December 19 - December 29, 2024
Music Theater Works in association with Music Theatre International
KYLE A. DOUGAN
Producing Artistic Director
Presents
Legally Blonde:
The Musical
Book by | Music & Lyrics by |
Legally Blonde: The Musical
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com
Any video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited
| Director Mandy Modic Choreographer Mollyanne Nunn Music Director Linda Madonia Production Manager Chris Chase Company Manager Katie Meine Stage Manager Liv Meinders Assistant Stage Manager Olive Ferguson Scenic Designer Shane Cinal Scenery Rental Provided by Front Row Theatrical Rental Lighting Designer Chelsea Lynn Costume Designer Kristen Brinati Sound Designer Matthew R. Chase | Hair, Wig, and Makeup Designer Alice Salazar Hair, Wig, and Makeup Lead Melanie Saso Wardrobe Head Reve Smith Props Designer Ab Rieve Fight & Intimacy Choreographer Amber Wuttke Master Electrician/Board Programmer Riley Woods Andersonville Scenic Studios Will Hughes, Ben Lipinski Production Sound Engineer Forrest Gregor Dialect Coach Kathy Logelin Electronic Music Design Justin Akira Kono Non-Equity Deputy Kiana Beverly Dance Captain Claire Campbell |
As a young girl, I remember watching the 2001 film “Legally Blonde” and immediately wanted to be just like Elle. Mostly for her extravagant pink outfits and cute dog. Well that, and I definitely remember begging my parents for Elle’s Audi convertible that she drives in the sequel. As an adult who admittedly drives a more sensible vehicle (although I did get myself a perfect ‘lil pup- shoutout to Sir Reginald!), I find I still want to be like her, except now for different reasons. I am inspired by her kindness, independence, and strength through adversity. I’ve always been drawn to stories of strong, independent women, as well as stories that simply bring joy. For both of those reasons, I am particularly excited to have the opportunity to share with others this story that has taught me a lot about what I truly value.
For those of you who don’t know the movie, you’re in for a treat. For those of you who do, this musical brings us some of that movie nostalgia but with a fun, pop score and special surprises along the way that are sure to make you laugh and smile. As one of the best screen-to-stage adaptations in musical theatre, its cinematic roots can be enjoyed by how it is written to move briskly in and out of locations while connecting it all through a wonderful score of music.
LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL, at its core, is a simple coming of age story about perseverance, individuality, self-confidence, breaking stereotypes, supporting others and well, finding love along the way. While we might not all be trying to make our way at Harvard Law School, I believe most of us have been up against people, situations, or jobs where we questioned if we were good enough, smart enough, strong enough. As we rapidly approach a New Year and inevitably go through our own personal audits and reflections about the people we are and the people we want to be, I wish for you to carry the messages of this story with you and hopefully leave the theatre with these two empowering thoughts:
You are beautiful, and you are enough. Celebrate that. But also, celebrate those who are different from you. As Elle Woods would say it:
“You must always have faith in people. And, most importantly, you must always have faith in yourself.”
