“Legally Blonde the Musical” is the hilarious and upbeat musical that will keep audiences laughing the whole performance.
This musical teaches audiences how to discover themselves just as the main character, Elle Woods, discovers herself. Legally Blonde the Musical tells the enchanting story of a Delta Nu sorority sister named Elle Woods, played by Tessa Ostvig, and her journey to win back her true love.
Elle is the typical California girl. She is blonde, beautiful, popular and wealthy. Elle’s perfect, rich boyfriend Warner Huntington III, played by Andy DeLuca, dumps her because he needs someone who is more serious and less blonde. Warner heads to Harvard Law School, where he reunites with his prep school sweetheart Vivienne, played by Leah Walk, and they become engaged.
Elle sets out to improve her image, forsaking her credit card and studying her way through Harvard Law School. With her flashy pink outfits and her sassy high heels, she is ready for a mission.
Elle shows Warner she is a blonde with a brain and beauty. With the help of her Delta Nu sorority sisters, her dog Bruiser, and her new friend Paulette, played by Sarah Bezenar. This is truly revealed when Elle wins a court case against Vivienne.
Through her journeys, Elle learns that her knowledge of the law can be helpful. She defends exercise star Brooke Wyndham, played by Eleanor Fossen, in a murder trial. Elle also helps Paulette through a sore breakup. Come watch to find out if Elle wins back Warner’s love that she was originally seeking.
“Legally Blonde the Musical” is directed by Jan Engelhardt. It is sure to keep you laughing throughout the night, while teaching the lesson that finding yourself may not be an easy process, but it will never go out of style.
The cast of “Legally Blonde the Musical” performed shows on Nov. 10, 11, 15, 16 and 17.
“We had a really young cast this year, but the nature of theater brings us all together like a big family. We really pulled it together and I had the time of my life,” said Ostvig of her experience of the play.
Tori Palm is a Staff Reporter for The Spartan Speaks.