Legally Blonde - The Musical - Savoy Theatre — Page 5

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For people who are fans of show curtains.

As I posted on the TKTS news thread this is now available at half price from TKTS, as I am at work all night and cannot drink alcohol because of work, so only 1 thing to do for a damsel in distress, such as myself - go and see a show.

I would not describe this show exactly Legally Bland nor is it Legally Lucent. I did not rate Jerry Mitchell's direction but this is a unfair critism to make in preview, I hope the show gets a lot tighter.

Sheridan Smith was very good in her role as Elle Woods, but would of prefer to see Laura Bell Bundy in the title role, but the actor who was head and shoulders better than anyone else is Alex Gaumond, he stood out as a real talent, Aoife Mulholland, Duncan James and Jill Halfpenny were good as well, however I thought Peter Davidson as the hot shot Lawyer and Professor was very poor, he did not convince me.

Worth a night out and for me to check out again, the ticket price I paid tonight was a fair price, however it is not a £60 show and glad I did not see it on Broadway.

Priscilla has just gone on sale at TKTS in the last week, no shame in putting your tickets up for a bit of discount, now Priscilla is up I would expect this offer to be available most of the time, same for Legally Blonde especially as it has been noted on here there have been loads of comps.

A lot of people on here have commented on Alex's great performance, funnily enough I was sitting next to Tracey Bennett from La Cage and Hairspray and we both agreed Alex was the best actor.

Did not see WWRY on tour, I saw it London the first time last year, as much as I hate tribute musicals, I love the music of Queen, unfortunately the story was not there, I cannot remember if Alex was in the London production, I have a look at the programme later.

Unfortunately actors cannot be finicky about what roles they pick, as many are resting at the moment, so think a lot of acting profession are forced into taking roles they rather would not do.

Tonight the show starts being reviewed by the British press on a nightly basis.
Lets see if 13 is a lucky number for Elle and co.

Updated On: 1/4/10 at 12:49 PM

Yep, I know a few who are going- thats why I posted!!!!.
I've had to turn down 2 invites and it now looks like I may see it on Saturday eve.

Updated On: 1/4/10 at 01:03 PM

Haha!
I think you went for the right course.
I'll try and let you know if I do get to go on Saturday and maybe you can buy me a drink!!!

I'm going Tuesday for press. I think this is going to end up being a show where the critics will be spread and word of mouth will matter FAR more over the reviews.

Meanwhile I'm trying to get excited about it and just can't. Expecting competence but not amazement. It's also the night after my own show's reading.

So, does the West End 'Paulette' rock out as much as Broadway's Orfeh did? I absolutely HATED Natalie Joy Johnson on the National Tour in the States, who didn't have the belt, the riffs or the presence to handle the role.


BN

We saw this on sunday...great, young audience. The feel reminded me a bit of 9 to 5..bright, fun, slick, a few decent laughs. It felt like this could run..they have a young audience and although I hope it gets decent reviews, I think it could go well without 'em!

Whats your performance count so far Con?

I have been listening to the cast recording, while lounging by the Red Sea, in Egypy and been enjoying this immensely.

What is the weather like back home?

'think theres similar things happening across the entire country!' And Ireland too

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I was there last time too! 4th time seeing it and the audience were loving it! Everyone seated until Sheridan came out for her last bow and the whole stalls just rose to their feet!

Was in the front row, love being that close, but don't think i'll be back as much as id like when lottery goes up to £25