{"id":371851,"date":"2025-09-08T09:54:31","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T13:54:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/?p=371851"},"modified":"2025-09-24T11:42:44","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T11:42:44","slug":"a-fun-upbeat-legally-blonde-the-musical-from-2nd-star-productions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/2025\/09\/08\/a-fun-upbeat-legally-blonde-the-musical-from-2nd-star-productions\/","title":{"rendered":"A fun, upbeat &#8216;Legally Blonde the Musical&#8217; from 2nd Star Productions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Elle Woods struts into Bowie Playhouse in a glittering pink storm, and the result is a delightfully upbeat evening of dancing, music, and heart. 2nd Star Productions\u2019 <em>Legally Blonde the Musical, <\/em>directed by company regular Summer Moore, takes the beloved 2001 film and transforms it into a buoyant spectacle that celebrates determination, self-growth, and exceeding expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From its opening number, \u201cOmigod You Guys,\u201d the ensemble sets a tone of high-octane energy, and a high bar for an ambitious choreography designed by Ade Babayemi. The production maintains an energetic momentum, bouncing from Delta Nu sorority silliness to Harvard Law drama, but does the work while navigating dated humor and jokes from the 2007 musical.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-371853\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Legally-Blonde-2nd-Star-800x600-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-371853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Legally-Blonde-2nd-Star-800x600-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Legally-Blonde-2nd-Star-800x600-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Legally-Blonde-2nd-Star-800x600-1-460x345.jpg 460w, https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Legally-Blonde-2nd-Star-800x600-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jason Fowler as Emmett Forrest and Sydney Forrester-Wilson as Elle Woods in \u2018Legally Blonde the Musical.\u2019 Photo by Nate Jackson Photography.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>At the center is Elle Woods, played with sparkling charisma and warmth by Sydney Forrester-Wilson. Her Elle is more than a pink-clad caricature \u2014 she grounds the comedy with genuine heart, especially highlighted through the Act I closer, \u201cSo Much Better,\u201d which brought cheers from the audience on opening night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is an impressive depth and messaging in this show\u2019s casting. Forrester-Wilson, as a Black woman, adds another dimension to Elle\u2019s struggle within Harvard, under the controlling oppression of the academic hegemony. Paired with powerful vocals and charming energy on stage, she brings a new and interesting take to this classic character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the supporting cast, Jason Fowler as Emmett charms with an easygoing sincerity, his duets with Elle highlighting a chemistry that underpins her transformation. Natasha Alston as Paulette earns some of the biggest laughs of the evening, especially in the riotous \u201cBend and Snap,\u201d while Willie Hadnot Jr. as Warner nails the entitled swagger of the ex-boyfriend who sparks Elle\u2019s journey. The ensemble, too, deserves recognition for their athletic dancing and comic timing, particularly amplified by the muse team that backs Elle up through her time at Harvard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visually, the production embraces the show\u2019s candy-colored aesthetic. The set fluidly shifts from sorority house to Harvard classroom to courtroom, with clever touches that keep transitions brisk. Costumes, of course, lean unapologetically into pinks and pastels, but they also underscore Elle\u2019s growth: her wardrobe evolves alongside her confidence. The lighting design (Amariya Kailo) manages a very exciting theme with the story and scenes. Green hues for Paulette, bright and playful in the beginning as the characters approach their problems with hope, much more somber as the realities of their respective situations develop.