Legally Blonde Musical, first preview reactions- Page 4

[shesamarshmallow]

Posted: 1/24/07 at 4:35pm

I thought the Bend and Snap song was really the only misstep of Act 2 - but honestly, I hated that sequence in the movie, so my opinion on the adaptation shouldn't be worth much.

[legallyblondemusical]

Posted: 1/24/07 at 4:57pm

"Bend and Snap" is a cute number, from a staging perspective it is a bit all over the place and crowded. I agree with some comments that Laura seems to have some snap issues which more then likely are caused by her costume. This is one of the many numbers where the main sorority trio join the action as Elle's "greek chorus" (get it?) vision. In this case fantasy takes over and everyone in the salon can see them and joins in.

(spoiler) I'm not sure I have heard anyone discuss the "Gay or European" courtroom number which is listed in the Playbill as "There! Right There!" most likely so the content of the number comes as a surprise. It's a great fun number and provided for the loudest audience laughs of the night. I'll save more details so I don't spoil it too much but it will make you smile :)
Updated On: 1/24/07 at 04:57 PM

[carymetorent2]

Posted: 1/24/07 at 5:06pm

I am assuming this is where Manuel herrera shines. And that he is playing the poolboy person.

[legallyblondemusical]

Posted: 1/24/07 at 5:09pm

Oh yes, Nikos. Have I mentioned how dirty my pool is?

[legallyblondemusical]

Posted: 1/24/07 at 5:13pm

A snapshot from my mobile of the merchandise booth. Nothing really stuck out as great. Cute sweatpants with "omigod" on the ass maybe for girls, mostly run of the mill stuff tho. There were no souvenir programs for sale yet. We did pick up a large poster ($20) and a magnet ($5).

I'm gonna use that magnet to stick my Jason Patrick Sands photo to the fridge! Obsessive? Me?
Updated On: 1/24/07 at 05:13 PM

[ljay889]

Posted: 1/24/07 at 5:15pm

All the Legally Blonde groupies on this board, and those making user names "legallyblondelike4ever" is creeping me the hell out. It's only the first out of town preview.

[legallyblondemusical]

Posted: 1/24/07 at 5:18pm

Oh yeah that photo reminded me, audience demographics. Predictably skewed young, female, gay male. Hard to be certain because it was a first night thing but it was nice to see the younger set out. The show definitely has a modern presence and perky personality and I think under 25 will react well. This is one more reason I make the comparison to Hairspray.

[legallyblondemusical]

Posted: 1/24/07 at 5:20pm

"All the Legally Blonde groupies on this board, and those making user names "legallyblondelike4ever" is creeping me the hell out. It's only the first out of town preview."

Thanks for your contribution to the thread. Catch you next troll?

[TWSFan4Ever]

Posted: 1/24/07 at 5:24pm

legallyblondemusical, I just PMed you with a few questions about the show

is that all the merchandise? Did they have any black t-shirts and those "omigod" hats? haha

[legallyblondemusical]

Posted: 1/24/07 at 5:26pm

That is not all of it but that is most of it. I don't remember black shirts and I do not remember seeing those hats they may have been a cast/crew thing.

[TWSFan4Ever]

Posted: 1/24/07 at 5:29pm

Oh, okay. Thanks

Do they have normal "Legally Blonde shirts" like that sweater thing..which by the way, is that unisex? Haha, I can't tell really by the pic

[Zachary Goldfarb]

Posted: 1/24/07 at 5:32pm

What do you mean Leslie Kritzer looks too old? Does she get to do much? Does she have a number or anything?

[sciguy]

Posted: 1/24/07 at 5:39pm

legally blond...
just a question about your demographics comment. Can you tell someone is gay by just looking? Just curious.

[legallyblondemusical]

Posted: 1/24/07 at 5:40pm

RE: Leslie Kritzer, I know that someone said she looked too old but I didn't get that impression. She is part of the greek chorus trio and she has some individual stuff mostly in "Bend and Snap" if I remember correctly. I thought DeQuina Moore was great and she can work her body with the best of them. Annaleigh's role didn't really come forward for me until the end of the show, I would say of the 3 she has the smallest role.

[legallyblondemusical]

Posted: 1/24/07 at 5:42pm

"legally blond...just a question about your demographics comment. Can you tell someone is gay by just looking? Just curious."

Well I'm a gay man living in San Francisco so I think I've got that pretty much down. I knew some of them and most were couples and we don't hide it around these parts. Let's put it this way, they were either gay or European, possibly both

[carymetorent2]

Posted: 1/24/07 at 5:44pm

so excited for merch!

[sciguy]

Posted: 1/24/07 at 5:45pm

LOL!

[TristezzaBella27]

Posted: 1/24/07 at 5:47pm

reallllly excited!! ::) i cant wait til april!

[folkyboy]

Posted: 1/24/07 at 5:53pm

yay that they have the magnets! i can't wait

[legallyblondemusical]

Posted: 1/24/07 at 5:57pm

I'll post a photo of my magnet when I get home later.

[SeanMartin]

Posted: 1/24/07 at 6:04pm

>> I get it SeanMartin, you're right and I am wrong.

Actually, yes, I am. Look at the very first post's description of the show: "nothing earth shaking". See? Reading comprehension.

And yes, give me that burrito. I'll let you know when I'm finished with it. :)

[Freckles1329]

Posted: 1/24/07 at 6:17pm

Thanks for the reviews so far! And for the pics of the playbill and the merchandise! I'm really excited and can't wait for April!

[biggest CHENO fan]

Posted: 1/24/07 at 6:34pm

A few questions....How big was the theatre? and...Was it filled?

[B3TA07]

Posted: 1/24/07 at 6:40pm

L.O.L.

[biggest CHENO fan]

Posted: 1/24/07 at 6:50pm

If I may ask Ben, What's so funny?