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Post by Michael on Jan 16, 2016 19:46:39 GMT
A new production of Legally Blonde is set to run from Monday, 11th April to Saturday, 14th May at the Curve Theatre in Leicester.
If rumours turn out to be true, Lucie Jones might be our new Elle:
Any more rumours? Personally, I wouldn't be particularly unhappy if Jodie Jacobs returned once more as Paulette.
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Post by Michael on Jan 18, 2016 12:43:43 GMT
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Post by Michael on Jan 21, 2016 11:47:46 GMT
Someone asked Jodie Jacobs after seeing her in the Upstairs at the Gatehouse production, but she wasn't even considered as Paulette. Bummer, I'd have hoped she'd return.
Any ideas on a potential Paulette? Rachel John anyone?
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jan 22, 2016 16:52:16 GMT
Louise Dearman?
Sophia Ragavelas?
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Post by candela on Jan 22, 2016 22:49:31 GMT
I'm wondering if there getting a 'name' for Paulette like old LB days ie Jill Halfpenny or Denise Van Outen
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Post by laura on Jan 27, 2016 13:40:21 GMT
First post here. Was Muzzie on previous board, but more of a lurker.
Anyway, I have a spare ticket for Friday evening's show at Upstairs at the Gatehouse if anyone is interested? My friend's let me down.
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Post by adrianics on Jan 27, 2016 16:14:56 GMT
Looking forward to seeing this - Thoroughly enjoyed the West End version and am currently nearing show week for an amateur production (playing Emmett) and as a result have become a pretty big fan of the show!
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Post by Michael on Feb 22, 2016 17:59:15 GMT
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Post by HereForTheatre on Feb 22, 2016 19:45:10 GMT
Well that is a bit underwhelming for Paulette....i'm sure she'll be great through. Just wished for a bigger 'star'...what with the quality of the rest of the cast. Still looking forward to it though.
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Post by Michael on Feb 22, 2016 19:50:00 GMT
Still looking forward to it though. Ditto. I'll be seeing this production six times over two succeeding weekends  I think I'd go even more often if I lived in the UK - Legally Blonde is one of my all-time favourite shows and, as nice as the Upstairs at the Gatehouse production was, I'm dying to see a full-scale production with - hopefully - a big(ish) orchestra. |
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Post by HereForTheatre on Feb 22, 2016 19:57:29 GMT
Out of interest has anyone actually seen Tupele Dorgu in anything or hear or sing? Know nothing about her other that she used to be in Corrie. Obviously Paulette isn't a massive role but she does has one of the biggest songs in the show so hope she can do it justice.
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Post by Michael on Feb 22, 2016 20:06:11 GMT
Out of interest has anyone actually seen Tupele Dorgu in anything or hear or sing? Know nothing about her other that she used to be in Corrie. Obviously Paulette isn't a massive role but she does has one of the biggest songs in the show so hope she can do it justice. According to her Wikipedia page, she's done a bit theatre before: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tupele_Dorgu#TheatreI've never heard of her before, but I'm giving her the benefit of the doubt. I must admit that I've hoped for either Jodie Jacobs to reprise her role once more or for Rachel John to play Paulette - but the first wasn't even considered, and the second was cast in Bodyguard. |
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Post by Paul on Feb 23, 2016 9:50:20 GMT
I saw Tupele in Chicago and I was underwhelmed. She can sing yes but her vibrato sounds horrible and quite forced. Just my opinion.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2016 20:03:50 GMT
I am hopefully going on the 11th to this, I am really excited as I have never seen Legally Blonde live but have been a huge fan of the Cast Recording and MTV Recording so I hope it lives up to the already high expectations I have in my head!
Are we to expect any major changes or will they likely stick to the well reviewed West End production?
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Post by HereForTheatre on Mar 25, 2016 20:11:24 GMT
I am hopefully going on the 11th to this, I am really excited as I have never seen Legally Blonde live but have been a huge fan of the Cast Recording and MTV Recording so I hope it lives up to the already high expectations I have in my head! Are we to expect any major changes or will they likely stick to the well reviewed West End production? It's hard to say as this will be the first musical of the new artistic director. If it was Paul Kerryson then it's fair to say there might have been some changes and a bit of a different take. |
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Post by littleflyer on Mar 25, 2016 20:47:52 GMT
I am seeing this production in April and am very excited to see if there are any changes and what the take on it will be. I hope there isn't too many changes though as I fell in love with the westend production and am hoping for an afternoon of reminiscing
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Post by Phantom of London on Mar 29, 2016 23:04:36 GMT
Anyone remember what the running time is please?
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Post by wickedgrin on Mar 30, 2016 0:12:21 GMT
It's around 2 hours 30 mins including interval.
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Post by AddisonMizner on Mar 30, 2016 6:20:16 GMT
Have to say I'm very tempted by this - even though it does sound like everything I hate. Plus, I imagine a man on his own at this sort of show would be a bit sad!
Any chance this production will tour?
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Post by Michael on Mar 30, 2016 6:47:38 GMT
Plus, I imagine a man on his own at this sort of show would be a bit sad! Why? I'm there six times on two consecutive weekends and so looking forward to it. Legally Blonde is one of my all-time favourite shows and can't wait to see a proper production with (hopefully) a full orchestra. |
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Post by wickedgrin on Mar 30, 2016 9:40:54 GMT
Yes I am a male, going PROUDLY on my own! Life is far too short to worry if others think its "a bit sad"!
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Post by Michael on Mar 30, 2016 9:52:33 GMT
Yes I am a male, going PROUDLY on my own! Life is far too short to worry if others think its "a bit sad"! This. Why should I care what other people I have never seen before and will never see again think of me? I'd even go more often than my six times if I lived in the UK. |
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Post by westendcub on Mar 30, 2016 12:49:28 GMT
Here here...if there is someone that thinks your sad because you are seeing a show by yourself then they are the 'sad one' for thinking it!
Gosh if I only ever saw things with friends/family then I wouldn't have been able to see half the things I see (Theatre/Cinema/Concerts) because sometimes getting people to make a decision and agree on a date/price can be a nightmare, I always think it's a shame when someone remarks 'oh I really wanted to see that but didn't as no one would go with me'...I'm like just go and enjoy it, if you feel like a treat then take yourself out for dinner too ;-)
So Addison I say go for it and enjoy the show solo...'Legally Blonde' is a favorite of mine, saw twice on it's West-End run and recently twice at the fringe production at 'Upstairs at the Gatehouse' in North London - I looked at going to this but then realised I too many shows on my list!!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2016 13:01:52 GMT
I agree with the above, it is so much easier to go it alone, you can make friends at the theatre (dayseating in particular), you can go by your own watch etc... and everything you see and do can be to please yourself and not someone else!  Plus, I am really not a fan of gender stereotypes in theatre. If you are a man or a woman, you should be able to go to the theatre and enjoy yourself regardless of the show. If I saw a man alone at Legally Blonde I would congratulate the guy for wanting to see a damn good show. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2016 13:30:26 GMT
Yes I am a male, going PROUDLY on my own! Life is far too short to worry if others think its "a bit sad"! I agree. I regularly go to the theatre on my own. I mean, it's really because I'm a desperate and dateless old spinster but I'll go with 'independent' if that sounds better. Oh God. I'm Edie Bouvier Beale. Just without the squalor.  |
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