Legally Blonde reality show. Official.

[AnnaK<3LMIP]

Posted: 1/24/08 at 1:29pm

I trust you've all seen the front page.

Yikes.

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 1/24/08 at 1:33pm

I guess BLONDE won't be closing for a while then...

[EponineAmneris]

Posted: 1/24/08 at 1:38pm

At least it is on MTv.

Surprized that with the strike and popularity of the reality TV show and the musical that a major network didn't grab this up.

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 1/24/08 at 1:49pm

This is the future of Broadway. Kinda sad. You can either bust your hump your whole life working up to the day you get a lead in a Broadway musical or get a shot through a contest. "Omigod, totally awesome." Elle is a demanding role with a lot of singing and dancing and requires a pro who has a lot of experience in doing 8 shows a week with such demands. A novice will really have a hard time with the role I think. We shall see.

[EugLoven]

Posted: 1/24/08 at 1:53pm

I'll reserve my opinion on the actual FACT this is happening. But I really cannot help feeling like this is a slap in the face to Laura Bell Bundy, and the cast (may be water off their backs at this point though). Moreover, the glory and honor and history of performing at The Palace... Updated On: 1/24/08 at 01:53 PM

[fnyboi88]

Posted: 1/24/08 at 1:56pm

I liked the show. I wont see it again I don't think. I feel this will just wear out the musical real fast. It would have been good idea for them to cast the Elle for the touring show. That would give it publicity to every city it goes to and sell tickets.

[yankees1253]

Posted: 1/24/08 at 2:39pm

i love this how but i rather see an understudy take the role as elle woods after laura bell bundy leaves. i dont like the mtv casting the next elle.
I want becky gulsvig to be the next woods,elle!!!!!!! she def deserves it, and this sounds like nbc casting danny and sandy.

[sweetestsiren]

Posted: 1/24/08 at 2:45pm

I hope it's more like, say, America's Next Top Model than You're the One that I Want. I want to see them living together, catfights, etc. That way it'll at least be entertaining.

[BroadwayBelle2]

Posted: 1/24/08 at 3:15pm

Even though I absoulutely LOVE this musical, the thought of a reality show/contest annoys me. I don't think I'm in the mood to watch thousands of "Elle Wood" wannabes" on the screen.

[balto]

Posted: 1/24/08 at 3:21pm

So when is the TV show going to be?

When will the new Elle start?

When is LBB contracted through?

[nate2]

Posted: 1/24/08 at 3:22pm

I'm a bit upset. I mean honestly Broadway always seemed so untouched by TV and contests and reality shows. NOW it's really starting to annoy me because there are so many talented actors in NYC who can actually sing, act, and dance that are more than qualified for the job...and they have to give the role to some smuck who's never done a play in their life. It's ridiculous!!

[Borstalboy]

Posted: 1/24/08 at 3:25pm

Desperation.

Pure and simple.

[defyingravity07]

Posted: 1/24/08 at 3:26pm

Thank GOD, I'm seeing LB on April 23 before it goes MTV w/ most the OBC I might add.

[musicandtemiror]

Posted: 1/24/08 at 3:28pm

Would it be funny if Becky went out and auditions and got the part!
-what a waste of time and money!

[alliez92092]

Posted: 1/24/08 at 3:37pm

I hope we get some Broadway gypsies auditioning.

[fnyboi88]

Posted: 1/24/08 at 4:04pm

LBB contract was going to be up this February but she recently extended with I believe most of the leading cast till July.

[mywonderwa11]

Posted: 1/24/08 at 4:12pm

The thought of having reality television fans all across America casting shows on Broadway that we all love makes me sick. People (myself included) have and are working their entire lives...training...taking private voice lessons, dance classes, acting coaching sessions...all in hopes that one day they'll be able to perform on a Broadway stage. And The Palace is such a historical and amazing theatre to perform in. To have today's society and media go and crap on what people like us work our whole lives for is just ridiculous.

Sorry...I'm a little passionate when it comes to stuff like this.

[allofmylife]

Posted: 1/24/08 at 4:16pm

Ringers.

"How Do You Solve....Maria" on BBC was full of them. The woman who won was no spring chicken.

[Jane2]

Posted: 1/24/08 at 4:18pm

Haven't the people who line up to audition taken any classes or training?

[Kalimba]

Posted: 1/24/08 at 4:18pm

Just like the MTV airing did nothing to really increase ticket sales, this latest stunt won't do anything to save this Craptacular.

[Calvin]

Posted: 1/24/08 at 4:23pm

So -- will Equity let MTV stick to its "No one over the age of 25 is allowed to appear on our network" rules?
Updated On: 1/24/08 at 04:23 PM

[jaystarr]

Posted: 1/24/08 at 4:27pm

I thought the GREASE REALITY show sank Broadway into a low in terms of casting real talents....

Wow! Things are just starting........




****************** to get BAD!

J*

[Jane2]

Posted: 1/24/08 at 4:29pm

I hope someone can answer my question.

[Dre2387]

Posted: 1/24/08 at 4:31pm

did anyone else find this a little sad?

This fall, MGM continues its girl empowerment franchise, releasing Legally Blondes, a new movie for the home entertainment marketplace starring Camilla Rosso and Rebecca Rosso as the British twin cousins of Elle Woods who move to Los Angeles to attend high school.

it was in the middle of the article. thank god its just going straight to video and not to cinemas.

[maya5892]

Posted: 1/24/08 at 4:33pm

Dre, I saw that too! Groan