APRIL 10, 2013
DST’s Mainstage Series presents the story of one fantastic blonde bombshell!
Desert Stages Theatre Presents ‘Legally Blonde’ April 12 – May 11
SCOTTSDALE – Desert Stages Theatre presents the comically fabulous, Legally Blonde, Fri., April 12 – Sat., May 11.
The blonde and beautiful Elle Woods has the world on a string until her boyfriend, Warner, dumps her. A demolished-turned-determined Elle emerges on a mission, and follows him to Harvard Law School to win back his heart. The flamboyant character surprises many along the way, and discovers a newfound confidence, self-respect and the triumph of productive brainpower over revenge.
Directed and choreographed by Katrina M Sanders, with music direction by Alexander Tom, Legally Blonde’s promising cast includes Brittany Howk portraying the surprising Elle Woods; Nic Bryan playing the prince charming gone astray, Warner Huntington III; Andy Albrecht as the intelligent and intriguing Emmett Forrest; Mallory Briancesco portraying the “other woman” and Elle’s new enemy, Vivienne Kensington; Mark Hackmann playing professor Callahan; and Audra Nelson as Elle’s newest BFF, Paulette Buonufonte. The show wouldn’t be complete without a girl’s best friend; the cast also includes cuddly pooches playing Bruiser Woods (Elle’s sidekick Chihuahua) and Rufus (Paulette’s adored pup).
History. Based on the book by Arizona’s own Amanda Brown and the 2001 film starring Reese Witherspoon, Legally Blonde the musical premiered on Broadway April 2007. With music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin and book by Heather Hach, the musical’s original cast included Laura Bell Bundy as Elle Woods and Christian Borle as Emmett Forrest. The musical received seven Tony nominations and 10 Drama Desk nominations. London’s West End production opened January 2010 where the musical received five Lawrence Olivier Award nominations, winning three including Best New Musical.
Tickets Online & by Phone. Tickets are available at www.DesertStages.org; or by phone, 480.483.1664, and also at the theatre box office, 4720 N. Scottsdale Road, north side of Scottsdale Fashion Square, next to the former Coco’s restaurant. Tickets are $25 for adults and $22 for seniors and students.
