BWW Interactive Interview: Send in Your Questions for the Star of the LEGALLY BLONDE TOUR
BWW Interactive Interview: Send in Your Questions for the Star of the LEGALLY BLONDE TOUR
#1BWW Interactive Interview: Send in Your Questions for the Star of the LEGALLY BLONDE TOUR
Posted: 6/19/08 at 4:27pm
BroadwayWorld.com is proud to announce it's latest interactive feature, giving YOU the chance to send in questions for Becky Gulsvig, who's starring in the tour of Legally Blonde as Elle Woods! The tour kicks off in Providence on September 21, and then comes to Baltimore to the Hippodrome Theatre September 30 - October 12, 2008, but before it does, Becky's taking your questions right here!
To send in a question, email askbecky@broadwayworld.com or click here to post a question for Becky on the BroadwayWorld.com Message Board. Becky will be online on Monday, June 23rd from 1-2pm to answer them so get them in soon!
For more information on the tour and to purchase tickets, click here.
https://www.legallyblondethemusical.com/
Individual tickets for the Baltimore engagement go on sale Monday, June 23, 2008 and there will be a special on sale event at the Hippodrome Theatre Box Office noon until 2:00 pm which includes free makeovers, complimentary ice cream and prizes.
Tickets will be available online here,
https://www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/baltimore
Charge-by-Phone 410.547.SEAT or 800.551.SEAT, all Ticketmaster outlets and the Hippodrome Box Office (Monday-Saturday 10:00 am-5:00 pm). Groups of 20 or more should call 800.889.5457.
BECKY GULSVIG (Elle Woods) is thrilled to be playing Elle on the 1st National Tour of Legally Blonde the Musical! Broadway credits include Legally Blonde the Musical (Original Cast, Leilani) and Hairspray (Amber Von Tussle). She toured with Peter Pan (Wendy) and has been seen regionally in Paper Mill’s Grease (Patty Simcox), A Funny Thing… …(Philia), the World Premiere of Baby Case (Studio Sister/Ginger Rogers), and Cy Coleman’s Lawyers, Lovers and Lunatics (Eve). Becky’s TV/Commercial work includes “All My Children” (Jeannie Campion) and Verizon Wireless. Becky was born and raised in Minnesota. She moved to New York eight years ago to follow her dreams and they've come true! www.beckygulsvig.com
#2re: BWW Interactive Interview: Send in Your Questions for the Star of the LEGALLY BLONDE TOUR
Posted: 6/19/08 at 4:57pm
Legally Blonde's score is very demanding for a singer. What advice do you have for young singers in order to keep their voice active and healthy. And what have you done personally to better your vocal stamina.
-Jake
#2re: BWW Interactive Interview: Send in Your Questions for the Star of the LEGALLY BLONDE TOUR
Posted: 6/19/08 at 5:02pmCongradulations. How did it feel to be told you will be originating the role on tour, and are there any plans for you to reprise the role on broadway?
#3re: BWW Interactive Interview: Send in Your Questions for the Star of the L
Posted: 6/19/08 at 5:37pm
First of all, Congratulations! I saw you once one of your first times on as Elle and then again a month or so later - and you improved so much in just that time. I was very happy when I heard you were Elle on tour and I know you'll be amazing. My question is: What will you miss most about the Broadway company and what are you looking most forward to about the tour?
-Sibyl
Updated On: 6/19/08 at 05:37 PM
jacobsnchz14
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
#4re: BWW Interactive Interview: Send in Your Questions for the Star of the L
Posted: 6/19/08 at 5:50pm
Becky, I am 15 years old and come from a family who does not support my talent for acting. What do you suggest I do on my own to start my career professionally? What would be a good age to start a pro career in acting?
-Jacob
broadwayboy522
Leading Actor Joined: 5/6/06
#5re: BWW Interactive Interview: Send in Your Questions for the Star of the L
Posted: 6/19/08 at 6:07pm
Hi Becky!!!
It's Cameron from NC! I know you are so excited about the national tour and I want to know what you are looking forward to the most?
MerMaggieGalinda
Broadway Star Joined: 11/29/06
#6re: BWW Interactive Interview: Send in Your Questions for the Star of the L
Posted: 6/19/08 at 6:42pm
Hi Becky! Coming from Minnesota(I'm from North Dakota), was it hard to adjust to the hectic city-life of a performer in NYC? Do you have any advice for someone also from the mid-west on how to survive in NYC?
