Becky Gulsvig, who plays Elle, was nominated for a Helen Hayes award for her efforts and does an especially good job in this role. She comes off enough like Reese Witherspoon but still manages to make her character her own. She has great chemistry with D.B. Bonds who plays Emmett (the Luke Wilson character).  It’s heartwarming to see their relationship grow and played out; a relationship based on teamwork and mutual assistance and betterment, especially in contrast to the superficial one between her and her ex-boyfriend Warner.

The play is full of splashy musical numbers like There! Right There!, a fun ensemble song in which the law students (and eventually an entire courtroom) debate if the witness is gay or just European. I also particularly enjoyed the reprise of Omigod You Guys when the entire cast breaks out into an Irish Riverdance. The show overall is entertaining and leaves you on a good note. It is very much recommended for a light evening out in which you don’t want to think, you just want to sit back and be amused.

Legally Blonde will be playing at the Ruth Eckerd Hall from April 7th to the 12th.  For Showtime and tickets click here .