Legally Blonde The Musical (Pro-shot MTV) 

Those dogs are better at reading social cues than me

“Warner, shut up.” *Everyone liked that*

I love that the Delta Nu girls aren’t your stereotypical mean girls and are actually very supportive of Elle every step of the way. Women supporting women is so wholesome and I love that Legally Blonde includes this, it really shows the amazing bond that Elle has with her friends.

It's been YEARS but Emmett's "Did you actually think I was going to let you get away?" STILL gives me butterflies. Where is my smart and kind boyfriend?

A professionally recorded musical?? On RU-vid??? For free???? This is too good to be true

It’s embarrassing how much I like this musical

I think it is so sweet that Elle was initially waiting for Warner to propose to her. Like, she wanted that big, romantic gesture. But SHE is the one who proposes to Emmett. That genuinely is one of my favorite things about this musical.

Emmett is SO underrated. He didn’t want to help Elle so he could get in her pants or because he thought she was pretty- he did it because he saw himself in her and wanted to see her grow. Although this does lead into a romance he wasn’t driven by a crush, and I think that’s very charming.

Use this as the *slap warner* button⬇️

I've said it before and I'll say it again, the fact that Vivian sees the assault and supports Elle instead of assuming immediately that she's trying to sleep her way to the top is *such a good change* from the movie.

Whoever wrote the line "she was something to see there, I'm just happy I could be there" deserves a bonus because it's so?? Acknowledging and appreciating her accomplishments without taking all the credit? Where is my Emmett Forest

I will always love how Elle has different special handshakes with Brooke, Vivian, and Emmett.

"No, I work for myself. And I don't have to hit on interns, professor." *Everyone Liked That.*

"haven't slept since 1992" gets funnier with each passing year

I'm adding this comment because I haven't seen it yet: the woman who plays Brooke Windham is amazing. She can jump rope and sing without even so much as a voice crack. That is insane athleticism.

My favorite part about this musical is that Emmett and Elle don’t just randomly fall in love with each other at the end but they start off not really caring for each other then slowly becoming friends then falling in love with each other and I absolutely love that

YO THIS IS SO HIGH QUALITY OMG

this whole musical is a bisexual dream

when vivian started singing at the salon to tell elle not to give up i almost started crying, it’s so refreshing to see a character admit they were wrong and actually support another woman

There's one little thing that I think goes totally unnoticed so often and that is that Emmett hitches up his suit jacket to draw Nikos' attention to his butt when he says "and your boyfriend's name is?" and i LOVE that it's hilarious

elle's first practice lsat score was a 134....and she got a 175 in the end.....that's unheard of, normally people improve only by about 7 points on average........elle woods truly is a god

I appreciate Enid being gay enough for Elle to get a temporary perm for a court case.

The symbolism in Elle's wardrobe is absolutely amazing. Her clothes and style changes and becomes darker as the play progresses. The only element left of herself would be a barely visible scrunchy and a super pale pink button-down shirt when getting the alibi. The scrunchy is only visible when she interacts with brooke. Another example would be when she is preparing to leave. There isn't a pink clothing in site! I believe this represents the journey and changes she undergoes, as well as her mindset. She is in her dreamworld in the beginning, and as she goes trhough law school, she is forced to re-evaluate herself and adapt that law school mindset. Unfortunately, she begins to lose herself in the process. It isn't until she is reminded about who she really is that she finally comes out in her pink.

I love how at 1:03:01 the music becomes tense, and you can see that Vivian isn't too happy about this. Public proposals without prior asking/talking about marriage are manipulative, and you can tell that this one is. It wasn't framed as some happy thing, some fairytale thing, no, the composers/arrangers chose to use that music and the directors/actor chose to make Vivian act that way in response. It really helps you sympathize more!

No pop star can do what the actress who played Brooke Wyndham did. A FULL WORKOUT WHILE SINGING PERFECTLY, then holding hard poses for a minute without ventilating and moving. Not even Beyoncé is that good

the times i’ve watched legally blonde musical is insane

What an incredible show!!

