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Directors Notes
"This above all: to thine own self be true,/And it must follow, as the night the day,/Thou
canst not then be false to any man" (Hamlet Act 1, scene 33, 78-81).
When I set out to direct this production, I often revisited this quote which book-writer,
Heather Hach, so wisely placed in this show's final number. Having grown up with a
highly motivated blonde sister of my own, I was familiar with the MGM film and, as a
frequent show-tune listener, the musical itself. I took it upon myself to forget everything
I knew about Reese Witherspoon, Laura Bell Bundy (Elle Woods, Original Broadway
Cast), and pink as a fashion statement. As I scoured the script for a deeper, more implicit meaning than Hoku's "It's a Perfect Day,” I learned that this is not merely a story
about a girl who chases her love interest to Harvard Law and learns some life lessons
along the way; it is a story about defining one's self. The quest to find what defines
one's self is far from bubbly and ditzy; it is an endeavor that authors and poets like William Shakespeare have been writing about for centuries. Furthermore, I cannot think of
a more appropriate age group than young adults to mount a production about finding
one's place in the world. I charged this production's lead with stepping beyond the
limits of an air-headed debutante with an uncanny knack for law and, instead, searching for the true seriousness that defines Elle Woods.
Although the actors are not speaking in iambic pentameter, the basic set was somewhat inspired by the open, yet intimate Globe Theatre in London, where the works of
William Shakespeare continue to be performed. Also unique to this production is its
staging in a three-quarter thrust (audience on three sides) as opposed to the traditional
proscenium-style theatre, in which certain technical elements of this show could have
been more easily achieved. However, it is my hope that by sacrificing a massive performance space, complete with fly system and the works, for a more personal and intimate performance, the audience will ultimately have a more rewarding experience.
Best,
Joe
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Shout Outs
Sarah, you rock that jump rope! We are
always so proud of your hard work.
Love Mom, Dad & Hannah
Break a Leg to the wonderful cast of L.B.
Your asst. producer, Pam
Carli: Never look down, always
keep your head up. Extremely
talented and beautiful. You’ve
earned it all
We Love You MADDIE K.
Woof, woof, lick, lick, wag,
wag.
Tally & Family
Carli - Break a Leg! Love Bud, Nikki,
Lyssa, Ben
Break Legs: Margot, Serena & Pilar!
Angela - We’re so proud of you! Love
Mom, Dad & Danielle
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From the Towle Family
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Shout Outs
Elle’s cut-n’-color brought to you by Amy
from Mirabella’s salon and day spa.
Thanks Amy!
We are so proud of you Jill! We
love you, Mom, Dad & Meredith
Carli - We love you!
Dad, Cathy
“Carli” - The best Vivien EVA!
 Mom & Keith
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Meet the Cast
Allison Angellis (Enid Hoops) - Allison is thrilled to be in her 3rd Teen Actorsingers
show. She has most recently been seen in Urinetown (Teen Actorsingers), NHSS's
production of Singin' In The Rain (Tap Dancer), Beauty & the Beast (Belle) with MCC
summer camps, and Honk! JR (Bullfrog) with JR Actorsingers. Enjoy the show!
Emma Benson (Serena) - Emma Benson is thrilled to be in Legally Blonde! She's a
rising freshman at Shenandoah University where she'll study Musical Theatre this fall.
Recent roles include Brenda in Catch Me if You Can and Vivienne in Legally Blonde. She
thanks her friends, parents, sister Hannah for being her best friend, and boyfriend Kyle
for tolerating her always loud volume.
Hannah Benson (Brooke Wyndham) - H-Benz is tickled pink to be playing Brooke in LB.
She prepared for the part by doing crunches each night for a few months to keep cottage
cheese off her backside. HB is at home on the A/S stage for her 5th straight year, after
snagging the Theater Award for Best Supporting Actress in NH for her portrayal of Little
Sally in Urinetown last summer! In her time off stage, she listens to 80s burnouts and
waits for her mom to bring home take-out.