-Maggie
Updated On: 6/19/08 at 06:42 PM
BrodyFosse123
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#7re: BWW Interactive Interview: Send in Your Questions for the Star of the L
Posted: 6/19/08 at 6:49pm
Hi, Becky.
Do you ever read the boards and do a SEARCH on your name? Seems your performance is mixed among the many.
Here's hoping the US feels more favorable as YOU'RE going to be the Elle most people will be seeing 'live' as opposed to Laura Bell's whose Elle was seen by millions on MTV.
Hope you have a tough skin if you haven't read the 'Becky' threads yet. 
#8re: BWW Interactive Interview: Send in Your Questions for the Star of the L
Posted: 6/19/08 at 7:28pm
Hi Becky!
It's Joy from NY, Congratulations on all of your success on Broadway! My question for you is, which celebrity would you love to have in the audience?
GlindatheGood1
Swing Joined: 4/8/08
#9re: BWW Interactive Interview: Send in Your Questions for the Star of the L
Posted: 6/19/08 at 8:38pm
Hi Becky! What advice can you give for young teenage singers who want to be on Broadway one day? What was your reaction when you landed the role of Elle in the 1st national tour of "Legally Blonde: The Musical"?
-Lindsay
Swing Joined: 12/31/69
#10re: BWW Interactive Interview: Send in Your Questions for the Star of the L
Posted: 6/20/08 at 3:09am
hey becky! congrats! 
Question- Are you scared to be doing the show full time? and what is going to be the hardest thing about playing elle full time instead of just at certain performances?
Thanks,
Troy
p.s. i can't wait to see you on tour!
theminutepast
Broadway Star Joined: 2/1/06
#11re: BWW Interactive Interview: Send in Your Questions for the Star of the L
Posted: 6/20/08 at 8:19amBecky, first of all, congratulations! While Legally Blonde is a fun show, it also claims to have a message about seeing beyond a stereotype. How important was it to you that Legally Blonde had a message beyond entertainment value? Also, many people are upset by the fact that Legally Blonde still relies on some gay and blonde stereotypes for humor; and they believe that humor takes away from the show's overall message. What would you say to those people? Have fun on tour!
sgv123
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/16/06
#12re: BWW Interactive Interview: Send in Your Questions for the Star of the L
Posted: 6/20/08 at 8:26amwhat is one thing that you will take on tour with you that you have learned playing the role on broadway? Good luck with the tour!
FosterChild
Broadway Star Joined: 7/18/03
#13re: BWW Interactive Interview: Send in Your Questions for the Star of the L
Posted: 6/20/08 at 9:12amHi Becky, ignore Brodyfosse's post. You're "reviews" on this board have been very favorable and I'm pretty sure no one in the "US" gives a hoot what posters on BWW have to say about you. Good luck with the tour.
#14re: BWW Interactive Interview: Send in Your Questions for the Star of the L
Posted: 6/20/08 at 10:48am
Hi,
I love when the understudy finally gets a big break like this! I often wonder How hard is it to play the role with very short time to rehearse? How do you do it?
#16re: BWW Interactive Interview: Send in Your Questions for the Star of the L
Posted: 6/20/08 at 10:14pmI was at your first performance as Elle Woods on Broadway, and you were amazing! I am curious to know how you felt during that performance? Nervous, excited?
broadwayrob
Featured Actor Joined: 4/14/08
#17re: BWW Interactive Interview: Send in Your Questions for the Star of the L
Posted: 6/21/08 at 5:14am
Hello Becky!
Love all of the work you put into Legally Blonde :)
What would be a dream role for you that you've never had a chance to play?
Thanks and can't wait to see you in Cleveland!
anything you do let it come from you and it will be new.
#18re: BWW Interactive Interview: Send in Your Questions for the Star of the L
Posted: 6/21/08 at 1:42pm
Hi Becky! Would you ever consider doing Wicked playing the role of Galinda?
Good luck on the tour.
Hunter: Your teeth need whitening./ Heidi: You sound weird./ Jeff: You taste funny.
-Jeff Bowen's worst onstage line flub.
-Jeff Bowen's worst onstage line flub.
Rosie2107
Swing Joined: 6/22/08
#19re: BWW Interactive Interview: Send in Your Questions for the Star of the L
Posted: 6/22/08 at 3:31pm
Hi becky!
Congratulations on the tour, i love you in legally blonde you are such a great elle!
who are going to miss most in the broadway company? And what is your favourite broadway show at the moment apart from legally blonde? Is it hard work being an understudy?