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-371854\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Legally-Blonde-2nd-Star-800x1000-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-371854\" style=\"width:800px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Legally-Blonde-2nd-Star-800x1000-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Legally-Blonde-2nd-Star-800x1000-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Legally-Blonde-2nd-Star-800x1000-1-368x460.jpg 368w, https:\/\/dctheaterarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Legally-Blonde-2nd-Star-800x1000-1-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Moore\u2019s direction strikes a fine balance between camp and sincerity, with moments of impressive staging. A standout moment of this direction occurs when Elle is learning of her acceptance into the coveted internship. While all the characters go into slow motion, highlighting Elle\u2019s anxiety, Fowler\u2019s Emmet moves through the crowd to pull Elle out of the anxiety bubble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The orchestra, under the baton of Emily Sergo, keeps the score zippy and infectious, with strong support for the singers and a the varied range of harmonies and abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bowie Playhouse audience responded with support throughout, and a standing ovation at curtain call. <em>Legally Blonde<\/em> resonates as a fun pop musical, nearly two decades after its Broadway debut, but it could benefit from an aware reassessment of its work and some of its numbers. There are some cringeworthy jokes and songs that do not survive the test of time (are we really still doing the \u201cIs he gay or is he European\u201d joke?). However, this was a fair win for the team from 2nd Star and Bowie Playhouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Running Time: Approximately two hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.2ndstarproductions.org\/legally-blonde\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>Legally Blonde the Musical<\/em><\/strong><\/a> plays through October 4, 2025 (Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.), presented by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.2ndstarproductions.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2nd Star Productions<\/a> performing at The Bowie Playhouse \u2014 16500 White Marsh Park Drive in Bowie, MD. Tickets are $30 (general admission), $27 (seniors 62+), $19 (children under 12); group rates are also available. Purchase tickets through 2nd Star Productions\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/app.arts-people.com\/index.php?show=283793\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>online<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>COVID Safety:<\/strong> Masks are encouraged but not required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Legally Blonde the Musical<\/strong><\/em><br>Music and Lyrics by Laurence O&#8217;Keefe and Nell Benjamin<br>Book by Heather Hach<br>Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture<br>Directed by Summer Moore<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CAST<br>Sydney Forrester-Wilson: Elle Woods<br>Jason Fowler: Emmett Forrest<br>Willie Hadnot Jr.: Warner Huntington III<br>Natasha Alston: Paulette<br>Julie Mimms: Brooke Wyndham<br>Eric Meadows: Professor Callahan<br>Neva Keuroglian Sullivan: Vivienne Kensington<br>Shayna Bloom: Enid Hoopes<br>Bonnie Millener: Margot<br>Anya Lengbeyer: Serena<br>Jillian Curd: Pilar<br>Maura Campbell: Kate<br>Madison Recktenwald: Delta Nu\/Ensemble<br>Marcus Wilder: Delta Nu\/Ensemble<br>Lori Bonnette: Ensemble<br>Steve Campbell: Ensemble<br>Ashley Bower Chaij: Ensemble<br>Quintin Contreras: Ensemble<br>Steven Fuentes: Ensemble<br>Bryan Hargraves: Sundeep Padamadan\/Ensemble<br>Katrina Jackson: Ensemble<br>Shawford Jackson: Aaron Schultz\/Ensemble<br>Andy Lawrie: Ensemble<br>Taylor Mitchell: Ensemble<br>Sean Morton: Ensemble<br>Leon Nguyen: Ensemble<br>Laura Paez: Ensemble<br>George Willis: Elle\u2019s Dad\/Ensemble<br>Rowan Campbell: Standby (Elle Woods, 9\/27 &amp; 9\/28)<br>Will Townsend: Standby (Warner Huntington III, 9\/27 &amp; 9\/28)<br>Diana Almeida: Standby (Paulette, 9\/27 &amp; 9\/28)<br>Otega Okurume: Standby (Elle\u2019s Dad\/Ensemble, 9\/5, 9\/12, 9\/13, 9\/14)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternate Casting Schedule:<br>September 27 at 8 p.m. &amp; September 28 at 2 p.m.<br>Rowan Campbell as Elle Woods<br>Diana Almeida as Paulette<br>Will Townsend as Warner Huntington III<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PRODUCTION TEAM<br>Summer Moore: Director<br>Otega Okurume &amp; Sonja Dinkins: Producers<br>Emily Sergo: Music Director<br>Ade Babayemi: Choreographer<br>Nicole Mullins: Assistant Director<br>Tyler Hart: Stage Manager<br>Abigail Fagbohunka: Assistant Choreographer<br>Bex Hoover: Assistant Stage Manager<br>Emily Sergo: Conductor<br>Gerald George &amp; Onyx Cummings: Set Designers<br>Felicia Moore: Costume Designer<br>Doreen Roberts &amp; Cheramie J. 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