LaSALLE – Stage 212’s summer musical, “Legally Blonde,” by Laurence O’Keefe, Nell Benjamin and Heather Hach, is so much fun, it should be illegal! Based on the adored 2001 cult classic film, “Legally Blonde” chronicles the transformation of Elle Woods, through memorable songs and dynamic dances, as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams.

“Legally Blonde” will be presented July 11-13, 18-20 and 25-27 at Stage 212, 700 First St., LaSalle. Friday and Saturday evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m. Tickets are available to the general public for $22 each and may be purchased by visiting the box office Monday 4-6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-noon or by calling 815-224-3025 during those hours. Tickets may also be purchased online by visiting stage212.org.

Elle’s life is turned upside down when her boyfriend, Warner, dumps her to attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious law school, and there, 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.

Appearing in the cast are Nora Maier as Margot Chapman, Olivia Bergfeld as Serena McGuire, Aliha Diaz as Pilar Moore, Serena Rogers as Elle Woods, Eric Masini as Warner Huntington III, Fredrick Davis as Emmett Forrest, Elizabeth Raiter as Enid Hoops, Ashley Hurst as Vivienne Kensington, Reid Tomasson as Professor Callahan, Megan Zomboracz as Paulette Buonufonte and Jaime Parks as Brooke Taylor-Wyndham. 

The featured ensemble includes Austin Allbert, Douglas Alleman, Forrest Boes, James Hoehn, Lauryn Barla, Sydney Ganskop, Lainey Johns, Ivy Soens and Emma Woulfe. The ensemble includes Susan Hagerty, Spencer Kain, Nathan Leffers and Nina Leffers. 

Production staff includes director/vocal director Kevin J Alleman, producer Victoria Duttlinger, choreographer Hanna Pohar, assistant choreographer Ivy Soens, production assistant Ella Johns, stage manager Jenn Masini and crew members Mary Craven and Ariana Lesman. 

“Legally Blonde” contains occasional strong language and sexual innuendo. “Legally Blonde” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com