Legally Blonde The Musical is playing at the Kelowna Actors Studio

A musical of Legally Blonde is being showcased by the Kelowna Actors Studio.

The story was popularized in 2001 when it was released as a movie starring Reese Witherspoon, and the Legally Blonde novel was released the same year. The local musical will be based upon both formats.

“This musical is so much fun, it should be illegal,” according to the poster.

Music and lyrics to the musical were written by Laurance O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin, and the book by Heather Hach.

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The comical story follows a ditsy blonde-haired woman who to tries to win back her ex-boyfriend by pursuing a career in law. She does not immediately fit in at Harvard but eventually manages to overcome adversity, defy stereotypes and prove herself as a worthy lawyer.

Between now and May 8, performances take place Wednesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and there will be a few 1 p.m. matinees on Saturdays. Tickets start at $65 and can be ordered online.

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