Legally Blonde opens June 29th

Dubbed“a high-energy hymn to the glories of girlishness” by the New York
Times, this big, heroine-worshiping musical follows sorority girl and
fashionista Elle Woods as she upends her life and enrolls at Harvard Law
School to win back her ex-boyfriend, Warner. While at Harvard, she struggles with peers,
professors and her ex. With the support of some new friends, Elle quickly
realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.
Throughout this journey of self-discovery, Elle is transformed as
she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams.
Witha book by Heather Hach and an infectious pop score by Laurence O’Keefe
(“Heathers,” “Batboy: The Musical”) and Nell Benjamin, the show enjoyed
successful Broadway and West End runs, along with two National tours and
numerous international productions. Songs include: “Omigod You Guys,”
“There! Right There!” “What You Want,” “So Much Better,” and “Bend and
Snap.”

Directed for MAR by Artistic Director Lauren Nicole Sherwood
(Stamford), the show features a cast of talented local performers,
including many newcomers and MAR veterans.

Melody Atkinson (Hartford) stars as Delta Nu sorority sister and
ultimate Valley Girl Elle Woods. Chris Balestriere (Norwalk) portrays
Warner Huntington, Elle’s ambitious ex-boyfriend; Voni Kengla (Hartford)
plays Vivienne, Warner’s new girlfriend and Elle’s initial nemesis at
law school. Stephen Emerick (Stamford)
plays Emmett, the smart and kind-hearted law school teaching

assistant who helps Elle and eventually falls in love with her.
Bill Warncke (Norwalk) is the pompous and manipulative Professor
Callahan,
the most feared professor at Harvard Law School. Maiya Urquhardt
(Fairfield) plays Elle’s Harvard classmate Enid Hoopes, an activist and
ardent feminist. Aaron-Noel Treppeda (Poughquag, NY) is Paulette
Bonafonte, a brash but caring local salon owner who befriends Elle;
Matthew Blank (Stamford) and Matthew Farina (Danbury) alternate in the
role of Kyle, the sexy UPS delivery man who captures Paulette’s heart.
Janina Rosa (Brewster, NY) takes on the role of Brooke Wyndham, a famous
fitness video guru on trial for killing her husband and
for whom Elle and her classmates are enlisted to help defend.
Sarah
Baker (Danbury), Margaret Buzak (Southbury), Kate Patton (Danbury) and
Jean Marie McGrath (Naugatuck) portray Margot, Serena, Pilar and Kate,
Elle’s college best friends and fellow Delta Nu sorority sisters.

Featured in a variety of ensemble roles are: Maddy Oldham and Daisy Stott
(Brookfield); Caitlin Burke, Renee Cunningham, Robert Fontenelli,
Vincent Fontenelli, Abby Giansiracusa, Andrew Kocur, Rob Mayette, Alysia
Ross and Jenna Vieux (Danbury); Will Armstrong (Greenwich); Haley
Huxley (Hartford); Jean Marie McGrath (Naugatuck); Will Dooley (New
Canaan); Sarah Brundage and Dolly Conner (New Fairfield); Kevin McNulty
and Daniel Pettibone
(New Milford); Robert Bria (Redding); Ethan Beaulac (Ridgefield);
Madeline de la Parra (Sherman); and Monica Castillo (Stamford).
New York State residents Emma Lubbers (Mahopac), Emily Malavenda (Somers) and Joe Riedel (Croton-on-Hudson) round out the cast.

Musicals at Richter

100 Aunt Hack Road

Danbury, CT 06811

Legally Blonde

June 29- July 14
(no show July 13)
grounds open 7pm
*NEW CURTAIN TIME 8pm*