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Shakespeare might have said to thine own self be true, but Elle Woods is discovering that being true to yourself never goes out of style! The sensation “Legally Blonde: The Musical” is holding court at Barter Theatre beginning Saturday, May 19. “The Blockbuster movie and the Broadway hit musical are very well-known,” said Director Richard Rose. “One of the great things here is that we make all of that our own.more >
Show Reviews
The best musical I have seen in a very long time! Way to go Barter!!more > — Maggie Costello via Facebook.com/BarterTheatre
Loved it!more > — Heather Moore Kunysz via Facebook.com/BarterTheatre
One of the best shows ever!more > — Dusty Rumley Woodard via Facebook.com/BarterTheatre
Saw it last night and I loved it.more > — Clifford P Salyer II via Facebook.com/BarterTheatre
Most enjoyable... great music and singing.more > — via Survey
We did the "Night to Remember" package at it was perfect, we had a great time.more > — Via Survey
We enjoyed the show! I love the movie so seeing the play was a real treat. The actors were all VERY good and we enjoyed ourselves.more > — Via Survey
It's a very, very funny production, the whole family loved it!more > — David John Ward via Facebook
Loved the actors/actresses and their roles. Music, songs were great as were the voices, choreography and dancing. We had a really great time and the view from balcony terrific.more > — Via Survey
It was magical! The entire production from start to finish (including animal's performance) was exceptionally performed and we enjoy every moment!more > — Via Survey
My cousin and I heard about Barter from a friend and made our plans without any real knowledge of what to expect. We both left there just blown away at the professional level of everyone in the play. We have been to other venues and both think Barter is our best experience so far. We most definetely plan to return and bring friends.more > — Via Survey
I love big musicals and this one did not disappoint.more > — Via Survey
Wonderful to be able to see this high quality of acting, singing, etc. without having to go to Broadway! The staff is so friendly and the smallness of the theatre makes it seem like you're near the front no matter where you sit.more > — Via Survey
It was terrific!! Ellie and Sean were both superb! And the rest of the cast was awesome!more > — Via Survey
We had a visitor from Panama, who attended with us. We all had a great experience at Barter. I think it was the highlight of her trip.more > — Via Survey
The actors were so talented and professional. "Legally Blonde - the Musical" is fabulous. The history of this theater is intriguing.more > — Peg K via TripAdvisor.com
It was fantastic. The only reason I rated the show as "Near the top" rather than "the best" is simply due to the fact that every play I have seen at the Barter has been fantastic.more > — Via Survey
There is a serious lesson to be learned about how we as a society, despite all our lip service to the contrary, still - actually, more than ever - judge others by appearances and pre-concieved notions of what people and things should be like.more > — Robert McKinney, Bristol Herald Courier, www.tricities.com
Seize any opportunity you may have to see this production!more > — Zach Cooley, Wytheville Enterprise
I would love to see it again!more > — Teresa Speak via email
Legally Blonde The Musical was an absolute treat! :D I was so excited to see some of my favorite Barter Players in the cast! :D It was awesome to see them in a main stage production! Justin Tyler Lewis was an awesome Warner! I didn't know he could sing! :o Ellie Mooney was perfect for Elle and everyone else was fabulous as usual! I just love the energy that Ashley Campos and Abby C. Elliot bring to each production, as well as the people who were brought in/back for certain roles! Paullette brought the house down and the dogs stole the show! AMAZING, AMAZING, AMAZING! Words can't describe the fun that I had that night! I love going to Barter Theatre because every time that I go, I am reminded why I love theatre and why I want to make a career out of it one day! The creativity never stops! "MAD PROPS" to Amanda for some kick-butt choreography that was cute, funny, dazzling, and above all memorizing! The set was wonderful and again "MAD PROPS" to Rick Rose for another wonderfully directed show! Steve is wonderful and always has the music sounding superb! Thanks again for putting up this production, and for all others that you have done, are doing, and will do! The magic of theatre really is sparked at Barter!.more > — Hunter Osborne via Facebook.com/bartertheatre
The vocals are perfect, the choreography is exciting and the set and costumes are as good as they get.more > — Kristina K. Morris via Facebook.com/BarterTheatre
Legally Blonde: The Musical is lighting up the Main Stage this summer at the historic Barter Theatre in Abingdon, Virginia. Directed by Richard Rose, with music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin, and book by Heather Hach, the play (based on the popular movie) is the big production for the summer repertory season.more > — Dr. Shari Stacey, Washington County News
Legally Blonde: The Musical
Book by Heather Hach, Music and Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin, Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture
This Much Fun Shouldn't Be Legal! The Hollywood blockbuster turned award-winning Broadway musical sensation follows a Beverly Hills blonde, Elle Woods, as she sets out on a journey to prove to everyone that fashion-savvy girls can be taken seriously. After her boyfriend dumps her for someone a little more ''serious,'' she puts down the shopping bags, picks up the books and heads to the illustrious Harvard Law School! This singing, dancing, feel-good musical will have us all saying, ''Being true to yourself never goes out of style.'' Tickets starting at $30; Ages 17 and under $17. Don't forget to ask about our "Pretty in Pink Package!"
