Legally Blonde
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| musical: Legally Blonde | 
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| starring: Susan McFadden, Lee Mead | |
| Book Now: Legally Blonde theatre breaks | |
| opening night:January 12 2010 booking until Saturday 7th April 2012 |
Legally Blonde News
Fresh from its victory winning the 2011 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, Legally Blonde the Musical has now extended its booking period at the Savoy Theatre in London’s West End to 31st March 2012.
The new cast of Legally Blonde including Denise Van Outen (Paulette): Simon Thomas (Warner): Siobhan Dillon (Vivienne) and Carley Stenson (Margot) take over the roles on 25th October.
Legally Blonde is currently booking to 10th July, 2011.
Natalie Casey
Natalie Casey joins the Legally Blonde cast in April 2011.
The singer and television personality best-known for playing Donna in BBC3 comedy Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps is to play Paulette in the award-winning West End production of Legally Blonde from April 26, 2011.
Natalie Casey replaces Denise Van Outen, who leaves the Savoy Theatre on April 23, 2011.
Susan McFadden
Susan McFadden is currently playing Elle Woods taking over the part permanently from Sheridan Smith from 10th January-10th July, 2011
Sheridan Smith
Sheridan Smith who first took the role of Elle Woods left on 8th January 2011. Sheridan Smith will return to the West end as the lead in Bridget Jones The Musical
Simon Thomas
Simon Thomas took over as Warner Huntington III from October 25th 2010.
Denise Van Outen
Denise Van Outen took over the role of Paulette Buonufonte from Jill Halfpenny in the West End production of Legally Blonde the Musical on a six month contract which ends over the Easter weekend as her last performance in the show is Saturday 23rd April 2011.
It has now been confirmed that Denise Van Outen, wife of West End leading man Lee Mead, will play Paulette from 25 October 2010.
She will join the West End cast of Legally Blonde from 25 October 2010, taking over from Jill Halfpenny as Paulette.
Denise Van Outen will be joined on stage by Siobhan Dillon from BBC casting show How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?
Lee Mead
The new Emmett after is Denise Van Outen's other half Lee Mead who has recently been playing Fiyero in Wicked! and has just finished a concert tour.
He is due to join Legally Blonde the Musical after Alex Gaumond leaves on June 18th 2011.
Siobhan Dillon
Siobhan Dillon was a finalist and went on to make her West End debut as Patty Simcox in Grease at the Piccadilly Theatre, and then went on to tplay the lead role of Sandy, currently occupied by Lauren Samuels. Siobhan Dillon will play Vivienne Kensington in Legally Blonde from 25 October.
Also joining the cast on the 25th October is Carley Stenson, best known for her portrayal of Steph Cunningham. Stenson will play Margot in Legally Blonde.
The Legally Blonde UK Tour
The cast and full dates for the tour of Legally Blonde the Musical have still not been released, but it is starting at the Liverpool Empire on 8th July 2011.
The musical Legally Blonde is currently playing at the Savoy Theatre in London’s West End. The producers are about to announce a twelve month tour which opens in Liverpool in July. The intention may be to use the US touring set.
The London production is intended to continue, currently booking until 29th October 2011.
There has recently been a cast change there with most of the contracts running until the middle of the year.
Legally Blonde Information
College sweetheart and homecoming queen Elle Woods (Sheridan Smith) doesn't take no for an answer. So when her boyfriend Warner (Duncan James), dumps her for someone serious, Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books and heads for Harvard Law School! This all singing, all dancing, feel-good musical comedy will be the highlight of your year!
The verdict? This much fun shouldn't be legal!
Cast also includes Peter Davison, Jill Halfpenny, Aoife Mulholland and Susan McFadden.
Pop video featuring the London Cast:
Interview with star:
Sheridan Smith who plays the shows main character, Elle Woods on speaking to the Evening Standard said “The audience reaction is amazing. They wait outside for me in the rain afterwards so the least I can do is say hello to every single person who waits … it means hanging around for an extra hour but its more than worth it.”
Legally Blonde – the musical from usefulwiki
Legally Blonde is finally making its way onto the west End after over a year of rumours and uncertainty. Legally Blonde Cast List
The cast will include
SHERIDAN SMITH – (Gavin and Stacey, Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps) will play college sweetheart and homecoming queen Elle Woods
As Yet Unannounced – her co-star Bruiser the Chihuahua
DUNCAN JAMES (Chicago,and member of Blue)will play Warner, who dumps her for someone with a brain.
ALEX GAUMOND -(Guys and Dolls, We Will Rock You)will play Emmett
College sweetheart and homecoming queen Elle Woods is a spoilt Californian blonde who isn’t used to the N word (No). Her bored self righteous boyfriend, Warner, dumps her, supposedly for “someone serious”. Elle decides to fight back, figuring that money and looks can buy her whatever she desires. She gets out the credit card, discovers that she can just sort of hit the books, and that will get her to Harvard Law School!
It’s a fairy tale for the Paris Hilton generation. It’s all about anyone being able to achieve intellectually and I know (with my educator’s hat on) I probably ought to approve of that. Sadly I fear it really says “Ha, clever! I could do that if I was bothered. It’s nothing special cos you can’t just decide to be blond and pretty!” Do I sound bitter? LOL It’s just not aimed at me I suppose!
Based on the movie of the same name, Legally Blonde the Musical is a Broadway hit. It was created by a top creative team, led by Tony Award-winning director and Olivier nominated choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray). Legally Blonde – the video
The tag line – The verdict .This much fun shouldn’t be legal! says it all really. A little piece of pink froth to hopefully amuse and entertain. I just can’t resist this youtube of the first act in under 5 minutes – enjoy!
Legally Blonde Reviews
Producer Sonia Friedman told The Guardian: "There is something going on in this theatre, that's for sure". She went on to say: "The first preview was what I imagine Beatlemania to have been like. You sometimes couldn't even hear the performers through the screaming. It was incredible. Now it has calmed down a bit, thankfully, so you can actually hear the show."
Facts About Legally Blonde
- Elle Woods has 19 costume changes (that’s a lot of pink).
- The show has a total of 18 songs, 16 of which are sung by Elle including Omigod You Guys and So Much Better.
- There are 5 dogs currently in the Legally Blonde company: Jojo, Pongo, Bruiser, Ronnie and Monty.
