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Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) has announced the cast and special events for its presentation of Bring It On: The Musical, which runs January 24 - February 5, 2012 atHobby Center for the Performing Arts.

Bailey Hanks is blonde. She's Beautiful. And she's here in the bay area reprising her role Elle Woods in the hit musical comedy Legally Blonde, the Musical! Hanks talked with BWW's Linda Hodges about what it was like to be in the MTV spotlight, how she handles the challenges in her life and what scrumptious thing she and Elle have in common - besides being blondes!

Alumnae theatre will present celebrated Canadian poet Gwendolyn MacEwen's haunting translation of Euripides' classic tragedy The Trojan Women, last performed by the company in the 1992/3 season, starting January 20th.

Chelsea Packard (as Elle Woods) and the rest of the cast deliver a fast-paced, fresh and funny 'Legally Blonde' at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire.

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre will present Legally Blonde, The Musical now on stage through April 6. Based on the hit MGM movie, Legally Blonde was nominated for seven Tony Awards and 10 Drama Desk awards, and has all the fun of the famous film.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The 'Smash' debut, two cabaret divas, 'Legally Blonde,' a TYA 'Joseph,' a Jerome Kern rarity, Bailiwick happenings and more!

In this column for BroadwayWorld.com Hodges and Hodges set the stage for select productions that are premiering or touring in the Bay area. Dedicated to enhancing the theater-going experience, they give a fun synopsis of the show and provide a great list of show-enhancing local things to do so that bay area theater-goers can fully immerse themselves in the show - even before they enter the actual theater. It's nothing that can't be looked up - but why bother when Hodges and Hodges has already done the research? So, sit back and enjoy the trip and get ready for a fantastic Legally Blonde experience!

NBC kicks off the new year with the new reality competition series FASHION STAR which will search for the next big brand in fashion. The show will have its 2-hour series premiere on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 9/8c.

The Marriott Theatre kicks off its 2012 season with the seven-time Tony Award nominated musical LEGALLY BLONDE. Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the hit 2001 MGM movie of the same name starring Reese Witherspoon, this award-winning Broadway sensation previews opened last night and runs through March 25 at The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL. Check out opening night photos below!

The Marriott Theatre kicks off its 2012 season with the seven-time Tony Award nominated musical LEGALLY BLONDE.

The Whole Backstage will present its winter season production of Pride and Prejudice, February 10-12 and 16-19 under the direction of Will Smith.

NBC's 'FASHION STAR revealed today the 14 designers competing to become America's next big Fashion Star and a chance to win the multi-million dollar prize of launching their collections in three of America's largest retailers: Macy's, H&M and Saks Fifth Avenue. The new series, hosted and executive-produced by Elle Macpherson, and featuring celebrity mentors Jessica Simpson, Nicole Richie and John Varvatos will premiere on Tuesday, March 13

In this column for BroadwayWorld.com Hodges and Hodges set the stage for select productions that are premiering or touring in the Bay area. Dedicated to enhancing the theater-going experience, they give a fun synopsis of the show and provide a great list of show-enhancing local things to do so that bay area theater-goers can fully immerse themselves in the show - even before they enter the actual theater. It's nothing that can't be looked up - but why bother when Hodges and Hodges has already done the research? So, sit back and enjoy the trip and get ready for a fantastic Legally Blonde experience!

After almost 1000 West End manicures, perms and make-overs, Legally Blonde The Musical will have its final performance at the Savoy Theatre on Saturday 7 April 2012, when principal contracts end. The production now in its third year has transformed the Savoy Theatre into a pink haven for Elle and her sorority girlfriends. Legally Blonde The Musical opened in December 2009 to rave reviews and the show went on to win seven theatre awards including the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Musical. Legally Blonde The Musical continues its tour of the UK and plans are in place for an Australian production to open in Sydney later this year.

Fans of pink couture, Chihuahua bling and hard-won success at Harvard Law School, all while looking totally fab, are in for a big treat, as Bailey Hanks reprises her Broadway starring role in Legally Blonde, The Musical, with Diablo Theatre Company at the Lesher Center in Walnut Creek.

The Marriott Theatre kicks off its 2012 season with the seven-time Tony Award nominated musical LEGALLY BLONDE. Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the hit 2001 MGM movie of the same name starring Reese Witherspoon, this award-winning Broadway sensation opens January 27, and runs through March 25 at The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL. LEGALLY BLONDE will star Chelsea Packard (Broadway: WICKED and PROMISES, PROMISES; First National Tour of WICKED) as 'Elle', Cole Burden (25th Anniversary National Tour of LES MISERABLES) as 'Warner', and David Larsen (Broadway: AMERICAN IDIOT, BILLY ELLIOT and GOOD VIBRATIONS) as 'Emmett'. The production will be Directed and Choreographed by Multi-Jeff Award Winner Marc Robin.

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre is giving away tickets to one lucky group to come see its premiere production of Legally Blonde, The Musical! To win, theatre-enthusiasts can submit a video of thier organization demonstrating the "Bend & Snap" from Legally Blonde, The Musical, for a chance to win.

The Marriott Theatre kicks off its 2012 season with the seven-time Tony Award nominated musical LEGALLY BLONDE. Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the hit 2001 MGM movie of the same name starring Reese Witherspoon, this award-winning Broadway sensation previews January 18, opens January 27, and runs through March 25 at The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL. LEGALLY BLONDE will star Chelsea Packard (Broadway: WICKED and PROMISES, PROMISES; First National Tour of WICKED) as 'Elle', Cole Burden (25th Anniversary National Tour of LES MISERABLES) as 'Warner', and David Larsen (Broadway: AMERICAN IDIOT, BILLY ELLIOT and GOOD VIBRATIONS) as 'Emmett'. The production will be Directed and Choreographed by Multi-Jeff Award Winner Marc Robin.

Legally Blonde - The Musical comes to the Lyceum Theatre for the first time ever from Tuesday 14 - Saturday 25 February.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, NBC's upcoming series FASHION STAR will be premiering in 20 countries across Asia following its US premiere on March 13th.