Mandy Modic, director of LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL
Elle Woods | ............... | Kayla Shipman |
Warner Huntington III | ............... | Daniel Rausch |
Emmett Forrest | ............... | David Moreland |
Vivienne Kensington | ............... | Crystal Claros |
Brooke Wyndam | ............... | Amanda Handegan |
Professor Callahan | ............... | Korey White |
Paulette Buonufonte | ............... | Khaki Pixley |
Ensemble: Margot | ............... | Sabrina Bowen |
Ensemble: Serena & u/s Brooke | ............... | Morgan Schoenecker |
Ensemble: Pilar | ............... | Selena Robinson |
Ensemble: Mom & u/s Vivienne | ............... | Riley Dominiak |
Ensemble: Enid & u/s | ............... | Paulette Ava Stovall |
Ensemble: Kate | ............... | Lanja Andriamihaja |
Ensemble: Chad & Dewey | ............... | Michael Davis Arnold |
Ensemble: Sandeep | ............... | Ibrahim Khan |
Ensemble: Nikos & u/s Carlos | ............... | Alex Villaseñor |
Ensemble | ............... | Kiana Beverly |
Ensemble & u/s Emmett | ............... | Eric Amundson |
Ensemble | ............... | Matthew Millin |
Ensemble & u/s Elle | ............... | Madison Jaffe-Richter |
Ensemble: Kyle | ............... | Isaiah Engram |
Ensemble: Aaron & u/s Warner | ............... | Connor Ripperger |
Ensemble: Chutney & u/s Trio | ............... | Lili Galluzzo |
Ensemble | ............... | Claire Campbell |
Ensemble: Dad & u/s Callahan/Kyle | ............... | Will Leonard |
Ensemble: Carlos | ............... | Víctor López |
Swing | ............... | Connor Crumley |
Swing | ............... | Andrew Lund |
Bruiser | ............... | Kandi (Sacha Chen) |
Rufus | ............... | Nosi (Desi Lynne Thorne and Evan Thorne) |
Conductor/Key 1 | ............... | Linda Madonia |
Key 2 | ............... | Kevin Disch |
Key 3 | ............... | Eugene Dizon |
Violin | ............... | Alison Tatum |
Reed 1 | ............... | Cara Strauss |
Reed 2 | ............... | Jonathan Golko |
Trumpet 1 | ............... | Chuck Parrish |
Trumpet 2 | ............... | Gregory Strauss |
Trombone | ............... | Matt Flanagan |
Guitar | ............... | Michael Lockler |
Bass | ............... | Eric Von Holst |
Drums | ............... | Justin Akira Kono |
Percussion | ............... | Tina Laughlin |
(Musicians are members of Chicago Federation of Musicians, Local 10-208)
| Act 1 | ||
Omigod You Guys | ............... | Margot, Serena, Pilar, Delta Nus, Elle, Saleswoman, Store Manager |
Serious | ............... | Warner, Elle |
Daughter of Delta Nu | ............... | Margot, Pilar, Serena, Delta Nus |
What You Want (Part 1) | ............... | Elle, Margot, Serena, Pilar, Kate, Delta Nus, Dad, Mom, Grandmaster Chad |
What You Want (Part 2) | ............... | Elle, Winthrop, Lowell, Pforzheimer, Delta Nus, The Company |
The Harvard Variations | ............... | Emmett, Aaron, Vlad, Enid, Harvard Students |
Blood in the Water | ............... | Callahan, Students |
Positive | ............... | Elle, Serena, Margot, Pilar, Greek Chorus |
Ireland | ............... | Paulette |
Ireland (Reprise) | ............... | Paulette |
Serious (Reprise) | ............... | Warner, Elle |
Chip On My Shoulder (Part 1) | ............... | Emmett, Elle, Greek Chorus |
Chip On My Shoulder (Part 2) | ............... | Emmett, Elle, Aaron, Enid, Warner, Vivienne, Greek Chorus |
So Much Better | ............... | Elle, Greek Chorus, The Company |
| Act 2 | ||
Whipped Into Shape | ............... | Brooke, Callahan, Inmates |
Delta Nu Nu Nu | ............... | Elle, Brooke |
Take It Like A Man | ............... | Elle, Emmett, The Company |
Bend and Snap | ............... | Elle, Serena, Margot, Pilar, Paulette, The Company |
There! Right There! | ............... | Elle, Callahan, Emmett, Brooke, Vivienne, Warner, Enid, Judge, Nikos, Carlos, The Company |
Legally Blonde | ............... | Elle, Emmett |
Legally Blonde Remix | ............... | Vivienne, Enid, Elle, Mom, Dad, Delta Nus, The Company |
Scene of the Crime | ............... | Margot, Serena, Pilar, Judge, The Company |
Find My Way/Finale | ............... | Elle, Paulette, The Company |
Bill Kirchmeyer and Binny’s Beverage Depot, Javier Vega at Byline Bank,
The Walder Foundation, Jon Will, LaLonna J. Jackson of the Illinois Dept. of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Amanda Billings, Jamie Lynn Thome, Patrick Whalen at the office of State Senator Laura Fine, Ann Davis, Scott Stratton
