Nell Benjamin News

The American Theatre Wing today announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2013 Jonathan Larson Grants. The grants, given annually to honor emerging composers, lyricists and book writers, help to continue Tony Award-winning composer Jonathan Larson's dream of infusing musical theatre with a contemporary, joyful, urban vitality.

Audience members got an extra surprise at after a recent regional production of LEGALLY BLONDE. The Youtube description reads: 'My friends are both actors for the local theatre group, and the show was Legally Blonde. Chris plays the UPS guy, and his girlfriend plays Paulette. Chris plays his part while proposing to his girlfriend by 'delivering a package' after the show ends. They get married in the show, and then engaged in real life!' Check out the adorable proposal below!

The Drama Studio presents Legally Blonde the Musical, with book by Heather Hach, music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin, based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture Directed by Debbie Endris, with musical Direction by Dan Endris. The show will run tonight, July 26 and July 27, 28, 29 at 7:30PM and July 29 at 2:00PM.

BroadHollow Theatre Company brings the most fashionable law student to Long Island with their showing of the Tony nominated musical, Legally Blonde. Now playing through August 5th at their East Islip location, director Jessy Waller wonderfully replicated the Broadway production that closed in 2008.

The Muny has announced principal casting for the sixth show of its 94th season, Pirates! (or, Gilbert and Sullivan Plunder'd), July 30 - August 5, directed by Gordon Greenberg and choreographed by Denis Jones. Conceived by Gordon Greenburg, Nell Benjamin and John McDaniel, Pirates! (or, Gilbert and Sullivan Plunder'd) features lyrics by W.S. Gilbert, and music by Arthur Sullivan. Revised book and lyrics are by Nell Benjamin, and music supervision, new arrangements and orchestrations are by John McDaniel.

Sorority star Elle Woods doesn't take 'no' for an answer. So when her boyfriend dumps her for someone 'serious,' Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style.

The Drama Studio presents Legally Blonde the Musical, with book by Heather Hach, music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin, based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture Directed by Debbie Endris, with musical Direction by Dan Endris. The show will run July 26, 27, 28, 29 at 7:30PM and July 29 at 2:00PM.

The White Plains Performing Arts Center (WPPAC) and Harrison Summer Theater will present the musical LEGALLY BLONDE from August 3-5, 2012.

Bend and snap your way to Northern Virginia for LEGALLY BLONDE - THE MUSICAL now playing at the Alden Theatre through July 29. Presented by the McLean Community Players, the high-energy of the cast and charming performance of Kate Merryman as Elle Woods are reason enough to check out this production at the McLean Community Center.

MTV's "Search for Elle" winner and Broadway's leading lady, Bailey Hanks, heads to Birmingham to star in Red Mountain Theatre Company's summer blockbuster Legally Blonde tonight, July 12-August 5, 2012, at the Virginia Samford Theatre (1116 26th Street South).

It's been quite a year at the Beck Center! Earlier in the season the startlingly good SPRING AWAKENING captivated audiences. Dorothy Silver, the grand dame of Cleveland theatre, spun her web of talent over THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN. BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON with Dan Folino is rocking the complex's Studio Theater in an extended run, and now LEGALLY BLONDE opened with an eye focused on audiences in the Mackey Theatre.

MTV's "Search for Elle" winner and Broadway's leading lady, Bailey Hanks, stars in Red Mountain Theatre Company's summer blockbuster Legally Blonde July 12-August 5, 2012, at the Virginia Samford Theatre. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production photos below.

As previously reported by BroadwayWorld, renowned 'Elle Woods,' Bailey Hanks, is set to lead Red Mountain Theater Company's production of LEGALLY BLONDE. The show opens this Thursday, 7/12, at 7:30 PM. The show runs from July 12-August 5 at the Virginia Samford Theatre.

Beck Center for the Arts presents Legally Blonde The Musical on the Mackey Main Stage, tonight, July 6 through August 12, 2012. This award-winning Broadway hit musical is based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the MGM major motion picture, Legally Blonde which starred Reese Witherspoon.

Beck Center for the Arts presents Legally Blonde The Musical on the Mackey Main Stage, July 6 through August 12, 2012.

The Muny presents the third show of its 94th season, Disney's Aladdin, opening tonight through July 13, directed by Gary Griffin, and choreographed by Alex Sanchez.

The Barn Theatre is tickled pink to present sassy, sugary sweet LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL tonight, July 3 - July 15.

The Barn Theatre presents LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL July 3 - 15. Check out the promo video below.

Beck Center for the Arts presents Legally Blonde The Musical on the Mackey Main Stage, July 6 through August 12, 2012. This award-winning Broadway hit musical is based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the MGM major motion picture, Legally Blonde which starred Reese Witherspoon.

The Barn Theatre is tickled pink to present sassy, sugary sweet LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL July 3 - 15.