Back in October, Legally Blonde had some big cast changes, most notably the addition of Denise Van Outen, Siobhan Dillon and Carley Stenson. They joined Sheridan Smith who plays the lead role of Elle, in the hit American musical based on the films.
Legally Blonde is now booking into its second year at the Savoy Theatre, but the show still took the opportunity to invite us to see the new cast. Here’s a couple of photos from the event.
John Wales, Discount Theatre's Managing Director meets Denise Van Outen
Carley Stenson drops in after performing in Legally Blonde
It’s not just the performance schedule that is changing at Legally Blonde (Sunday performances have been ditched) but cast changes will be coming into effect when the new booking period starts on the 25th October.
Rumours were circulating that Sheridan Smith who plays lead character Elle would depart the show, but it has been confirmed that she will stay until at least early next year.
The biggest name to sign up to the show is new mum Denise Van Outen who will play the role of Paulette. It’s been awhile since we last saw Denise in the West End, but I guess she has been a little busy with being a judge on BBC talent shows, getting married and having a baby. Her husband Lee Mead is also starring in the West End as Fiyero in Wicked, so it’s set to be a busy time in the Van Outen/Mead household. I wonder who will be looking after baby Betsey?
Denise Van Outen (with husband Lee Mead) will join the cast of Legally Blonde from the 25th October
In addition to Van Outen, a number of the supporting current and upcoming cast members are played by reality tv alumni. Susan McFadden won the role of Sandy in Grease on the ITV production of Grease Is The Word, and she now plays Serena in Legally Blonde. Aoifie Mullholland of How Do you Solve a Problem like Maria? followed up stints in The Sound Of Music and Chicago by snagging the part of Brooke in Legally Blonde; now she is reunited with fellow …Maria contestant Siobhan Dillon who will play Vivienne from the 25th October
And rounding out the list of notable names is Carly Stenson, not a reality contestant, but a very popular Hollyoaks actress. She played Steph on the soap for 10 years, but makes her West End debut as Margot in Legally Blonde. She also appears from the 25th October.
Legally Blonde has some great discounts at the moment, Stalls and Dress Circle seats are reduced to £45.99 and Upper Circle to £23.99, in some cases saving you over 30% off the normal price. Don’t wait to book one of the most light hearted and fun shows in the West End!
Buy Legally Blonde Tickets here.
It’s been many months of rumours regarding the possible Broadway transfer of Legally Blonde, and after a month of previews, the show opened at the Savoy Theatre last week.
Sheridan Smith stars in Legally Blonde The Musical
Sceptics questioned the success of the show in front of a UK audience, but the popular press came and the popular press raved.
I’ve included some tidbits from the reviews below….all very flattering
Legally Blonde is booking until the 23rd October 2010. Book your Legally Blonde tickets here.
‘Hilarious. Brilliant. Truly Spectacular… Winning performances, sophisticated lyrics and a wit sharp enough to file your nails on. This is the feel good hit of the Winter.’
-Daily Express
‘An instant hit… A box office bombshell!’
-Evening Standard
‘A wonderful new musical. Ridiculously enjoyable from start to finish. PERFECTION. OMIGOD! I’m like totally going again.’
-Paul Taylor, Independent
‘A FEEL-GOOD DELIGHT! A HUGE HIT. Sheridan Smith is Glorious. She brings vitality, warmth and great comic timing to the role. Legally Blonde the musical is right up there alongside Mamma Mia and Hairspray.’
-Charles Spencer, Daily Telegraph
‘A sparkly spectacle from start to finish. HILARIOUS.’
-The Sun
