2025
Beautiful and moving
"A beautiful and moving performance, with deep undercurrents of meaning."
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 9, 2025
Beautiful, Majestic, Heartwood
"My son will always be 26. And although he had a different death, I’ve never seen my loss reflected in a way that I was so poignant, beautiful and true. "
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Janet G from Raleigh on Apr 7, 2025
AMAZING
"Idina never disappoints. Her co-stars were awesome. Nice to see Michael Parks back on Broadway. It was a totally unbelievable experience to see Kristin Chenoweth on stage signing with Idina and two audience members. LOVE IT."
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Carol H from Sunset Beach on Apr 4, 2025
Who Needs Therapy? Just bring a tissue.
"The cast was so talented and the roles they played suited them perfectly. …and did I mention those voices! Wow! Hard to pick who I liked best; they were all THAT good! The story line starts out a bit chaotic and in pieces, like a puzzle, but it slowly all comes together in the end to form one beautiful picture that everyone can relate to on some level. Makes you want to run out and hug a tree! Loved it! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 30, 2025
Beautiful voices and thought provoking
"The stage was minimally designed and yet served its purpose. Idina Menzel showed all ranges of emotions and of course, her voice is phenomenal. We really enjoyed it!"
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jane u from ft lauderdale on Mar 28, 2025
Moving and Beautiful
"We absolutely loved the presentation, and of course Idina Menzel was just fabulous. The message was very emotional and about how to deal with loss. We found the music uplifting and healing. We were absolutely amazed by Idina singing upside down swinging from the "tree!" The whole cast was terrific together."
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Amy L from Elkins Park on Mar 27, 2025
Can't Stop Thinking About Redwood! Brilliant and Resonating Musical!
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I liked and appreciated this musical on so many levels. Idina Menzel puts her heart and soul into this work. The cast is outstanding! Very effective visual sets! Felt like I was in the Redwood's! The songs were outstanding! Quite a moving experience.
Redwood entertains and shows us all an important lesson that we get more life when we grieve. The power of the redwood trees shows us the power of resilience through our connections and demonstrates how our storytelling about grief can transform ourselves with new life options. This is all done through a musical ! Wow! The musical is such a special way to communicate about how we can respond to loss. Redwood delivers a mighty tall message !"
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Greg C from Lake Oswego on Mar 27, 2025
Compelling and Captivating
"Absolutely loved the very raw and real emotion brought forth in this show! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 25, 2025
To Tree Climbing
"Fantastic show. The set is absolutely amazing. The cast is wonderful. Fantastic voices by all. And of course there’s Idina. What more can you say. She doesn’t even need a microphone with that amazing voice! Wondering how long it to them all to learn to climb. Wanna see it again!"
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Rebecca H from St Louis on Mar 22, 2025
What Broadway needed!
"What a unique combination of a musical, visuals, storyline and passion. Unbelievable- every single cast member!"
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Gina A from Clarendon Hills on Mar 22, 2025
Awesome show
"I went for the star & she was awesome. The whole cast was great! But I loved the story, it had me in tears."
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 17, 2025
Wonderful surprise
"This was an unknown for me but I could not have been happier with this amazing production. The acting was fantastic and backdrops outstanding. "
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Debbie L from Oklahoma City on Mar 16, 2025
Bring tissues!
"I have seen many Broadway shows in my life, this one is very close to the top! Amazing & unique set, beautiful story and fantastic performances by all. We had seats close to the top and it didn't matter at all- the experience was all-consuming. Highly recommend! But, I would not recommend it to a parent who has lost a child; it is heart-wrenching."
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 16, 2025
Beautiful story of tragedy to healing
"All performers had amazing voices and were briliiant actors. Idina Menzel was wonderful. Beautiful story of how tragedy brought Jessie to place she needed to be to heal. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 13, 2025
AMAZING!!!
"Walking into the theatre, I did not know what to expect with the show. Having LED projection screens everywhere made me question due to lack of physical props and scene changes. From the opening number, I was hooked! The story line, singing, and projections were amazing. I was actually in the Redwood forest! Would go back again to see Redwood just to fully experience the magic."
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 13, 2025
Religion of the Trees!
"Sets and actors amazing! Story line and music fabulous! "
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Keri J from Niceville on Mar 12, 2025
Amazing show!!! The storyline was great.
"This show has great music, but not like a show that has ensemble. There are a handful of actors. The storyline was raw and real, it was well done."
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 9, 2025
Best Musical on Broadway
"The singing and acting were absolutely superlative and the set was interesting. The live orchestra beneath the stage was flawless "
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Donald G from Madison on Mar 7, 2025
A tale of finding meaning after adversity
"Idina Menzel and other cast members sang exceptionally well, and the staging and sets were amazing. The serious theme of loss and finding meaning in life were handled well with an uplifting ending. The star singing whole roped up And swinging in a redwood tree was a most memorable sight."
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Mitchell T S from Arlington on Mar 5, 2025
Defying Gravity meets Next To Normal
"Watching Idina Menzel in this show definitely did not disappoint. The pain she endured from losing a child was easily felt, both in her singing and acting. Supported by De'Adre, Michael, Zachary and Khaila, this cast was a force of nature not to be missed!!"
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Candy H from Pearland on Mar 4, 2025
The show was great
"Show was great would recommend to anyone. The subject matter was a little difficult but was handled well.
Anyone dealing with these issues would benefit from seeing this performance.
Loss is always a difficult thing especially when it is a child and so young.
Addiction is also very difficult to deal with but needs to be talked about and discussed in the open.
They did a great job with this musical and the central message. "