-Rosie
Updated On: 6/22/08 at 03:31 PM
yankees1253
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/21/07
#20re: BWW Interactive Interview: Send in Your Questions for the Star of the L
Posted: 6/22/08 at 3:58pm
hey becky,
i saw you in legally blonde three times you were great but not as elle, i am real sorry. hopefully i will get to see you on tour since i live real close to long island. i have three questions for you. 1) how you feeling leaving the show with a close friend gaelean?, because its the first time for legally blonde that two orginal castmates are leaving the same day. 2)what is your feeling about having your own dressing room ontour since now you share it with a bunch of fun girls? 3) is there anyone from the broadway cast already going on tour with you?
i wish you the best on tour since you wont be full time elle woods on broadway which is a shame.
seaweedjstubbs
Broadway Star Joined: 3/21/07
#21re: BWW Interactive Interview: Send in Your Questions for the Star of the L
Posted: 6/22/08 at 10:07pm
Hi Becky!
I'm really excited to get to see Legally Blonde live when it comes to NC next April! My question is, what's your opinion on the current Legally Blonde reality show going on right now?
Thanks!
AshaLee1627
Swing Joined: 6/19/08
#22re: BWW Interactive Interview: Send in Your Questions for the Star of the L
Posted: 6/22/08 at 11:14pm
Hi Becky!
What's your favorite scene from Legally Blonde: The Musical?
-Ashley
Bwaylover123
Swing Joined: 6/23/08
#23re: BWW Interactive Interview: Send in Your Questions for the Star of the L
Posted: 6/23/08 at 9:07am
Hi Becky! This is Sam in Baltimore! I can not wait until you come here in September. What is your favorite song and scene in the show!? What is the most difficult costume change you go through?
Thanks and best wishes!
Sam
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Posted: 6/23/08 at 11:18am
And some more from email!
Hi Becky I am writing from São Paulo, Brazil to say I love legally blonde since Reese Witherspoon. I knew about Broadway by the chance. And one day I want very much watch live the musical. And Elle teaches us the importance of beliving in you dreams. Thanks! Sucess! And I wish All your dreams came true! You are a elle of show.
Guilherme
Hello Becky
I can not wait to see you as Elle at the Bushnell in Hartford in December. Anyway, my question how did you feel when you found all your hardwork being the understudy paid off and you would Elle on the tour?
Sarah
Legally Blonde is such an amazing show and I can't imagine doing it 8 times a week! What's the biggest thing that has ever gone wrong during a performance and what did you guys do to fix it?
-Kim
Hi Becky - I know you and Bruiser must spend a lot of time together. Is it always the same dog? Who trains it? Do you have any funny Bruiser stories?
Terry
Hey Becky, first of all congratulations on landing Elle Woods on tour! What was your initial reaction when you found out you'd be understudying Annaleigh Ashford, Leslie Kritzer, and the LEAD of the show, Laura Bell Bundy? Were you scared or intimidated? And did your acting and singing choices come from you, the movies, or did you come up with them all on your own?
Thanks so much!
Andrew
Hey Becky,
When did you start your acting career and where did you find Legally Blonde? Also why do you think you were casted as Elle woods? You have a great future keep on doing what you do best!
xoxo
Sam
Hi Becky!
My name is Sarah and I'm 17. I am an aspiring actress. It has always been a dream of mine to perform onstage. What was your journey like making it into Broadway?
Sarah
Dear Becky,
What city are you most looking forward to seeing and why?
Love, a fellow Becky.
Hey Becky! You're amazing! Is there anything you are going to change about your characterization
of Elle for this first National Tour of Legally Blonde, the Musical? Anything thing or quality in Elle that you'd like to focus on more as you are making the role your own? Break-a-leg! Brava!
POSTED BY Brennan
This is sort of a two part question.
1) In your experience as an understudy for a lead role such as Elle, how much freedom did you have in creating your own interpretation of the character v.s. having to adhere to the basic "blue print" of the character as played by the actress you were covering, Laura Bell Bundy
AND
2) Will you have more freedom to take more personal liberties with the role on tour now that you'll be the principle performer and not the understudy? If so, do you see yourself taking the character in a direction that varies at all from the great job you've done playing Elle on the New York Stage?
All the best,
Nick
Is it hard to leave NYC and travel across the country for a year?
- Robert
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Posted: 6/23/08 at 1:02pmHi there! It was an absolute dream come true to find out I was going to play Elle on the tour. I had been hoping for this opportunity since I originally started working on the project 2 years ago!! I don't know of any plans to come back to Broadway as Elle, but I guess you never know what the future will bring. I am very excited to spend a year taking this show to people everywhere. I know they will love it!
