“Courtney Bowman is irrepressibly bubbly and sensual. YOU`LL BE BLOWN AWAY” Broadway alumni star in the musical, which is based on the popular novel and film by Nicholas Sparks at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. As part of a grand celebration of the 90th anniversary of the Regent`s Park Open Air Theatre, a sparkling new production of the hit musical Legally Blonde is transforming into an iconic outdoor venue. With a fresh and modern approach to source material and a diverse cast, Legally Blonde will be one of the biggest theatrical events of the year. Swing – Ashley Rowe, Shakira Simpson, Biancha Szynal “Lucy Moss brought a new twist to Legally Blonde. Everything is as poppy and pink as chewing gum” “An explosion of fresh and fabulous air. Courtney Bowman is WOW” “Isaac Hesketh, Hannah Yun Chamberlain and Grace Mouat are fabulous. Courtney Bowman is a revelation, a star in the making. With a powerful voice, she is cheeky, charismatic and absolutely perfect in the role of Her. Here`s another flashback to join the wave of nostalgic 90s and 00s movies that are currently reborn on stage. Based on the 2001 film starring Reese Witherspoon, her story depends on the stereotype of the stupid blonde, among other clichés.
Kenny Leon directs Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Corey Hawkins in the Pulitzer Prize-winning two-handed film. Please note that this production includes flashing lights. This updated cover is led by SIX co-creator Lucy Moss, which has gone from a cult hit at the Edinburgh Fringe to a major West End show. Moss brings his award-winning touch to Legally Blonde to ensure it`s a current, relevant production for 2022 that still has the vibrant melodies and adorable characters you remember. Voice and text and associate director of the season – Barbara Houseman Until July 2 at Regents`s Park Open Air Theater The plot stays true to the original: Fashion merchandising student Elle Woods (Courtney Bowman, who starred in Moss`s Six) miraculously comes to Harvard to win back her Warner boyfriend (Alistair Toovey, enough smarmy), but eventually becomes a first-class lawyer and falls in love with the much straighter Emmett (Michael Ahomka-Lindsay). Courtney Bowman of SIX directs the cast as Elle Woods, with Michael Ahomka-Lindsay as Emmett, Lauren Drew as Brooke, Vanessa Fisher as Vivienne, Isaac Hesketh as Margot, Nadine Higgin as Paulette, Alå3/4beta MatyÅ¡ÁÁkovÁ as Enid, Eugene McCoy as Callahan, Grace Mouat as Pilar, Alistair Toovey as Warner and Hannah Yun Chamberlain as Serena. François Battiste and Tonya Pinkins play the lead roles in Robert O`Hara`s new production of Lorraine Hansberry. Laura Hopkins` two-story set takes the shape of a large blond brim and transforms quickly, especially in the final scene where a courtroom turns into a bathroom in seconds. The scene sometimes seems naked and the cast doesn`t quite fill it, while there aren`t enough big, mind-blowing numbers. But the songs are humorous and original. Bend and Snap is a comic highlight, while Gay or European moves away from the film`s difficult assumption that gay men can instantly recognize a pair of Prada shoes from last season, instead incorporating a wide range of modern masculinities and highlighting prejudices or lazy assumptions surrounding them.
Costume designer and wig co-performer, hairdresser and makeup artist – Jean Chan Dumped, She begins a drastic plan to win him back. But along the way, she discovers there`s more to love — and certainly Elle Woods — than it seems. Directed by Lucy Moss, co-writer and co-director of the hit musical SIX, it`s time to lean in and grab it, folks! Joe Foster, Michael Ahomka-Lindsay, Lucca Chadwick and AlzÌbeta MatysìaÌkovaÌ Campness dominate, with American high school nasal accents, teenage squeaks and deliberate overreaction. Hach`s book is not nostalgic, its reference points are updated with mentions of Timothã©e Chalamet and Too Hot to Handle. Ellen Kane`s choreography is fabulously playful and the whole thing is strong. There`s also talent throughout the cast, from Vanessa Fisher`s balance as Warner`s girlfriend to Lauren Drew`s remarkable ability to jump rope and sing Whipped into Shape as imprisoned fitness trainer Brooke. “Another triumphant musical reinvention in the park. Dynamite Nadine Higgin as Paulette has a rich voice and spectacular timing, turning the musical`s craziest concept into a strange spectacle.
Alistair Toovey is appropriately involved in himself as Warner and Vanessa Fisher give his new Vivienne a kickass redemption. The adaptation of Emily Bront`s classic celebrates its American premiere Off-Broadway. “The musical version of the film is a five-star fiesta” – WhatsOnStage “Turns history into a musical for today” – The Guardian Season Associate: Intimacy Support – Ingrid Mackinnon Award-winning songwriters Tony Benj Pasek and Justin Paul wrote original songs for the modern version of Charles Dickens` A Christmas Carol. Casting Director – Natalie Gallacher for Pippa Ailion In casting Omigod, you meet fashion merchandising major Elle Woods (Courtney Bowman) and her college sweetheart Warner Huntington III (Alistair Toovey). Popular, elegant, they have the perfect relationship. Until Warner went to Harvard Law School and decided he needed a “more serious” girlfriend.