Kurtis Beeten (Warner Huntington III) - Kurtis is ecstatic to be making his Actorsingers
debut as Warner Huntington III in Legally Blonde! Kurtis was last seen in Peacock
Players production of Tarzan the Musical. Favorite credits include; Jack(Into The
Woods), Gavroche(Les Miserables), Flint(Tarzan the Musical), Steve(Almost Maine).
Kurtis would like to thank his friends, family, Kiki and the funky bunch, and PURL for their
love and support.
Production Crew
Stage Crew .................................................... Jessica Brownstein, Emily Hutchens
Hair and Makeup ............................................................................. Cast Members
Publicity Photography ......................................................................Joe Juknievich
Poster and Program Cover Design ................................................ Michael Poirier
Program...................................................... Tom Nguyen, Catherine Andruskevich
Sponsor and Program Ad Coordinator ............................ *Catherine Andruskevich
Lobby Display ................................................................................ Evelynn Decker
House ............................................................................................ *Amy Friedman
Concessions .................................................................................. *Amy Friedman
50/50 Raffle ................................................................................... Chuck Emmons
Afterglow ......................................................................... *Martha and Jed Holland
Candygrams .................................................................................... Lorraine Louie
Audition Board Chair ........................................................................Tom Ritrovato
Audition Board Eric M. Berthiaume, Joseph D. Juknievich, Brittney-Lynne Stanley
Evelynn Decker, Ashley Eason, Paul Metzger
Audition Accompanist .......................................................................... Jed Holland
Audition Dance Coach ..................................................................... Adam Harding
Audition Photography .........................................................................Paul Sandler
Audition Helpers ............... Catherine Andruskevich, Craig Brennan, Tom Nguyen,
Craig Plummer, Cheryl Stocks, Pam Thornhill
Angela Demanche (Dana/Perfume Girl Number Two/Ensemble) - Angela Demanche is
thrilled to be in this production of Legally Blonde! Some of her past roles include Alice in
Alice in Wonderland, ensemble in Urinetown, and Alana in The Little Mermaid. Angela
would like to thank the cast and crew for making this show such a memorable one and
her friends and family for their endless love and support.
Sarah Drake (Leilani/Stenographer/Ensemble) - Oh my god! Sarah is bursting with
excitement to be a part of such an amazing show! Past credits include Peter Pan (Peter
Pan), Beauty and the Beast (Mrs. Potts) and Urinetown the Musical (Ensemble). Sarah is
going into her junior year at Nashua High South. She loves theater, sports, and student
council. Sarah would like to thank the cast, crew, friends, and especially her family for the
awesome support!
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Production Crew
Director ................................................................................. Joseph D. Juknievich
Musical Director ....................................................................... Eric M. Berthiaume
Choreographer .................................................................... Brittney-Lynne Stanley
Producer ........................................................................... Catherine Andruskevich
Assistant Producer ....................................................................... Pamela Thornhill
Board Liaison .................................................................................. Tom Ritrovato
Technical Director ........................................................................... Craig Brennan
Stage Manager .......................................................................... Courtney Closson
Lighting Designer ........................................................ Craig Brennan, Tyler Soucy
Sound Designer .................................................. Mike O’Keefe, Quenton Glennon
Costumer ................................................................................. Natasha Rodriguez
Costume Assistants .............................................. Martha Benson, Cast Members
Set Designer ..................................................................................... Dana Angellis
Properties Master............................................................................ Leo Choquette
Properties Assistant ...................................................................... Cathie Schofield
Set Builders ...................................... Tom Ritrovato, Bill Wenrich, John McAllister
Publicity ................................................. *Pam Thornhill, Catherine Andruskevich
Publicity Events .................................................................................. Tim Stanley
Tickets ................................................................ Martha Holland, Sopheavy Miller
Set Painters ......................................................... Kirk Schofield, Cathie Schofield,
Martha Benson, Allison Angellis, Kurtis Beeton
Cast head shots ............................................................................. Jennifer Morton
* Denotes Chairperson
Meet the Cast
Susan Dudka (Elle Woods) - Susan Dudka is honored to return to the stage as Elle
Woods for Actorsingers' Legally Blonde: The Musical. Susan just completed her first year
at UNH where she served as co-music director of the NH Notables. Susan has been
studying music for 12 years and has been in 10 other theater productions. Susan would
like to thank her friends & family for their support.
