Arts News

Legally Blonde finds a home

By Amy Somensky Jul 17, 2006, 14:49 GMT

Sorority star Elle Woods doesn\'t take "no" for an answer. So when her boyfriend dumps her for someone more "serious," Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style. ...more

New York: Legally Blonde, the upcoming musical based on the novel by Amanda Brown and MGM film of the same name, has found its home on Broadway. The production will begin previews at the Palace Theater on April 3, 2007 and officially open on April 29th (slightly later than originally announced). The musical's pre-Broadway tryout will take place at San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre from January 23, 2007 through February 25th.

Jerry Mitchell makes his directorial debut with the production. He also serves as choreographer. Nell Benjamin and Laurence O'Keefe have written the music and lyrics, Heather Hach has written the book.

The creative team includes set design by David Rockwell, costume design by Gregg Barnes, lighting design by Kenneth Posner, and sound design by ACME Sound Partners.

The 2001 film starred Reese Witherspoon, Selma Blair, and Luke Wilson. No casting has been announced for the musical.

In the musical, sorority star Elle Woods doesn't take "no" for an answer. So when her boyfriend dumps her for someone more "serious," Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style.