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In 2001 the first “Legally Blonde” movie staring Reese Witherspoon was released. I was in University at the time, Witherspoon was just starting to become a known actress, and most of the students involved in this production were not even born yet. Since its release in 2001 “Legally Blonde” has become a classic and in 2007 it was turned into the Broadway production you are about to see.

Much of the original storyline has remained intact for this Musical rendition; Elle Woods is still a ditsy Malibu Blonde that after her boyfriend breaks up with her, she follows him to Harvard Law School to prove that she is not just a “blonde”. However, not all the characters have remained the same and parts of the story have been changed in order to keep it fresh.

Furthermore, the original movie was based on a novel and neither the movie nor novel intended to be a musical; therefore, original music was written. It is the Music, in my opinion, that makes this show worth tackling. The writers took some of the most iconic moments of the movie and turned them into fast paced musical numbers that push the edge: the break up - “Serious”, Elle getting into Harvard – “What You Want”, Elle landing the internship – “So Much Better”, the Brooke Windham workout video – “Whipped into Shape”, teaching Paulette her moves - “Bend and Snap”, and the pool boy during the trial – “Gay or European” 

The students have had their work cut out for them this year when it comes to learning musical numbers, as the majority of the show is music. They have risen to the challenge though, and so has our pit band.  I am very excited for these students to show off their hard work in each performance this week.

I would also like to thank everyone who has supported Lambrick Park Musical Theatre this year. The many parents who have spent countless hours fundraising, or running around for their student, or myself, and those who are helping backstage this week. I want to thank our choreographer Kanika Jackson who is the real person who brings this show to life with her unique choreography. And I want to thank Barry Janzen, who is not only the conductor, but a huge support to myself when I loose my mind and am stuck at work. Thank you for letting me verbally process and for being a sounding board for my crazy ideas.

I hope you all enjoy this show as much as I do. – Nette Martin