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Katelyn Gulotta as Elle Woods
I am not a theatre critic, but I do enjoy a good musical. Our local little theatre, IPAL (Iberia Performing Arts League) is in its production of Legally Blonde: The Musical. I attended the matinee on Sunday afternoon.
IPAL has a reputation for producing top-notch musicals, and this year’s is one of the best. It wasn’t just the singing that was good (it was!) or the orchestra’s sound (amazing!) or the choreography (spot on!), it was the coming together of a team of actors to create a most entertaining experience. I laughed until I cried!
Scene after scene, the play drew me in. IPAL is not called “Broadway on the Bayou” for no reason. These volunteers who practiced night after night delivered, and made me feel I was right there with them on stage. I was glad, however, that I was not chosen from the audience to try a bend and snap, but the precious twenty-something next to me was.
You know that a play has totally drawn in the audience when the main character Elle is proposed to by the jerk ex-boyfriend, someone yells, “No!”
All of the acting was good, but I was impressed with how Katelyn, who played Elle, handled the transformation from a giddy sorority girl to a serious lawyer seamlessly.
You should make time this weekend to attend IPAL’s Legally Blonde. Even if they publicly announce they are sold out, there are often seats available. I know this first hand because my ticket on Sunday was apparently for March 24th, but they had a ticket they could trade with me.
Musical theatre in a small town can surprise and entertain you and make you proud to be from Da’ Berry.
Curtain call for Legally Blonde, the Musical.
Reflections on the Teche 
I am currently helping my MS with the Legally Blonde Jr production so I was drawn to read about your experience. So glad you added a photo.
It is a fun, upbeat play! My MSers are rocking it!!
There is so much humor as well as good music in this production. How fun that you get to be an integral part of it.
I always say that there is so much talent in this world today that you can rarely go wrong at a production, anywhere! I’m glad you enjoyed the show so much. It is vital we continue to support, and shout about, the arts!
Now I’m sad I missed our high school’s production this fall! Your description/ review is well-crafted; glad you had a great time as well!
Hooray for wonderful theatre. I love how it can transport us elsewhere – and Legally Blonde is a good one.
My daughter was on the crew of this play a few weeks ago. Her Alexa play the sound track over and over and over and over for weeks! Glad you enjoyed the production.
We recently saw a fabulous performance of Into the Woods at my daughter’s college. It’s such a treat to enjoy great theater. This sounds like a wonderful experience.
Glad your ticket worked out and that you escaped participation selection! You’re a good reviewer, Margaret!