Jacob C. Duby (Ensemble) - Jacob is a very talented kid. He is a Senior at Nashua High
South. His recent productions this year are Peter Pan (Featured Dancer), Music Man
(Featured Dancer). He has been acting for 8 years, and is now returning to community
theatre. He has performed at the Palace Theatre in Manchester, Actorsingers, Elm Street
and Nashua High School South. He juggles, is a gymnast and a dancer, and is a Leader
at the YMCA.
Lillie Ellars (Pilar) - Lillie is thrilled to be making her Teen Actorsingers debut as Pilar in
Legally Blonde! Most recently, Lillie played Ado Annie in Oklahoma, and favorite past
credits include Gingy/Muffin Man in Shrek, Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland, and Ariel
in the Little Mermaid, all with Peacock Players.Lillie would like to thank the production
team for this amazing experience and getting the cast whipped into shape!
Sean FitzGerald (Emmett) - Sean is absolutely thrilled to be appearing in Legally
Blonde. Some of his favorite past credits include John in Peter Pan, Senator Fipp in
Urinetown and Ensemble in Les Miserables. Sean is going to be a senior next year at
Nashua High School South, where he actively participates in the bands and choirs.
Lastly, he would like to thank his friends and family for all of their unyeilding support and
he hopes you enjoy the show!
Jordan Friedman (Bookish Client/Assistant DA/Ensemble) - Jordan is an Early
Childhood Ed. major at the University of Vermont. She has been working with
Actorsingers for the past 11 years, and is overjoyed that her last teen show is Legally
Blonde (one of her favorites)! She was last seen as Tina the Fashion Doll in UVM's
production of The Toys Take Over Christmas. Snaps to everyone who made Legally
Blonde possible!
Carli Hamilton (Vivienne Kensington) - Carli is a musical theatre major at Marymount
Manhattan college and has most recently played Lara LaRouge in the off-Broadway
production of Beautiful Dreamer. Carli wishes to thank her family for always supporting
her goals. Carli would also like to thank Matt for believing her dreams can be realities.
Carli would like to perform in honor of her grandfather, George.
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Meet the Cast
Andrew Holland (Elle's Dad/Winthrop/TV Reporter/Ensemble) - Andrew is honored to
perform in his third Teen Actorsingers show. He's a 16 year old Jr. at Nashua
North. Past roles include Music Man (Tommy Djilas), Urinetown (Officer Barrel), Guys
and Dolls Jr. (Sky Masterson) and a pit player for Actorsingers Seussical Jr. Andrew
would like to thank all the directors for their hard work in this fun show!
Becca Holland (Saleswoman/Cashier/Ensemble) - Becca is thrilled to be involved with
her third Teen Actorsingers production. Along with theatre, she enjoys sports, art, and
hanging out with friends. She would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her
even with their hectic schedules! Enjoy the show!
Bailey Jamieson (Jet Blue Pilot/Ensemble) - Bailey is over ecstatic to be portraying the
role of Jet Blue Pilot in Legally Blonde. Past credits include: Almost, Maine (East),
Sleeping Beauty (Prince Phillip), and Tarzan. He is a proud member of the musical rap
group P.U.R.L., as well as the newer group Kiki and the Funky Bunch. He would like to
thank Kurtis Beeten for his constant love and support.
Mitchell Johnson (Lowell/Carlos/Ensemble) - Mitchell is sixteen years old and going into
his junior year at Manchester West High School. Some of his favorite roles include Jay in
Lost in Yonkers, Lesgles in Les Mis, and multiple roles in The Laramie Project. When he's
not performing at theatre he is a part of the West Chamber Choir and he is a board
member for the Majestic Theatre teen board.
Kayleigh Kane (Elle's Mom, Whitney) - Kayleigh is a student at UNH, where she is
earning a BS in Zoology. She has played Bianca in Taming of the Shrew, and Sharpay in
High School Musical. She thanks her family and Derek, for their love and patience.
Snaps for Eric, Courtney, and BL, for their amazing work. Thanks to Joe for his wisdom
and much needed support. She is so proud to be part of such a talented cast!
