Elle News

WarnerMedia has ordered 'Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai,' a 10-episode, half-hour prequel to original 'Gremlins.'

Ben Mingay and Lucy Durack will play the lead roles of Shrek and Princess Fiona in the lavish and fun multi-million dollar musical comedy SHREK THE MUSICAL, Australia's leading theatre producer John Frost announced today. It was also announced that Australian musical royalty Marcia Hines would play the role of the Dragon in a special guest appearance for the Sydney season. The Broadway smash hit SHREK THE MUSICAL will open at the Sydney Lyric Theatre, The Star in early January 2020, followed by seasons at Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne from February and at the Lyric Theatre, Brisbane following.

Legally Blonde JR. follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery, and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. When Elle's boyfriend, Warner, dumps her and heads to Harvard, claiming she's not "serious" enough, Elle takes matters into her own hands.

For Hudson Warehouse's 16th Season, they are excited to announce The World Premiere of their original adaptation of Alexandre Dumas's The Man in the Iron Mask. Hudson Warehouse has taken on a four-year long series they've called 'The Dumas Adventures.' Over four years, they will present Alexandre Dumas's most celebrated works: The Three Musketeers in 2017, The Three Musketeers: 20 Years Later in 2018, The Man in the Iron Mask in 2019 and in 2020, what can be considered Dumas's masterpiece: The Count of Monte Cristo.

By leveraging its iconic past and leaning into the innovative future, Gibson, the legitimate leader in professional instruments proudly presents the Joan Jett ES-339 in Wine Red. Calling on nearly two years of touring research and development with Joan, the signature Joan Jett ES-339 guitar premieres as Gibson approaches the next era of shaping sound for past, present and future generations. See Authorized Gibson Dealers for information and visit: www.gibson.com.

'WKND' the newest single from Elle Belle, the psychpop alter­ego of Los Angeles Native (and “experimental­ pop maverick” as dubbed by All Music Guide) Christopher Pappas is out today on all streaming platforms via Little Record Company. The track premiere this weeked on We All Want Someone To Shout For. About the single We All Want Someone To Shout For says, 'The track's release in summer is pitch perfect as the song has a dream-laded late-night feel that captures that calm and collected cool of a nightcap hangout session after a great night out with those closest to you. 'WKND' features some lovely complimentary vocal work from singer Kat Myers, who helps push the chorus forward in a big way. This is the new late night jam that you have been looking for. Smart and well crafted but also full of pop hooks that are simply irresistable.'

Union County Performing Arts Center and Pixie Dust Players, present Legally Blonde from Friday, July 19 to Sunday, July 28 at the Hamilton Stage.

Omigod, you guys! The Dakota Academy of Performing Arts and Augustana University will present Legally Blonde The Musical July 26-27.

BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) is excited to announce the incredible lineup of performers slated to hit the BMI Stage at Lollapalooza from Thursday, August, 1 throughSunday, August 4. For 14 years, the BMI Stage has been the source of new music discovery, routinely presenting some of the industry's hottest emerging artists.

Shakespeare's Globe is delighted to announce the full cast for William Shakespeare's As You Like It, co-directed by Federay Holmes and Elle While, opening on Wednesday 7 August. The production returns to the Globe Theatre following a critically acclaimed run in summer 2018.

Opening on July 10th at the Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival (FLMTF) is the song and dance spectacular, Grand Hotel. The show runs through July 31 at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse in Emerson Park.

Being a 20-something queer is hard. Being a 20-something queer living in Sydney is… something else, I guess.

CMT Mainstage, featuring local performers ages 14-20 in two rotating casts, will present Legally Blonde The Musical, when a popular sorority sister takes on Harvard Law School and wins!

The Keegan Theatre closes out its 22nd season with the award-winning musical LEGALLY BLONDE, opening on August 3, 2019. Based on the hit movie, LEGALLY BLONDE is a fabulously fun and energetic musical, wrapped up with a snappy pink bow! It features music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin and a book by Heather Hach. The DC premiere production at Keegan is directed by Ricky Drummond with music direction by Helen Hayes Award-winner Walter "Bobby" McCoy and choreography by Ashleigh King. 

Lucky Hound Music is proud to present Transformation, the sixth album from pianist, composer and producer Reuel (pronounced: RAY-U-ELLE) available on September 20, 2019 with distribution by MRI through The Orchard.

The Argyle Theatre continues its 2nd season with the award-winning musical Legally Blonde with music and lyrics by Nell Benjamin and Laurence O'Keefe, book by Heather Hach, based on the novel Legally Blonde by Amanda Brown and the 2001 film of the same name.

Omigod you guys! Cortland Repertory Theatre is now entertaining audiences with the super-fun musical comedy Legally Blonde at their picturesque summer location at the Little York Pavilion in Preble, New York. It is a fabulously fun musical directed by Trey Compton and a wonderful summer treat covered in pink sprinkles for the summer.

For the second production in their 48th annual season of professional summer theatre, Cortland Repertory Theatre presents the blockbuster stage musical version of the hit Reese Witherspoon movie Legally Blonde. Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the MGM film, the movie was adapted for the stage by Heather Hach, with music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin.

Amazon Studios started principal photography on visionary director Mike Cahill's (I Origins, Another Earth) Bliss this week in Los Angeles and Croatia. Academy Award nominees Salma Hayek and Owen Wilson are set to star in this sci-fi drama also written by Cahill. Endgame Entertainment's James D. Stern is producing, with the company's Lucas Smith serving as executive producer. Marsha Swinton (Hala) will also executive produce.

 L.A. power-pop outfit The Regrettes have announced their highly-anticipated sophomore album, How Do You Love?, set for release on August 9 via Warner Records. The infectious, guitar-driven first single, “I Dare You” is out today, along with an official video. Listen to the new track and pre-order the forthcoming 15-track album here now, as well as at the band's official store here. To coincide with the forthcoming release, The Regrettes have confirmed North American summer and fall headline tours, with the just-announced fall dates for “The How Do You Love Tour” on sale this Friday, June 21 at 10am local time. A full list of dates is below.