I really do appreciate how Vivian immediately takes Elle’s side once she sees Elle taken advantage of when she let her guard down, so Viv brings her guard up to protect her from the guilt, telling Warner to back off

Whipped Into Shape is so impressive to me... like I can't even talk if I'm exercising that hard let alone sing on pitch with proper tone and breath support

when emmett sings “little miss woods comma elle” in chip on my shoulder... you just KNOW.

Im literally OBSESSED with how energetic both the show and audience are. Its so fun and upbeat and alive! And you know it kinda makes Emmett stand out! Everyone is so over the top and bombastic, even Warner is an over the top douche, and Emmett is just....a guy. And its why he and Elle are so perfect together. Elle is so loud and bouncy and excitable and Emmett is there to bring her down to earth without asking her to change herself. He doesnt think Elle's hyper-femininity and high energy are issues, he just helps her focus her energy towards her studies. He never once doubted her potential. And Elle simply shines a light on how wonderful Emmett is instead of letting him hide in the background. They are the musical theater couple EVER

When Emmett immediately says Calahand is wrong and theyll fight it... 😭😭 no question about if it really happened. No making Elle feel like she lead him on or did anything stupid. Every woman needs an Emmet!

I like how in the musical the writers chose to really develop Emmet and Elle's relationship as opposed to the movie where they just kinda throw it at ya.

GOD Emmett and Elle are so fricken cute in this!!! They really develop their relationship more than they do in the movie

we not gonna talk about how in "take it like a man" emmett goes for a kiss and gets a hug. and before "find my way" elle goes in for a kiss but emmett pulls away like oh my gawd

I literally wanna SOB at the end not only because of Elle proposing to Emmett, and not the other way around bc it would be so cheesy and like rude for him to propose at HER graduation bc it would be making her day abt him but instead she WANTS to share this as a special day bc he helped her get where she is BUT also, in the beginning the “cuz we love you guys” Elle is alone and replies “no I love you guys!” But at the end it just shows how good Elle and Emmett are bc he loves her friends and family as much as she does and when they say we love you guys they say “no WE love you guys!” I love this musical so much

PAULETTE IS SO UNDERRATED

Elle proposing to Emmet is such a power move.

I gotta add, cheerleading in college is no joke. The competition is fierce to get in, the recruiting is extremely selective at the top levels, the amount of athletic ability and skill necessary is super high, and the choreography is grueling. If Elle was a part of the cheerleading program while maintaining a 4.0, that's super impressive.

I also adore that Elle’s character isn’t also a stereotypical judgmental blonde, and she goes out of her way to show kindness towards everyone. She’s also very clever and quick-thinking, which I also love, since most medias make out blondes to be ditzy and dumb.

"Gay or European" is such a good song that I can't watch the original movie without expecting the song to come up.

I'm losing my mind, Emmett's tie at graduation is pink to match Elle, that's stupid cute. Kudos to the costume department for destroying my heart!

okay. i adore how there wasn't just a whole "boo!! warner!!!" sorta end to their relationship, but rather growth in character and mutual respect for one another. god. i love this musical so, so much.

I watch this musical anytime I'm going through trauma or PTSD episodes. I'm in a homeless shelter right now, and this musical is such an escape for me.

That pole quick change was literally *MAGIC*

I love how kate isn’t excluded from stuff even tho she’s the “nerd” her friends just support each other. Idk I just like that detail a lot

49:29 I LOVE THIS VERSION OF EMMETT SO MUCH THIS SCENE ALONE SIGNIFIES THAT HIM AND ELLE WERE MEANT TO BE, AND THAT HE SEES HER FOR MORE THAN HER BODY (INCLUDING LITERALLY COVERING IT AND ONLY SHOWING HER FACE) AND THROUGH THE WHOLE THING HE NEVER BELITTLES HER, AND HE CARES FOR HER (EVEN USING WHAT LITTLE MONEY HE HAS TO GET HER 2 IN ONE SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER SO SHE CAN SPEND TIME ON STUDYING) THIS MUSICAL GETS RELATIONSHIPS SO RIGHT, THEIR RELATIONSHIP DOESN'T FEEL RUSHED, HE TRUSTS HER, HE LIKES HER THEN LEARNS THAT HE LOVES HER. CHEFS KISS I MEAN LIKE, HE TELLS HER SUCH A PERSONAL PART OF HIS LIFE TOO, HE HEARS HER STORY, AND HE SEES POTENTIAL, HE WAS THE ONLY ONE WHO NEVER JUDGED HER (Well, besides Enid) AND GAVE HER CONFIDENCE I LOVE HIM