Meet The Directors & Crew Leads
Brittney-Lynne Stanley (Choreographer) - Brittney-Lynne Stanley graduated summa
cum laude from Dean College in Franklin, MA, where she majored in Arts and
Entertainment Management and Dance. She was member of the Golden Key Honor
Society one of the largest, most renowned, international honor societies, recognizing
students in the top 15% of their class. She was also a member of Phi Beta Kappa
Academic Honors Society, the nation’s oldest academic honor society who recognized
her for her commitment to academic excellence and being in the top 10% of her
class. Brittney-Lynne has been dancing since the age of two, and has performed in
many local theatre shows while growing up, including her favorite Swing. Recently she
took her dancing to a professional level acting as Captain of the New England Patriots
Cheerleaders for the last three years. Some performance credits include opening for
Aerosmith on Commonwealth Ave, traveling to China to dance in the Nike Festival of
Sports and appearing in B-max work out tape. Brittney-Lynne works and travels with
Dancer’s Inc. national dance competitions, stage managing and being mentored by
renowned Broadway choreographers, as well as teaching master classes at studios
throughout New England.
Dana M. Angellis (Scenic Designer) – Dana is currently off in the woods as the Scenery
Intern at the Peterborough Players. She attends Keene State College as a Theatre
Tech/Design major, where she will be the Assistant Scenic Designer for this fall's
production of Proof. Dana most recently was the Master Electrician for An Evening of
Dance. Thanks and love to Joseph for this wonderful opportunity!
Courtney Closson (Stage Manager) – Courtney is happy to be back for a second
summer with Actorsingers. She just completed her sophomore year at Mount Holyoke
College, where she is a Math/Econ major and a Theatre Minor. She is very proud of the
cast and all the hard work they've done this summer!
Leo Choquette (Properties Master) - Leo is excited to be doing props for another Teen
show and thanks Joe for the chance to work with him again. Leo's most recent shows
were the award-winning Les Mis and this spring’s Music Man. He'd like to thank his great
assistant Cathie for a job well done, Gretchen for the loan of so many items, and most
importantly, his family and friends for their love and support.
Maddie Kuchta (Kate/Chutney/Ensemble) - Maddie is thrilled to be taking part in her
second production with Teen Actorsingers! She is 14 years old, and a sophomore at
Hollis Brookline High School. Other shows include Actorsingers' The Sound of Music,
Seussical the Musical, and Urinetown, as well as Anything Goes at her high school.
Enjoy the show!
Nicholas Masson (Grandmaster Chad/Dewey/Kyle/Ensemble) - Nicholas has performed
in 13 shows and is very excited to be appearing on stage in his 5th Actorsingers
show. He has been doing theater for 8 years and he has been dancing for 15. Nicholas
would like to thank his friends and family for all the support they bring him every time he
steps on stage.
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Meet The Directors & Crew Leads
Joseph D. Juknievich (Director) - Joe Juknievich is positively thrilled to have directed
such a talented and energetic cast. This is the second production he has directed with
Actorsingers, his first being last summer's Teen Actorsingers show, Urinetown: The
Musical. He was also recognized as a top-ten finalist for Best Director of a Musical
(Community) at the 12th New Hampshire Theatre Awards. Most recently, he has worked
closely with the Mask and Dagger Dramatic Society, the University of New Hampshire's
student-run drama organization. In the past year, he served as technical director for
Reasons to be Pretty, stage-managed/assistant directed [Title of Show]: The Musical,
and played Hortensio in Taming of the Shrew. Next spring, Joe will direct Mask and
Dagger's production of Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead. Other
productions he has directed include All the Great Books (Abridged!) and his stage
adaptation of John Hughes' The Breakfast Club. He is a Junior History major at the
University of New Hampshire.
