Idina, dontcha?

I'm seeing Wicked on Thursday and to get psyched I've been watching and listening to musical theater clips on YouTube (this is in part due to my friend Joe who has been on his own kick.) My down the rabbit hole search led me to this clip of Idina Menzel performing "No Day But Today," from RENT:


Beautiful.

Oh if only I could belt with such skill and talent... the thing about me belting is I THINK I can- but then my Mom and sisters look at my like they want to shove a sock down my throat. This illusion is particularly augmented during American Idol season, while listening to GLEE soundtracks and when I see Broadway shows. Steer clear of my path after Thursday evening to avoid eardrum damage.

also while I'm indulging- let me share this Wicked song, it's the one that gets me the most... we can be sure I'll need a Kleenex to quell my embarassing sobs when I hear it done live (An apology in advance to Munz and LJ, we're going together and they certainly will be embarrassed by me):