Idina Menzel Is a Regal Warrior, Heather Headley Pushed Her Neighbors' Button & More Lessons of the Week

It’s Friday, and we know what you’re thinking: Why haven’t any Olympic gymnasts used “Satisifed” for their floor routine? Well, that, and: Are there any wacky and wild stories from the Great White Way this week that I may have missed while I dream cast Simone Biles? Well look no further, because we’re here to give you the training you need to know it all. Study up with the Lessons of the Week!


Idina Could Win the Gold in Fencing
She's an ice queen, a blazing supernova and...the Queen of Swords? Idina Menzel and her BroaderWay campers shared an inspiring live performance of "Queen of Swords" from her upcoming album. As you know from your fortune teller, the Queen of Swords symbolizes independence in thought and judgement. Sounds like she's through accepting limits 'cause someone says they're so. Ahh-ahh-ahh-ahh-ahh!


Get Out of Our Shot, Jessie Mueller
She may bake pies and break hearts on the Great White Way, but at Broadway.com HQ, Jessie Mueller is the Contour Queen (sorry, Ricky Ubeda). The Waitress star crashed a recent episode of #LiveatFive to adjust our team's eyeliner. We apologize to our viewers: Our new hair and makeup assistant is still learning the ropes and hasn't quite learned what "we're live" means. Yes, even Tony winners make mistakes.


Side Show Needs Conjoined Genies
Ain't great to know somebody's got your back? It's even better to know they're physically attached to your back. Trevor Dion Nicholas of London's Aladdin revealed he wants to headline a Side Show revival with fellow genie James Monroe Iglehart. We love this, but there are two small problems: We had a revival recently, and Julia Murney and Wayne Brady are already on board for the next one.


Scott J. Campbell Loves His Broken Records
Some people keep hunting trophies. Scott J. Campbell keeps acting trophies. The Beautiful standout lines his dressing room with broken records that he's smashed on stage during a scene featuring a particularly angry Gerry Goffin. Who knew damaged props were the key to Broadway interior decorating? Hopefully, John Owen-Jones uses a different approach. Because that’s a lot of paper.


Roz Ryan Is Ready for Her Closeup
She may be the keeper of the keys, the countess of the clink, but Roz Ryan is ready to come (to your) hooooome, at laaaast. The Chicago favorite said if she could pick any live telecast, she'd love to headline Sunset Boulevard Live! as Norma Desmond. We can't imagine what this pitch would look like, admittedly, but hey. Teach us new ways to dream, Roz.


Ryan Vona's Craving the Flavor of Love
Cirque du Soleil's Paramour has attracted an assortment of stars, but Ryan Vona is waiting for one in particular to show up—and the clock is ticking. The fresh face said he'd love for Flavor Flav to catch a performance, purely because of his love for the rapper and TV personality. We're sure he'd love the Viking scene. Is there a Viking scene in Paramour? Is it too late to add one?


LMK's Journey On Involves Hot Dogs
When you're about to perform Ragtime on Ellis Island, it wouldn't be out of the question to have pre-show ferry jitters or to use that time to warm up. But not Laura Michelle Kelly. En route to the site-specific concert, the Finding Neverland fave was scarfing down an Ellis Island hotdog. And that's about as American as you can get, right?


Gloria Estefan YouTube Spirals, Too
Ana Villafañe is pretty close with Gloria Estefan by now, largely in part because she plays her on stage eight times a week in On Your Feet!. When Ana's not making it happen at the Marquis, the two bond by sending each other funny videos. Loop us in next time, Ana. We have plenty of gems in our arsenal. Like Cher as everyone in West Side Story. Or Celine as a Jellicle—just like you, Ana!


Heather Headley Has Suspicious Neighbors
We know of Heather Headley's charm and grace, but that doesn't mean her neighbors do. The Color Purple standout confessed that her husband's late-night football buddies caused some raised eyebrows from the house next door, and her modest "Well, I'm a singer..." when explaining who she was didn't help. We're sure they wouldn't have asked any questions had she launched into "Push Da Button" in its entirety (chair included).


Missed the Q&A Song? You're In Luck.
Oh my God. Ohmah. OHMUHGUH. The Queen is returning! Lesli Margherita will head back to Broadway's Matilda, and that can only mean one thing (two if you count face kicks). Yes, there are more Looks Not Books in the not-too-distant future, so start freshening up your "Q and A" song covers now. And of course, make it loud. Mrs. Wormwood wouldn't have it any other way.