By February 28, 2013, Menzel was cast to star as Elizabeth in the new Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey Broadway musical "If/Then". Directed by Michael Greif (whom Menzel previously worked within the original production of "Rent"), it had its world premiere at the National Theatre in Washington, D.C., starting with previews on November 5, 2013, until November 24, 2013. Following the out-of-town tryout, the show moved to the Richard Rodgers Theatre on Broadway and began previews on March 4, 2014. It officially opened on March 30, 2014. For her performance, Menzel received her second Tony Award nomination for Best Leading Actress in a Musical, losing to Jessie Mueller for "". "If/Then" closed on Broadway on March 22, 2015, after 29 previews and 401 regular performances.