Round Barn Goes Pink With ‘Legally Blonde, The Musical’
May 31, 2017 at 8:05 p.m.
By Staff Report-
Amanda Brown’s novel by the same name was adapted in 2001 for the film starring award-winning actress Reese Witherspoon. Soon after, Heather Bach created the Broadway version with songs composed by Lawrence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin.
The plot follows the story of the popular and beautiful sorority girl Elle Woods who is determined to win back her ex-boyfriend, Warner, by enrolling into Harvard University. With a chip on her shoulder and the support of some new friends, Elle is determined to show Harvard that she’s a blonde with smarts, wit and plenty of fashion sense.
The Round Barn Theatre production is directed and choreographed by Cincinnati native Mike Fielder, who directed last season’s patron favorite “All Shook Up!”
Round Barn Theatre core company member Kristin Brintnall is playing Elle Woods. Brintnall resides in Chicago, and was recently seen in “Big Fish” with Big Noise Theatre Company. Her companion, Bruiser, is played by Nappanee native Oxford the dog.
“Legally Blonde, The Musical” opens on Wednesday and continues throughJuly 16 with 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. performances. “Legally Blonde” will be translated by American Sign Language interpreters for the hearing impaired at 8 p.m. June 24. Assisted listening devices are available upon request.
A complete show schedule, ticket availability, and reservations can be found by calling the box office at 800-800-4942, ext. 2, or online at AmishAcres.com.
Following “Legally Blonde, The Musical” and running in repertory with the 31st anniversary of “Plain and Fancy” will be “Guys and Dolls” and “Sister Act.”?Fall Harvest Days will bring a murder mystery play, “The Mousetrap,” and for the holidays, Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.”
Amanda Brown’s novel by the same name was adapted in 2001 for the film starring award-winning actress Reese Witherspoon. Soon after, Heather Bach created the Broadway version with songs composed by Lawrence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin.
The plot follows the story of the popular and beautiful sorority girl Elle Woods who is determined to win back her ex-boyfriend, Warner, by enrolling into Harvard University. With a chip on her shoulder and the support of some new friends, Elle is determined to show Harvard that she’s a blonde with smarts, wit and plenty of fashion sense.
The Round Barn Theatre production is directed and choreographed by Cincinnati native Mike Fielder, who directed last season’s patron favorite “All Shook Up!”
Round Barn Theatre core company member Kristin Brintnall is playing Elle Woods. Brintnall resides in Chicago, and was recently seen in “Big Fish” with Big Noise Theatre Company. Her companion, Bruiser, is played by Nappanee native Oxford the dog.
“Legally Blonde, The Musical” opens on Wednesday and continues throughJuly 16 with 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. performances. “Legally Blonde” will be translated by American Sign Language interpreters for the hearing impaired at 8 p.m. June 24. Assisted listening devices are available upon request.
A complete show schedule, ticket availability, and reservations can be found by calling the box office at 800-800-4942, ext. 2, or online at AmishAcres.com.
Following “Legally Blonde, The Musical” and running in repertory with the 31st anniversary of “Plain and Fancy” will be “Guys and Dolls” and “Sister Act.”?Fall Harvest Days will bring a murder mystery play, “The Mousetrap,” and for the holidays, Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.”
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