Blondes Have More Fun: Legally Blonde The Musical Brings Big Energy to St. Paul
Opening night at The Ordway felt like the pinkest, sparkliest blast from the early 2000s, and if you ever doubted that a movie about a sorority queen-turned-lawyer could set a whole theater on fire, let me be the first to say: You’re wrong, bro.
St. Paul got Elle Woods’d, and my wife was living her best life from the first “Omigod You Guys” to the final, glitter-drenched bow.
A Night That Hits You Right in the Feels (and the Funny Bone)
Let’s get this out of the way: Legally Blonde The Musical isn’t just for the die-hard fans of the movie. But for those of us who were in college or growing up in the era of bend-and-snap, watching Elle Woods take the stage is like time-traveling back to a more fabulous, carefree time.
My wife, who’s got the soundtrack seared into her memory, was belting out lyrics (quietly, thankfully) and nudging me every time a familiar scene popped up. The joy was infectious. The Ordway was packed with pink outfits, big smiles, and people genuinely having a damn good time.
The Cast, The Music, The Pure Campy Perfection
The entire cast brought their A-game, but let’s be honest—Elle Woods is the sun, and everyone else just orbits. The lead crushed it with a voice that could cut through a courtroom, a sense of comedic timing that kept the laughs rolling, and enough charisma to make even the most “serious” theatergoer crack a grin.
The supporting cast? Not a weak link in sight. Paulette was a scene-stealer (as always), and Emmett made you root for the underdog.
If you came for the hits—“So Much Better,” “Positive,” “Whipped Into Shape”—prepare to have those earworms stuck in your head for weeks.
Why This Show Nails the Nostalgia
This is the kind of musical that bridges the gap between generations. For my wife, it was a vivid reminder of the first time she watched the film with her girlfriends, quoting every line and swearing she’d go to Harvard Law (if it weren’t for all the homework).
For me? It’s a reminder that musicals can actually be fun, irreverent, and wildly entertaining without feeling stuffy or pretentious. If you’re looking for a stuffy night out, The Ordway on opening night was not the place for you.
The Verdict: Just Go!
The Ordway has delivered another knockout with Legally Blonde The Musical. If you want a night full of big laughs, high-energy performances, and a shot of pure pink nostalgia, grab your tickets before the Delta Nus move out of town. Whether you’re a musical theater nerd, a fan of the original movie, or just need a reminder that you can bend, snap, and conquer the world—this show delivers.
Book your tickets, relive the magic, and hey, maybe treat your better half to a night she’ll be talking about for weeks.
Trust me, this is the kind of fun the world needs right now.
Just Go!
