Kristen Bell stuns baseball crowd with surprise frozen and wicked mashup

The Savannah Bananas, an exhibition baseball team renowned for their unconventional 'Banana Ball' style, hosted a game at Coors Field in Denver on Saturday. The event took an unexpected turn when actress Kristen Bell, known for voicing Anna in Disney's 'Frozen' franchise, initiated a surprise musical performance from within the stands. She began by singing 'For the First Time in Forever' from the 2013 animated film, moving through the crowd. This impromptu act was not a solo endeavor; it quickly evolved into a collaborative mashup. Savannah Bananas pitcher Derek Klena, who is also a Broadway star with a history in the musical 'Wicked,' joined from the field. Klena performed 'Dancing Through Life' from 'Wicked,' a role that marked his Broadway debut as Fiyero in 2013. His theatrical credentials also include a Tony nomination for his role in 'Jagged Little Pill.' The performance culminated with Bell and Klena uniting on the field for a finale of '(I've Had) The Time of My Life' from the 1987 film 'Dirty Dancing.' They recreated the movie's iconic lift, with Klena hoisting Bell into the air to the delight of the audience. The Savannah Bananas organization shared a video of the event on Instagram, calling it 'The mashup we never knew we needed.' Klena commented on the post, praising Bell as 'the kindest, most talented human' and 'the GOAT.' This appearance occurred one day after Bell participated in a 'Frozen' franchise reunion at the D23 event in Anaheim, California. There, alongside co-stars Idina Menzel and Josh Gad, she previewed the upcoming 'Frozen 3,' performing 'Frozen Heart' and debuting new footage that hinted at future plot points, including a wedding for characters Anna and Kristoff. The third installment is scheduled for a theatrical release on November 24, 2027. The Walt Disney Company, which owns ABC News and 'Good Morning America,' is the parent company of the 'Frozen' franchise.