Inside ‘Redwood’ Opening Night on Broadway With Celeb Guests Adam Sandler, Amy Poehler and Gayle King

Idina Menzel is back on Broadway.  On Thursday night, the actress, best known for her iconic roles in “Wicked” and “Rent,” returned to the Broadway stage after a decade-long hiatus in the new musical “Redwood” at the Nederlander Theatre.  “It’s a homecoming, and I’m at the Nederlander Theatre — where “Rent” premiered — so it’s full circle,” Menzel said. “It’s extremely emotional.”   “Redwood” follows the story of a married woman whose son has passed away from an overdose. Grappling with grief and trying to maintain her relationship with her wife, she travels from New York City to California and ends up climbing redwood trees with a group of eco-scientists, ultimately finding a bit of healing.  The buzz around Menzel’s return to Broadway enticed a star-studded list of attendees that included Adam Sandler, Amy Poehler, Gayle King, Lizzy McAlpine and Sara Bareilles. Sandler, who sported his typical hoodie and sweatpants, slipped into an aisle seat as the show was starting, periodically bopping his head to songs throughout the evening. Some of Broadway’s finest were also in attendance including Kelli O’Hara, Micaela Diamond, Betsy Wolfe and Menzel’s “Rent” costar Anthony Rapp.  While any show opening is celebratory, attendees were especially excited to gush about Menzel. “I’ve been

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