The stage will turn pink when Footlight Productions presents one of the most energetic, funny and heartfelt musicals to come to Geelong this year.
Legally Blonde follows young Elle Woods’ transformation from sorority girl to successful law student, as she chases her ex-boyfriend to Harvard Law school.
However, what begins as a quest for love soon becomes a tale of self-discovery, with Elle demonstrating the folly of judging a book by its pink, fluffy cover.
With a cast of nearly 40 actors delivering witty dialogue, big song-and-dance numbers and touching emotional moments, Footlight Productions co-founder Peter Wills said Legally Blonde was “very different to some of the other shows” the company had recently produced.
“It’s very bright and colourful, lots of pink, and it’s a great show for all ages. People will come along and be excited by the energy, I think,” he said.
“Some of the cast do not stop from the time the show starts until the time it finishes. It’s absolutely amazing, their energy, and the choreographer is working them very hard.”
Wills said lead actor Morgan Dooley-Axup, in the role of Elle, was front and centre when it came to providing that spark on stage.
“She’s got undeniable energy on stage, whether it’s singing, dancing or performing dialogue with the other cast members,” he said.
“And she brings that energy out in her co-workers as well, which is fantastic to watch.”
Footlight Productions presents Legally Blonde at Geelong Arts Centre from 16-31 January. Visit geelongartscentre.org.au/whats-on/all-events/legally-blonde for tickets and more information.
