Des Moines Community Playhouse Presents LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL, Now thru 8/4

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents "Legally Blonde The Musical," tonight, July 12-Aug. 4. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at The Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St..

Elle Woods is queen of the Delta Nus. But then, omigod, her boyfriend dumps her for a more serious life, and wife, at Harvard Law. But this Malibu blonde doesn't know the meaning of "no." She charms her way into Harvard Law. She defends accused murderess/fitness guru Brooke Wyndham and proves to her professor and peers she's got what it takes to be a legal eagle. And ultimately Elle learns that being true to one's self is always in style. Celebrate girl power with this musical based on the 2001 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture.

The Playhouse production features Katy Merriman (Doralee Rhodes, "9 to 5: The Musical") as Elle, Charlie Reese ("The Producers") as Emmett, Jill Ziegler (JoAnne Jefferson, "Rent") as Paulette, Jonathan Brugioni (Roger, "Rent") as Warner, Kent Fieldsend (Lawrence Jameson, "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels") as Callahan, Megan Helmers (Miss Sandra, "All Shook Up") as Brooke, and newcomer Samantha Tucker as Vivienne. Completing the cast are Halen Becker, Kenosha Carr, Douglas Cochrane, Casey Coppess, Mary Craven, Lyndsy Darland, Emma Henry, Katie Hermanson, Lauren Kacere, Jim Kolnik, Taylor Millar, Zander Morales, Travis Monroe Neese, Kelly W. Peavey, Kourtney Richards, and Nicholas Root. Chico Benito Suave Cabron plays Elle's Chihuahua, Bruiser, and Porterhouse, the official Drake University live mascot, plays Paulette's bulldog, Rufus. The cast is directed by Ron Ziegler with music direction by Brenton Brown and choreography by Alison Shafer.

The Playhouse will host preshow talks and weekend cabarets in conjunction with "Legally Blonde The Musical." Audiences are encouraged to come to the theatre 30 minutes prior to curtain for a preshow talk with artistic staff. After the show, on Friday and Saturday evenings, audiences are invited to stay for live music and drinks in the lobby. Please note there is no cabaret on opening night, tonight, July 12.

In addition, a limited number of front row tickets will be sold, day-of-show, for just $10. Those interested can sign up in the lower lobby beginning at 5:30 PM, Wednesday-Saturday, and 12:00 PM Sunday. Names will be drawn 90 minutes prior to curtain.

The Playhouse is Iowa's oldest and largest producing theatre. Located at the 42nd Street exit of I-235, the theatre has presented a full season of shows since 1919 and also offers a wide variety of educational experiences including classes for ages 4 to adult, theatre trips to New York, and volunteer opportunities onstage and backstage.

For more information about The Playhouse and "Legally Blonde The Musical," contact The Playhouse ticket office at 515-277-6261.

Ticket prices are $36-20, with discounts for seniors, students, and groups of 15 or more. All orders, whether purchased online, by phone, or at the ticket office, are subject to the same service, ticketing, and processing fees. To purchase tickets, visit dmplayhouse.com or call 515-277-6261.