Eric Berthiaume (Music Director) - Eric is elated to be returning to Actorsingers this
summer to be serving as music director of this wonderful production of Legally Blonde:
The Musical. Eric served as music director of the Teen Actorsingers’ NHTA-nominated
production of Urinetown, the Musical last summer where he received a Top 10
nomination at the NHTA for Best Musical Director. Eric, who is an upcoming senior at
the University of New Hampshire pursuing a Bachelor's of Music degree in Vocal
Performance, is no stranger to the stage, having performed in over thirty plays and
musicals across the state. In addition to his participation in the various choirs and opera
workshop program at UNH, he also serves as music director of the St. Thomas More
Student Music Ministry in Durham, NH. Eric is currently preparing for auditions at
various graduate programs across the country, planning to pursue a Master's of Music
degree in Choral Conducting. Eric recently performed as a featured soloist in Heinrich
Schütz's Musikalische Exequein and performed one of Monteverdi's most challenging
arias, Possente Spirto, from his legendary opera L'Orfeo this past spring. Eric would like
to thank his family and friends for their support, the entire cast, crew and band, as well
as Joe and Brittney-Lynn for working with him again this summer to produce an
outstanding show.
Catherine Z. Andruskevich (Producer) – An active member since 1970, this is the 6th
Teen show CZA has worked on. Having bitten the bullet to take on the Producer's job,
she'd like to especially thank Evelynn for sharing her experience to keep her on track
with myriad details, Cheryl for overcoming her pink phobia to help out, and to Pam for
biting the bullet along with her as Assistant Producer.
Meet the Cast
Selena Miller (Gaelen/Ensemble) - Selena is ecstatic to be in her third Teen
Actorsingers show! She was recently seen in last summer's show, Urinetown, and
Actorsingers' fall main stage production of Les Misérables. She will be starting her junior
year of school at Nashua High School North. Selena wants to send a big thank you to
everyone in the production for making an awesome show. Enjoy!
Greg Nguyen (Padamadan / Nikos) - I'm happy to be back for another Actorsingers
production. I come from a very musical past, doing dance for 12 years and singing for 5
years. This is my 4th show, following The Music Man which was also done here at
Actorsingers. I'd like to thank my family, friends and teachers for helping me be able to
do what I am doing today.
Toan Nguyen (Professor Callahan) - Toan is grateful to be given such a big part as
Callahan in the show, Legally Blonde. Recently, he has been an ensemble character in
the Stagecoach Productions' performance of Catch Me If You Can. Toan would like to
thank Joe, Courtney and Eric for allowing him to be a part of this magnificent show, as
well as his family and friends for all of the love and support they have provided.
Takuma Okada (Pforzheimer/Waiter/Baliff/Ensemble) - This is Takuma’s first show with
Teen Actorsingers. He has a great time working on Legally Blonde and making so many
new friends, and he is grateful to the directors for including him in this awesome show!
Alex Schofield (Aaron, Guard, Kiki) - Alex is thrilled to be joining Actorsingers again for
a great show! He most recently has been seen in Urinetown as Caldwell B. Cladwell and
Godspell playing the We Beseech Thee player. Alex could not have done it without the
support of his friends and family.
Maggie St. Louis (Sales manager, Judge, ensemble) - Maggie St. Louis is excited to be
part of such a talented and energetic group of kids. You may have seen Maggie in other
Actorsingers productions such as Urinetown the Musical, Grease, and Working the
Musical. She also participates in various school activities such as drama club and
concert choir. She hopes you enjoy this vibrant show!
Pamela Thornhill (Assistant Producer) - No stranger to the theatre, Pamela has had
many roles in various productions, including Actorsingers, of which she is a past V.P. and
director of a Jr. A/S show. She is very pleased to be the assistant producer. "It's great
working with CZA. We go back a long way and she is why I am doing this." Pamela loves
being part of this production and looks forward to being in many more.
Jill Tokac (Paulette) - Jill is thrilled to be performing as Paulette in her first show at
Actorsingers! Her favorite roles include Golde (Fiddler on the Roof) and Ronette (Little
Shop of Horrors). She would like to thank her parents, her sister, her friends and the cast
and crew for supporting her and welcoming her to Actorsingers.
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Katherine Towle (Margot) - Katherine is thrilled to be appearing in her first Teen
Actorsingers production. Past credits include Maleficent in Sleeping Beauty, The Wicked
Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz, Anastasia in Disney’s Cinderella, Cruella De Ville
in 101 Dalmatians, Grace in Cinderella Enchanted and Tess in Camp Rock. She was
recently the Assistant Director and makeup artist for Hills Garrison School’s production of
Adventures in Oz.
