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The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Redwood showcases the extraordinary Idina Menzel, a Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning icon, in one of her most powerful performances to date. Known for her legendary roles in Wicked, Frozen, and Rent, Menzel delivers raw emotion and vocal brilliance as Jesse a woman shattered by the loss of her son. Set against a sweeping, nature-infused score by Kate Diaz, Redwood blends Menzel's soaring vocals with deeply moving storytelling. From the haunting anthem "Still", capturing the depths of grief and healing, to "Little Redwood", a heartfelt celebration of growth and perseverance, and the awe-inspiring "In the Leaves", honoring the strength of nature. Every song immerses listeners in Jesse's journey of loss, discovery, and renewal. Idina Menzel's vocal brilliance is on full display throughout, particularly in "Great Escape", where her powerhouse voice is used in strategic, emotionally resonant ways "The musical 'Redwood' features two great stars. One is an awe-inspiring force of nature. The other is a tree." - The New York Times. This cast recording invites audiences into a world where towering redwoods stand as silent witnesses to a deeply human story-one of sorrow, growth, and the strength to keep reaching upward.