Legally Blonde Jr.
Legally Blonde JR. is a fabulously fun and inspiring journey of self-discovery, determination, and empowerment. This high-energy production based on the award winning Broadway musical is sure to delight audiences of all ages. Presented by students of Visionary Centre for the Performing Arts Youth Musical Theatre Program.
Elle Woods has always helped me through difficult times. After all, we women should support each other. This is my first time seeing the musical, and wow did the youth cast BEND and SNAP!
Elle Woods has an outstanding voice and we will be seeing more of her, luckily! The rest of the cast did very well - I was especially impressed by Paulette, Emmett, and even Vivienne (despite my dislike of her character).
This cast should be proud of what they’re pulling off at the Edmonton INTERNATIONAL Fringe Festival. Bravo!
Being a woman is not a disadvantage, it’s a superpower - Elle Woods
This was a production put on by kids and it had a huge cast! It was really great! They all did such a great job of performing the show and the girl playing Elle was an especially talented singer. I love the movie so seeing this musical was a ton of fun!
this was one of the best performances i saw while here! the cast is absolutely amazing and the vocals are a hit. everyone was an amazing actor and dancer, and it was just phenomenal. would 100% go see again.
This musical is exactly what it is advertised as: an excited reproduction of the classic musical Legally Blonde with a little more youth!
Written by Laurence O’Keefe and Neil Benjamin with Kendra Humphrey at the helm, Legally Blonde Jr follows the unabashedly feminine Elle Woods— played by Danika Reinhart in the first portion of the show’s run— as she leaps from her UCLA sorority into the serious world of Harvard Law. Chasing the coattails of her former boyfriend (nearly fiancé) Warner— played by Jacklyn Boulay— Elle navigates the preconceived notions of her peers and learns to value herself beyond the eyes of a man. As a fantastic portrayal of feminist empowerment, Legally Blonde in all its forms will be a great watch.
The highlight of the show for me was the incredible vocal prowess of our Elle Woods, Danika Reinhart. There were vocal talents throughout the cast, however Reinhart stood out as particularly exceptional in her projection and vocal control; every riff she took on was handled with terrifying ease and was supported by deliberate acting choices. One particular song where Reinhart’s talents were made totally obvious was “So Much Better” where, during the popular chorus, Reinhart could have been a part of the broadway cast recording and I would have been none the wiser. All of the iconic moments within this production were handled with stellar grace and were an absolute joy to watch.
If you’re seeking some lighthearted joy and want to witness the incredible power of youth theater, Legally Blonde Jr should be on your list tenfold. Go support the future of Edmonton’s theater community and enjoy some feminist fun on the way!