Scenes and Musical Numbers
Samantha Weis (Ensemble) - Samantha is a 19 year old college student at Plymouth
State University studying Musical Theatre. She is excited to be in her second show with
Actorsingers and wants to thank everyone involved in the production for making it such a
good experience and her family and friends for their never-ending love and support.
Enjoy the show!
Omigod You Guys .......................................................................Delta Nus, Elle
Serious ........................................................................................Warner, Elle
Daughter of Delta Nu ..................................................................Elle, Delta Nus
What You Want ....................................................... Elle, Delta Nus, Company
The Harvard Variations ................................................. Emmett, Enid, Students
Blood In The Water ............................................................. Callahan, Students
Positive ........................................................... Delta Nus, Elle, Greek Chorus
Ireland .............................................................................................. Paulette
Serious (Reprise) ...........................................................................Elle, Warner
Chip On My Shoulder ............................ Elle, Emmett, Students, Greek Chorus
So Much Better ................................................... Elle, Students, Greek Chorus
Cast Roles
Brooke Wyndam……………………………………………………...Hannah Benson
Elle Woods………………………………………….………………..…..Susan Dudka
Emmett Forrest………………………………………...…………..…Sean FitzGerald
Paulette ………………………………………………………..………..…….Jill Tokac
Professor Callahan……………………………….……………………...Toan Nguyen
Vivienne Kensington……………………………...…………………….Carli Hamilton
Warner Huntington III ……………………………...……………………Kurtis Beeton
Enid Hoops……………………………………………………………..Allison Angellis
Gaelen/Ensemble……………………………………...……………..….Selena Miller
Leilani/Stenographer/Ensemble…………………………………………Sarah Drake
Saleswoman/Cashier/Ensemble………………………...……………Becca Holland
Store Manager/Judge/Ensemble……………………..…………….Maggie St. Louis
Kate/Chutney/Ensemble………………………………………………Maddie Kuchta
Elle's Mom/Whitney/Ensemble………………………….……………...Kaleigh Kane
Dana/Second Perfume Girl/Ensemble…………………………..Angela Demanche
H&H Salesgirl/Joyce Riley/Ensemble…………………..…………..Samantha Weis
Bookish Client/Assistant DA/Ensemble………………..………….Jordan Friedman
Margot…………………………………...…………………………….Katherine Towle
Serena………………………………..………………………………….Emma Benson
Pilar……………………………….…………………………………………..Lille Ellars
Pforzheimer/Waiter/Baliff/Ensemble……………...…………………Takuma Okada
Elle's Dad/Winthrop/TV Reporter/Ensemble…………………..…..Andrew Holland
Grandmaster Chad/Dewey/Kyle/Ensemble………………………Nicholas Masson
Lowell/Carlos/Ensemble………………….…………………………Mitchell Johnson
Aaron/Guard/Ensemble………………..……………………………….Alex Schofield
Jet Blue Pilot/Ensemble……………………...……………………...Bailey Jamieson
Padamadan/Nikos/Ensemble…………..………………………………Greg Nguyen
Ensemble………………………….……………………………………….Jacob Duby
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Act One
Act Two
Whipped Into Shape .........................Brooke, Callahan, Workout Girls, Inmates
Take It Like A Man ........................................................................ Elle, Emmett
Bend And Snap ......................................... Delta Nus, Elle, Paulette, Company
Gay Or European ...............................................Elle, Defense Team, Company
Legally Blonde .............................................................................. Elle, Emmett
Legally Blonde Remix ................................................. Vivienne, Elle, Company
Scene Of The Crime ........................................ Elle, Chutney, Judge, Company
Find My Way / Finale .................................. Elle, Vivienne, Paulette, Company
Music and Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin
Book by Heather Hach
Based on the novel by Amanda Brown
and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture
Legally Blonde, the Musical is presented
through special arrangement with
Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are supplied by MTI.
421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684
www.MTIShows.com
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