Sound clip from London Legally Blonde...plus interesting critics discussion

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Sound clip from London Legally Blonde...plus interesting critics discussion

Posted: 1/17/10 at 11:38pm

It's fascinating to hear these critics discuss the show after a part of the song where Warner breaks up with Elle. Such intelligent analysis...It begins about 20 minutes into the program, although at the top of the show is a clip from another song.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00ps5f6/Saturday_Review_16_01_2010/

Sound clip from London Legally Blonde...plus interesting critics discussion

Posted: 1/18/10 at 12:02am

That's a very interesting American accent from Mr. Duncan James.

Sound clip from London Legally Blonde...plus interesting critics discussion

Posted: 1/18/10 at 1:24am

How utterly fascinating that the British see what so many critics and bigmouths failed to see in this country.

It's fun. It's very well-mounted and it is certainly worth every penny you pay for a ticket.

That Elle could find a home abroad far more welcoming than Broadway is a sad reflection on us, not a sad reflection on the British taste.

http://www.broadwayworld.com/board/readmessage.cfm?thread=972787#3631451 http://www.broadwayworld.com/board/readmessage.cfm?thread=963561#3533883 http://www.broadwayworld.com/board/readmessage.cfm?thread=955158#3440952 http://www.broadwayworld.com/board/readmessage.cfm?thread=954269#3427915 http://www.broadwayworld.com/board/readmessage.cfm?thread=955012#3441622 http://www.broadwayworld.com/board/readmessage.cfm?thread=954344#3428699

Sound clip from London Legally Blonde...plus interesting critics discussion

Posted: 1/18/10 at 1:53am

Why does Warner sound like a 30's Gangster?

"Grease," the fourth revival of the season, is the worst show in the history of theater and represents an unparalleled assault on Western civilization and its values. - Michael Reidel

Sound clip from London Legally Blonde...plus interesting critics discussion

Posted: 1/18/10 at 2:56am

I completely agree, allofmylife.

Broadway failed to see the charm of Legally Blonde as a fun (and witty) show with a really great score. It saddens me as well to know that Elle's message is brightly shining abroad brighter than it did on Broadway.

"Anybody that goes to the theater, I think we’re all misfits, so we ended up on stage or in the audience.” --- Patti LuPone.

Sound clip from London Legally Blonde...plus interesting critics discussion

Posted: 1/18/10 at 12:50pm

I wish they would gather American critics from different perspectives like these people and have them discuss shows.

Sound clip from London Legally Blonde...plus interesting critics discussion

Posted: 1/18/10 at 1:37pm

"That's a very interesting American accent from Mr. Duncan James. "
The American accents were absolutely terrible. Vivienne made no attempt at all to mask her British accent.

I did love the cast, though, for the most part. Their accents were just one fail after another, however.

Sound clip from London Legally Blonde...plus interesting critics discussion

Posted: 1/18/10 at 1:40pm

"I did love the cast, though, for the most part. Their accents were just one fail after another, however."

And this is why I would LOVE to see Billy Elliot on Broadway! The London Cast can't even do a North-East accent convincingly (My hometown is 10 minutes from Easington).

Sound clip from London Legally Blonde...plus interesting critics discussion

Posted: 1/18/10 at 5:06pm

London has always, and will probably continue to be IMHO more accepting and trying at new, creative, and different pieces.

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Sound clip from London Legally Blonde...plus interesting critics discussion

Posted: 1/18/10 at 6:53pm

Tell that to Spring Awakening and The Drowsy Chaperone, two of the newest, creative and different pieces to come to London in recent years.

I think for some reason, Blonde just works well. And everyone loves Sheridan.

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Sound clip from London Legally Blonde...plus interesting critics discussion

Posted: 1/18/10 at 7:35pm

And when you say "Blonde", you're actually saying: mindless fluff.... right?

No wonder LEGALLY BLONDE is doing so well over there. Not surprised, at all. That's the sad part.

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#12

Sound clip from London Legally Blonde...plus interesting critics discussion

Posted: 1/19/10 at 12:08am

I'd heard only bubbling reviews of LB on Broadway, and then I saw it and absolutely couldn't stand it.

But hey, 30 actors get to pay their rent, so I wont complain about anything.

#13

Sound clip from London Legally Blonde...plus interesting critics discussion

Posted: 1/19/10 at 12:15am

Wait, Legally Blonde is a witty show? Fun, yes. Guilty pleasure, sure. But I don't think it's at all witty. IMO the score has its moments but the book is just downright insulting to people's intelligence.

Jimmy, what are you doing here in the middle of the night? It's almost 9 PM!

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Sound clip from London Legally Blonde...plus interesting critics discussion

Posted: 1/19/10 at 12:34am

Musicsnob1, I don't recognize you as you are new here but the first two threads I read tonight have you dumping on Legally Blonde and the original star of Legally Blonde. Hope that's not a trend on your part....

And here's a hint, make your profile public, so I don't have to ask this question.

Updated On: 1/19/10 at 12:34 AM

#15

Sound clip from London Legally Blonde...plus interesting critics discussion

Posted: 1/19/10 at 12:46pm

Presumably MusicSnob1 is the latest incarnation of TooDarnHot/The Charleston...

"you're actually saying: mindless fluff.... right? No wonder LEGALLY BLONDE is doing so well over there. Not surprised, at all. That's the sad part."

Ofcourse Legally Blonde is doing well over here, along with Jerusalem, Red and Enron. Intelligent, cultured, sophisticated and cool Brits can appreciate all four just like their intelligent, cultured, sophisticated and cool American cousins.

(which excludes MusicSnob1 on the first four definitions)

Updated On: 1/19/10 at 12:46 PM

#16

Sound clip from London Legally Blonde...plus interesting critics discussion

Posted: 1/19/10 at 5:59pm

Here's an interesting interview with the woman playing Elle in London.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/theatre/7028571/Sheridan-Smith-a-West-End-star-is-born.html

#17

Sound clip from London Legally Blonde...plus interesting critics discussion

Posted: 1/19/10 at 7:56pm

Great article, i love Sheridan. Ive met her a few times and she lovely, very down to earth, im thrilled shes walked away with such raves

former sadm2 (wink)

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Sound clip from London Legally Blonde...plus interesting critics discussion

Posted: 1/19/10 at 8:49pm

Totally agree Dantes! I've met her a couple of times too and I think she is the not-so-secret weapon behind the show's success in London. She's lovely, bubbly, completely without pretension and brings a wonderful comedic sensibility to the role of Elle which knocks Laura Bell Bundy's performance into a cocked hat.

Audiences know her from a raft of sit-coms but many wouldn't have realised her all-round talent or known about her theatrical background. It was a big risk for her to take on such a demanding role, so pleased she pulled it off and garnered such lovely reviews in the process.

Seen some shows in my time....

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