Overview
Synopsis
Based on the novel and the hit-movie of the same name, Legally Blonde: the Musical chronicles the journey of the famously perky Elle Woods, a fashion-savvy, UCLA sorority girl who finds her life turned upside down when she is dumped by her boyfriend Warner. In an effort to prove to Warner that she is more than just some blonde sorority girl, she follows him to Harvard Law, where she struggles to fit in and do well. Ultimately, she defies expectations and manages to stay true to her delightfully pink personality.
Show Information
- Book
- Heather Hach
- Lyrics
- Laurence "Larry" O'Keefe , Nell Benjamin
- Based on the Play/Book/Film
- Legally Blonde (film)
- Category
- Musical
- Age Guidance
- Thirteen Plus (PG-13)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- First Produced
- 2007
- Genres
- Comedy, Romance
- Settings
- Multiple Settings
- Time & Place
- present day, harvard university, ucla
- Cast Size
- large
- Orchestra Size
- Large
- Dancing
- Some Dance
- Licensor
- Music Theatre International
- Ideal For
- College/University, Community Theatre, High School, Mostly Female Cast, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Star Vehicle Female, Mostly Male Cast, Includes Young Adult, Mature Adult, Adult Characters, Large Cast
Context
Legally Blonde: The Musical is based on the 2001 film of the same name, starring Reese Witherspoon and Luke Wilson, as well as the novel of the same name by Amanda Brown.
The musical production began with a workshop production in San Francisco in January 2007. It featured two songs that did not make the finalized version of the show. “Beacon of Positivity” became the song “Love and War” and finally evolved to what is now the song, “Positive.” “Good Boy”, a song where Paulette and Elle bond
to read the context for Legally Blonde and to unlock other amazing theatre resources!Plot
Act One
At the Delta Nu Sorority House at UCLA, the sisters are excitedly signing an engagement card for Elle Woods. Meanwhile at the mall, Elle is shopping for an “engagement” dress (“Omigod You Guys”). Later that evening, Elle and her boyfriend, Warner Huntington III, are having dinner in an outdoor courtyard restaurant. She is expecting a marriage proposal, but finds, instead, that Warner is breaking up with her. He is only interested in a girl who is “less of a Marilyn more a Jackie”
to read the plot for Legally Blonde and to unlock other amazing theatre resources!Characters
| Name | Part Size | Gender | Vocal Part |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Lead |
Male |
Tenor |
|
|
Lead |
Male |
Tenor |
|
|
Lead |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
|
|
Supporting |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
|
|
Supporting |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
|
|
Supporting |
Male |
Spoken |
|
|
Supporting |
Male |
Baritone |
|
|
Supporting |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
|
|
Featured |
Female |
Soprano |
|
|
Featured |
Female |
Soprano |
|
|
Featured |
Either Gender |
Silent |
|
|
Featured |
Male |
Tenor |
|
|
Featured |
Male |
Tenor |
|
|
Featured |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
|
|
Featured |
Male |
Non-singer |
|
|
Featured |
Male |
Spoken |
|
|
Featured |
Male |
Non-singer |
|
|
Featured |
Female |
Soprano |
|
|
Featured |
Female |
Alto |
|
|
Ensemble |
Male |
Baritone |
|
|
Ensemble |
Female |
Spoken |
|
|
Ensemble |
Male |
Tenor |
|
|
Ensemble |
Either Gender |
Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass |
Songs
Act One
- “Omigod You Guys” - Elle, Serena, Margot, Pilar, and Ensemble
- “Serious” - Elle and Warner
- “Daughter of Delta Nu” - Serena, Margot, Pilar, and Ensemble
- “What You Want (Part 1)” - Elle, Serena, Margot, Pilar, Kate, Elle’s Dad, Elle’s Mom, Grandmaster Chad, and Ensemble
- “What You Want (Part 2)” - Elle, Ensemble
- “The Harvard Variations” - Emmett, Aaron, Enid, Padamadan, and Harvard Students
- “Blood in the Water” - Callahan and Ensemble
- “Positive” - Elle, Serena, Margot, Pilar, and Greek Chorus
- “Ireland” - Paulette
- “Ireland - Reprise” - Paulette
- “Serious - Reprise” - Elle and Warner
- “Chip on My Shoulder” - Elle, Emmett, Greek Chorus, and Company
- “So Much Better” - Elle, Greek Chorus, and Company
Act Two
- “Whipped Into Shape” - Brooke, Callahan, and Company
- “Delta Nu Nu Nu” - Brooke and Elle
- “Take It Like A Man” - Elle, Emmett, and Salespeople
- “Bend and Snap” - Elle, Paulette, Serena, Margot, Pilar, Bend and Snap Guys, and Salon Folks
- “Gay or European?” - Elle, Callahan, Emmett, Brooke, Vivienne, Warner, Enid, Judge, Nikos, Carlos, and Company
- “Legally Blonde” - Elle and Emmett
- “Legally Blonde - Remix” - Vivienne, Elle, Enid, Brooke, Mr. Woods, Mrs. Woods, and Company
- “Scene of the Crime” - Elle, Judge, Serena, Margot, Pilar, and Company
- “Find My Way/Finale” - Elle, Paulette, Emmett, and Company
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
Monologues
Scenes
Key Terms
A play, musical, or opera that has been adapted from a written work.
The lowest female vocal type, generally F3-F5.
A song that uses short stanzas to tell a story about love.
The middle male vocal type, generally A2-A4.
References a singer who sings in a more chest voice dominant manner.
The script of the musical, separate from the musical orchestrations.
The middle female vocal type, generally A3-A5.
The notation of music for the musical. There are several types of scores (detailed in the guide).
The highest male vocal type, generally C3-C5.
Videos
Quizzes
Themes, Symbols & Motifs
Sorry! We do not currently have learning modules for this guide.
Quote Analysis
Sorry! We do not currently have learning modules for this guide.