The heart and chain necklace Elle is wearing when she expects Warner to propose in "Serious" is the same one she wears in the first "Legally Blonde" song, symbolizing that once again, she put her heart out only to be beaten down by it and brought to her lowest just like at the start, because even as her goals and views have completely changed by that point, the way people treat her like a dumb, promiscious, blonde woman has not. Such a great detail!

Emmett rests his head on his hands like a lovestruck cutipie after Elle does the bend and snap I can't HANDLE these two

This audience is bonkers which makes this performance all that much better. You can tell the cast is playing for and off the audience’s energy.

No cause everytime emett comes on screen I actually audibly giggle and kick my feet 😭😭

So Much Better is even more impressive when you know that LBB was sick during this performance. An incredible performance from an incredible actress.

People don’t talk about how good Elle’s friends are! They cared about her no matter what, and always wanted to help her!

we stan the dude that goes "brava!" at the end of legally blonde when elle is looking out into the audience

my favorite little detail in this musical is how at 1:36:03 when emmet is questioning Nikos, you can see him lift the back of his jacket up. it's always so funny to watch Nikos get distracted by emmets butt and answer the wrong question

2:01:00 the way emmett stumbles out once he realizes elle is proposing and the way he delivers those oh my gods I'm CRYING WHERES MY EMMETT also christian borle's entire performance in that scene is FLAWLESS; the happy smiles, the way he looks at elle with total joy (totally focused on her), his HARMONIESSSS, the smile into their first on-stage kiss, the low "oh my god" at 2:01:43 (while everyone else goes high and excited) + the pull in for the ending kiss that just perfectly conveys that he's so in awe of elle. he just loves her so much, absolutely cannot believe that they're this happy, and can't hide it. it's so infectious and amazing UGH

*_WHAT DOES NOT KILL US MAKES US HOTTER_*

ive seen this specific performance a MILLION times and literally just realized that at the end of take it like a man emmett tilts his head for a kiss and elle goes for a hug. WOW also when you watch it more than once you start to notice all of the tiny details that are hidden so, so well. like enid handing brooke the new jump rope after they unpause the video (it was in the file folder i think) and the movement of all the sets, the flags passing between the harvard guys and the delta nu girls in what you want. sheesh, this show is so freaking good i wish it was still on broadway

JUST KEEPING THIS FOR MYSELF timestamps: 0:21 omigod you guys 7:07 serious 12:36 what you want 22:25 the harvard variations 27:29 blood in the water 34:17 positive 38:49 ireland 43:25 ireland (reprise) 45:43 serious (reprise) 48:15 chip on my shoulder 1:03:19 so much better 1:06:42 whipped into shape 1:17:56 take it like a man 1:26:58 bend and snap 1:33:32 there! right there! 1:40:32 legally blonde 1:45:53 legally blonde remix 1:57:30 find my way/finale

51:54 This is why I love Emmett so much, He single handedly, out of the kindness of his heart rescued Elle while treating her as an intelligent human being and helped her realise her worth and life purpose while everyone else laughed at her and made her want to kill herself. 1:03:11 And when Warner proposes to Vivian he immediately looks at Elle to see shes ok, and seeing her completely shattered immediately turns to the board trying his best scanning for her name to distract her from it and make her feel better. Just such a genuine kind and humble guy bonus: 1:32:48 him watching her do the bend and snap is really cute

Can we talk about Emmetts little dance in chip on her shoulder when he sings “little miss woods comma Elle” it is the cutest thing in the world

I love that in the last scene of the show, Elle can’t be in pink because she’s in her graduation gown, so they have Emmett wearing pink for her. 💖

During “Take It Like A Man”, you can see Emmet slowly realizing he had fallen for her. It’s slow and it happened when SHE bought HIM something and not the other way around. He told her he trusted her and let her take control of the situation. When they look in the mirror and he mentions Warner, you can tell he is hurt by her daydreamy “Yeah”. When he pulls her out of dreamland, she reinforces him and his appearance. This song and scene is very dear to my heart.

