Legally Blonde: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

Legally Blonde follows Elle Woods, a fashionable sorority girl who enrolls at Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend, Warner. Along the way, Elle discovers her own potential as she tackles challenging courses, makes new friends, and takes on a major case. Legally Blonde touches on themes of determination, stereotypes, and the importance of believing in oneself.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: Contemporary (2007)

Cast Size: 15+

Genre: Comedy

Setting: 2000s / USA (California, Massachusetts)


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics: Nell Benjamin, Laurence O’Keefe

Book: Heather Hach


Awards

Laurence Olivier Award: Best New Musical (2011)


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (2007)➝

Original London Cast (2010)➝


Resources

Audition Songs: Theatre Trip

Licensing: Music Theatre International➝

Sheet Music: Amazon➝


Tags

2000s, Animals, Based on a Movie, CollegeComedicFeel-Good, Female Lead, Pop/RockSchool


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