Stage: Barter Theatre
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"Legally Blonde: The Musical" Showclip Montage
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"Legally Blonde: The Musical" Commercial
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The cast of "Legally Blonde: The Musical"
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Justin Tyler Lewis, Ellie Mooney
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Hannah Ingram, Nicholas Piper, Holly Williams
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The cast of "Legally Blonde: The Musical"
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Abbey C. Elliott, Ashley Campos, Parris Cromer
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Ellie Mooney, Sean Campos
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The cast of "Legally Blonde: The Musical"
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The cast of "Legally Blonde: The Musical"
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David Alford, Lacretta Nicole
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Sean Campos, Ellie Mooney
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The cast of "Legally Blonde: The Musical"
Cast & Credits
OMG! It's a Pretty in Pink Package! Tickets $30, includes goodies!
THE CAST
(in order of appearance)
The Delta Nus
Margot: Ashley Campos
Serena: Abbey C. Elliott
Pilar: Parris Cromer
Kate: Wendy Piper
Erin: Carrie Smith
Lellani: Holly Williams
Gaelen: Audrey Layne Crocker
Cami: Cami René Philgreen
Elle Woods: Ellie Mooney
Saleswoman: Hannah Ingram
Store Manager: Tricia Matthews
Warner Huntington, III:
Justin Tyler Lewis
Waiter: Andrew Slane
Elle’s Dad: Nicholas Piper
Elle’s Mom: Tricia Matthews
The UCLA Frat Boys: Sean Campos; Stephen Scott Wormley;
Andrew Slane
Grandmaster Chad: Nicholas Piper
Jet Blue Pilot: Stephen Scott Wormley
The Harvard Admissions Faculty
Winthrop: David Alford
Lowell: Nicholas Piper
Phorzheimer: Tricia Matthews
Emmett: Sean Campos
Aaron Schultz: Samuel Floyd
Sundeep Padamadan:
Stephen Scott Wormley
Enid Hoopes: Carrie Smith
Harvard Stud: Andrew Slane
Vivienne Kensington: Holly Williams
Whitney: Wendy Piper
Other Harvard Students: Hannah Ingram, Audrey Layne Crocker,
Cami René Philgreen
Professor Callahan: Nick Koesters
Elle’s Greek Chorus
Margot: Ashley Campos
Serena: Abbey C. Elliott
Pilar: Parris Cromer
Paulette Buonofuonte: Lacretta Nicole
Dewey: Nicholas Piper
Brooke Wyndham: Hannah Ingram
Brooke’s Video
Dancers: Abbey C. Elliott,
Parris Cromer
Singers: Ashley Campos, Wendy Piper, Lacretta Nicole, Audrey Layne Crocker, Cami René Philgreen
Prisoners of the Boston Correctional Facility:
Ashley Campos, Parris Cromer, Abbey C. Elliott, Wendy Piper, Audrey Layne Crocker, Cami René Philgreen
Prison Guard: David Alford
Staff of the Hansen-Harkness Department Store: Tricia Matthews; Wendy Piper; Stephen Scott Wormley; Andrew Slane; Audrey Layne Crocker; Cami René Philgreen
Kyle Brendan O’Boyle: David Alford
The Staff & Clients of The Hair Affair: Wendy Piper; Stephen Scott Wormley; Andrew Slane, Audrey Layne Crocker, Cami René Philgreen
The Courtroom
TV Reporter: Anna Davis
The Judge: Nicholas Piper
D.A. Joyce Riley: Tricia Matthews
Stenographer: Cami René Philgreen
Baliff: Andrew Slane
Nikos: Andrew Slane
Carlos: Stephen Scott Wormley
Chutney Wyndham: Wendy Piper
Baliff: Andrew Slane
Special Appearances:
Bruiser (Elle’s Dog): Jasmine Belle
(Owners—Edward and Cindy Bubar)
Rufus (Paulette’s Dog): Spud
(Owners—Emily and Adam Parks)
The Orchestra:
Conductor/Pianist: Steve Sensenig
Keyboard: Lee Harris
THE COLLABORATORS
Director: Richard Rose
Music Director: Steve Sensenig
Assistant Music Director: Lee Harris
Choreographer: Amanda Aldridge
Dance Captain/Ass't Choreographer: Ashley Campos
Ass't Dance Captain: Abbey C. Elliot
Set Designer: Daniel Ettinger
Costume Designer: Amanda Aldridge
Wig & Makeup Designer: Ryan Fischer
Lighting Designer: Richard T. Chamblin, III
Properties Designer: Helen Stratakes
Sound Designer: Miles Polaski
Stage Manager: Cindi A. Raebel
Ass't. Stage Manager: Beth Crock
Season Sponsors:
Alpha Natural Resources, Bristol Virginia Utilities, Eastman Credit Union, Mountain States Health Alliance & The United Company
Corporate Sponsor:
Wellmont Health System
Media Sponsors:
WCYB; WEMT; CW; Elizabethton Star; VIP Seen Magazine; Lamar Tri-Cities TN/VA; WTFM-FM
