The new Broadway musical 'Redwood,' which opened on February 13 at the Nederlander Theatre, stars Idina Menzel as Jesse, a grieving mother seeking solace in California's massive redwood trees. Despite an extravagant set that captures the grandeur of these ancient trees, the musical has been met with mixed reviews. Critics praised Menzel's powerful vocals but found the plot predictable and its portrayal of grief insufficiently deep. New elements include Jesse's challenging climb up the tree, which represents her emotional healing. Some moments offer flickers of magic, but many feel the story fails to fully connect with its audience.