“Warner, I’m from Malibu, I’m not exactly trailer trash here. Richard Simmons is our neighbor!” It still gets me every time haha. She’s totally right, they just come from different kinds of rich, new money vs old money

it's really heartwarming that when elle says she wants to go to law school, none of her sisters discourage her!!! kate just makes sure she knows how hard it's going to be, but she never once implies that elle won't be able to do it or that it's a bad or weird idea. they're all purely supportive :')

Legally Blonde is THAT feel good musical. The supportive, no toxic masculinity boyfriend. The relentlessly supportive delta nus. The stuck up mean girl turn angel. The beaten down hairstylist finally getting what she deserves. The abuser getting what HE deserves. AND THE PRESENTATION OF A GIRL WHO LEARNS TO BE THE BEST VERSION OF HERSELF WITHOUT COMPROMISING WHO SHE IS!! I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!

legally blonde understood the assignment in every way. the story, the music, the comedy, the tone, the casting, every part of the writing and execution is done perfectly and i don't think i can remember the last time i enjoyed something this much. there is much more to be said about this and i'm sure i will once i manage to close my jaw and dry my tears, but for now i'm just gonna say- WELL FREAKIN DONE!!!

I said this on another video, but Broadway should seriously be considered a physical sport. Between What you Want, and Whip it into Shape, the amount of breath control and training it takes to sing with a clear and steady voice while dancing and literally doing hardcore jump roping 8 TIMES A FREAKING WEEK is nothing short of a miracle.

I love how Elle has basically a different outfit in each number, but Emmet just has two.

The way Emmet sings “little miss woods comma Elle” is the only love language I accept

dude laura bell bundy and christian bale's chemistry is something i will literally never get over

Gods, there are just so many subtle details of Emmet being so in love with Elle, I loved just watching his little reactions, like when she finds out she's on the intern list, Emmet's just beaming as she sings, and he plays along when she asks him to pinch her, and during her bend and snap, Emmet's head just snaps to her before she even does it, because Elle asked everyone to watch, and he's the only one to do so. When she wins her first class case, he keeps an eye on her up until he has to talk to Callahan. When they confront Dewey about Paulette's dog, Emmet stands like he's a guard, and doesn't stop watching Dewey, and when Elle realizes the legal split, that's when he busts out that proud little smile. He's always so happy when he looks at her, and he's almost always looking at her through the entire show. I'm sorry, I just really love Emmet, he's genuinely such a sweet character. He knows how to stand up for himself, but also when to admit he's wrong, and he's just so good. ALSO KYLEIS GREAT IN THE VERY END WHEN HE SUPPROTS PAULETTE BY GIVING HER THE BUSINESS CARDS TO PROMOTE HERSELF HE'S WONDERFUL

Appreciate they have the one girl with the glasses in their sorority to bring up their g.p.a

Lol when Emmett said “Did you actually think I was going to let you get away” (1:52:08) That was low key hot😂

Margot (the blonde friend from Delta Nu) is so funny and i love the way this actress plays her. Especially during the Bend and Snap bit, when she goes “Look how good you’re gettin!” it’s just so ridiculous 😭

The fact that when they hug after they get Emmett his new suit he goes in for a kiss but Elle goes in for a hug. Like it’s so cute and I can’t with their relationship like they’re the cutest.

