Spring is Blonde this year!

Spring is always my favorite time of year. I love it for all the usual reasons- cool breezes, beautiful flowers, and Easter celebrations with family.  I also love it because we have our K-12 student performances in April when we get to watch our ECTC kids shine on stage- most recently in “The Wizard of Oz.” Last but not least, we end our season in the spring with a show-stopping musical, which is none other than Legally Blonde this May!

One of the things I absolutely love about this show is the humor that is woven through every part of the show.  The song lyrics, the writing, and the scenes always bring a laugh or a smile and yet manage to show depth and character development at the same time. Elle Woods, the lead character, is a great example of this balance of humor and depth.  

Everyone around Elle- including the audience- expects her to be a shallow sorority girl who only cares about getting her MRS. degree. This might be true in the beginning, but one of the joys of the show is watching her grow and overcome every obstacle thrown in her path.  She proves us wrong time and time again and defies all odds by being kind, persistent, and not quite as “blonde” as we think she is. If you’re somehow not familiar with the story, I won’t spoil it for you, but I will say it’s gonna surprise you how much you end up rooting for this pink-loving blonde. 

We always deliberate at length about what shows to put in our season at Emerald Coast Theatre Company, and we always look for stories with heart.  This show is no exception.  I think you’ll find that like a cool refreshing breeze, Elle is the hero we all need this spring.  Don’t miss the laughs and the joy! Come join us May 2nd- 18th in real time for a live show experience that will never happen the same way twice.  That’s why the heart of ECTC is you!