Westchester Broadway Theatre Presents LEGALLY BLONDE, 3/29-4/29

Based on the hit movie, Legally Blonde is described as "a fresh and effervescent evening of musical fun, stylishly wrapped up in a smart pink bow!"  

When Sorority girl, Elle Woods (Kelly D. Felthous) is dumped by her boyfriend, Warner Huntington III. (Robert Patric Ryan), she decides to get "serious" to win her boyfriend back.  He is off to college to study law and wants a girlfriend who will be able to support him in his chosen career. Elle, an underestimated blonde who doesn't take "no" for an answer, puts down the credit cards, hits the books, and with doggie Bruiser in tow, she sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law. She discovers the true power behind being legally blonde, and proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style. This pop musical's fun and catchy score features music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin, and a hysterical book by Heather Hach.   

 

Christopher deProphetis plays Emmett Forrest, the teaching assistant who supports Elle from the beginning. Aloysius Gigl plays the part of predatory lecturer/lawyer Professor Callahan, who sees Elle as fair game. Jacquelyn Piro Donovan is the sassy hairdresser,Paulette, who has a yen for Kyle (Timothy Hughes), the sexy UPS guy. The WBT production also stars Lauren Blackman as Vivienne,Maria Logan as Brooke, Amber Coartney as Enid, Michela Imbesi as Serena, Brooke Morrison as Margot, Gillian Munsayac as Pilar, Leisa Mather as Elle’s Mother and Benjamin Dean Horine as Elle’s Father.

The Ensemble features: Amanda Pulcini, Shannon Lea Smith, Eric Byrd, Aubrey Sinn, Jason Slattery, Ron Tal, and two doggies, Roxie (as Bruiser) and Paul Newman (as Rufus) appearing courtesy of their handler, Karen Wells and Animal trainer, Bill Berloni. 

The production is directed and choreographed by WBT favorite, Jonathan Stahl, The musical director is John Daniels.  Set design is byJohn Farrell, Costume design by Matthew Hemesath, Lighting design is by Andrew Gmoser, Sound design by Jonathan Hatton. Technical Director is Steven Loftus, Production Stage Manager is Victor Lukas and the Assistant Stage Manager isRon Rogell. Properties are by Grumpy’s Props. 

Kelly D. Felthous (Elle Woods) Kelly is excited to step back into some Pink high heels having previously played Elle in Legally Blonde at NSMT. She also recently originated the role of Eva in the world premiere of Bring it On. National Tours/ Off-Broadway: Marty/Grease, Mayzie/Seussical (cast recording), Ruby/Max and Ruby, and The Sound of Music. New York/Regional: Gloria/Boeing Boeing (Hartford Stage), Serena Katz/Fame (Macau International Music Festival). Kathy Seldon/ Singing in the Rain (NSMT), Jane Eyre (American Premiere), Caroline/Trip of Love (World Premiere), June/Gypsy (Sacramento Music Circus), Little Sally/Urinetown,Anybodys/ West Side Story and Ruby/Dames at Sea. Omigod you guys! So honored to have this opportunity! Proud blonde, NYU alum and AEA member. 

Jonathan Stahl , (Director)A favorite at WBT, has directed our successful  Production of Yeston/Kopit’s NINE, starring Robert Cuccioli.  He was associate director and choreographer, and performed in, The Full Monty, Gypsy, Beauty And The Beast, and The Christmas Voyager. He choreographed and performed in Phantom (Another Kopit and Yeston success) and appeared in A Christmas Carol and My Fair Lady.  Finally, he co-directed and choreographed The Christmas Inn.  As associate director and choreographer to Richard Stafford, Jonathan has worked across the country at great theatres such asThe Walnut Street Theatre, North Carolina Theatre, North Shore Music Theatre, Pittsburgh CLO, and Ogunquit Playhouse. Jonathan's rewarding career as a performer has taken him from the world of Ballet to Broadway, but all these steps have led him here to directing this amazing musical, with a superbly talented cast.  

Ticket Prices: Dinner & Show range between $52.00 and $75.00 PLUS TAX depending on the performance chosen. Beverage Service & Gratuities are not included in the ticket price.   Discounts are available for children, students, and senior citizens at selected performances.    Also check the Website for On-going Special Offers!  More news at: www.BroadwayTheatreBlog.com.

Show Times: Wednesday & Thursday Matinees: Lunch: 11:30am &. Show: 1pm.

Thursday, Friday and Saturday Evenings: Dinner: 6:30pm. & Show: 8pm

Sunday Matinees: Lunch: 12pm &. Show: 1:30pm.

Sunday Evenings: Dinner: 5:30pm. & Show: 7pm  

Reservations:  Call (914)-592-2222. Also at:  www.BroadwayTheatre.com   

Group Reservations:  Discounts for Groups of 20 or More: Call 592-2225.

Luxury Boxes:  Call 592-8730. For private parties of 6 to 22. Enjoy dining and theatre in an elegant private box. Additional features include an expanded dinner menu, hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, private powder room, and Luxury Box reserved parking. Additional cost, call for details.    

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Can Can  8/30/12 – 10/7/12

Fiddler On The Roof  10/11/12 – 11/25/12

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