WWU to stage Broadway hit ‘Legally Blonde: The Musical’ Dec. 2 to 6

Western Washington University's Department of Theatre and Dance will present "Legally Blonde: The Musical," a musical stage adaptation of the hit Reese Witherspoon movie, in six performances at 7:30 pm from Tuesday, Dec. 2, to Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Performing Arts Center Main Stage on Western's campus.

There will be a 2 p.m. matinee show, along with a 7:30 p.m. evening show, on Saturday, Dec. 6.

Tickets are available by calling Western’s Box Office at 360-650-6146, in person at the ticket office, and online at tickets.wwu.edu. Tickets range from $12 to $20 with student seats starting at $7 and discounts for Western I.D. holders.

"Legally Blonde" is the story of the famously perky optimist Elle Woods, whose perfect life is turned upside down when her boyfriend breaks up with her so he can attend Harvard Law School and pursue a career in politics. She follows him to Harvard and while struggling to fit in and do well in law school, Elle learns something about herself and her potential to make a positive difference in people's lives.

This energetic musical comedy includes songs like "Serious," "What You Want," and "Whipped Into Shape."

"Legally Blonde" has music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin, along with a book by Heather Hach. The story is based on the novel "Legally Blonde" by Amanda Brown and the 2001 film of the same name. The show opened in pre-Broadway tryouts in San Francisco and moved to Broadway in April 2007, where it was nominated for a number of Tony and Drama Desk Awards. The show ran for about 600 performances, has had two successful national tours and many regional productions since then.

The story’s theme light-heartedly considers the insidious way people are labeled by others and expected to fit a prescribed role, which resonates with many teenagers and young adults.

"Legally Blonde: The Musical" contains some mature themes, and it is recommended that families with young children assess the material before planning to attend.

For more information about the production, call 360-650-2829 or visit cfpa.wwu.edu/theatredance.