Legally Blonde The Musical!

I went to see Legally Blonde The Musical today in San Francisco and I have to say, it was the BEST study break in the world!!

It was hysterical and fast paced and really a lot of fun. The performers had beautiful voices and there were several really great song and dance numbers. I was wondering how they were going to pull this off, how was this going to translate to a play? Well, no one took themselves too seriously, they looked like they were having a great time, and the funny updated pop culture references made it seem new and fresh. And the costumes were great; bright pink dresses and sparkly heels, Juicy Couture Sweats, and Ugg boots.

Even the men loved it! The crowd was pretty diverse, men of all ages, and of course, a lot of young girls. I think I was the only adult that bought a t-shirt! I wanted to get the CD, but it won't be released until they open the play on Broadway in April, so I guess I will have to wait. There was considerable laughter from the audience and Laura Bell Bundy, who played Elle Woods, received a standing ovation.

Of course, the story is the same with a little more emphasis on the Emmett/Elle romance. Warner is still an ass, Vivian and Elle become fast friends, Callahan is a pig and Emmett is the hero. It almost made me want to be a lawyer again...