I love how I listen to “chip on your shoulder” for hours rather than actually studying

Gosh I love Legally Blonde It’s about being yourself non-apologetically and about how girls can be feminine and still powerful There’s this whole bunch of movies and books that portray the feminine girl as shallow and mean, and say that the only way you’re a valid girl is if you don’t care about clothes and makeup and the things portrait as “girly”. But legally blonde just take that premise and says “well screw that. Elle’s both a feminine, delicate girl and a powerful smart lawyer.” This is legit my favorite musical, it deserved better (like, some Tony nominations)

Honestly I love Elle’s parents. They’re like “Girl are you sure? You have everything you ever need here.” Then Elle explains why and they look a little concerned but they want her to be happy☺️ (I play her mom in our production so I focused on that part lol)

I think the way costumes are utilized in this play is so amazing but also props to the actors to create a brand new persona despite being multiple people because I swear I did not realize that Kate from Delta Nu was also Chutney the step daughter of Brooke! I also didn’t realize that the beer bash extreme main singer, Dewey, AND Kyle were the same person too 😭😭😭

enid hoopes gives off the STRONGEST chaotic lesbian energy and we should all stan her for it

i wish all musicals were on youtube 😂

I showed this to my parents over the pandemic, and they still talk about it to this day. They were like “You know, we just wanted to do it because you seemed to like it. Genuinely though…that was one of the most energetic, fun, and entertaining shows we’ve ever seen.” They’re still just amazed by it, and Laura Bell Bundy!

I loved that elle literally changed everyone she came into contact with her and gave them so much joy. Even the school selection committee ended bussin it down 😂

Vivian wearing a pink shirt when she starts supporting Elle is peak solidarity!!!!!

this goes on my list of "best things to play in the background while doing homework but then getting distracted by it" along with all starkid musicals

My absolute favorite little detail from this musical is the contrast between elle singing "no I love you guys" in response to the delta nu sisters compared to the end where elle AND emmet respond "no WE love you guys". Adorable detail

Honestly I will never stop geeking out about all the set design in the first scene especially just. the way it sets up Elle's world so completely as this pink girly fantasyland - and that's not derogatory! You can see exactly WHY she loves being the way she is, everything is so fun and playful and the whole setup makes you wish you were part of it too. The firepole gimmick with the change in 'clothes' (actresses) is straight out of a Polly Pocket playset commercial, the Delta Nu house itself is so concrete and tactile-looking in a way that makes you want to climb around on all the levels, the quick-change again evokes so many 90s/2000s-era dress-up dolls, and when Elle enters, it can't be a coincidence that the way the changing room's designed makes her look like a barbie in a box. I just love the overall message of like, Elle is living so many little girls' dreams, the way her environment is established, and I don't know if it's intentional or not, but that honestly feels like another important part of the overall challenge to the idea that femininity should be derided. It's like all the set elements band together and stare your inner little girly girl in the eyes, if you have one, and say: 'Remember this? Remember the sheer unbridled glee playing in worlds like this brought you? How can you possibly look down on anyone who still loves to be that way?'

when vivienne is your dream role then she hits you with that high note in legally blonde remix

Can we talk about how energizing the audience are!!!!! Every theater actors dream is an engaging respectful audience

emmets line of “i havent slept since 1992” gets funnier the FARTHER we get from 1992

I love how in the musical emmet is like a real character and not just “Elle’s boyfriend/husband”

Did anyone notice this? So when Emmett said "Why are you always right?" "Only when I'm with you" But when she's around Warner her "IQ drops to 40". It's a perfect description since it was Emmett that helped her get 'serious' and helped her realize that she's so much better. Meanwhile Warner just left her to look for a shortcut while also constantly belittling her and underestimating her abilities. It shows that Warner (that asshole) doesn't really deserve Elle right at the beginning.

ok but Elle did this all in heels, mad props to her

41:36 the fact that LBB is actually crying from Orfeh's performance is just SO on brand for this entire show. Love this so much!

We all need to talk about how most of the girls/delta nus that appeared in the play are jumping, running OR DANCING with high heels

not to be hetero or anything but the way that emmett pulls elle in for the kiss at the end while saying 'oh my god' has made me feel some feelings that i shouldnt be feeling

Can we talk about the set design? Portable, highly suggestive but still requiring just the right amount of audience imagination. Perfect looks for a high school, community, or regional theater to recreate or build upon. People really sleep on EVERY aspect of this musical. It's one of the more successful adaptations. It doesn't feel like I'm watching the movie, more like an alternative universe version of the original. I could watch either in a pinch and be more than satisfied.

I've watched this countless times and I still laugh with Warner when he says "Emmet nailed the pools boy".

Can we agree that the musical is more iconic than the movie?? cause it is