Sparkling ‘Legally Blonde’ musical opens July 25 at Summer Place Theater
Summer Place Theatre is set to captivate audiences in a fabulous, pink-strewn extravaganza with its production of “Legally Blonde: The Musical” opening Friday, July 25.
Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, July 25 through Aug. 3, at the Naperville Central High School auditorium, 440 Aurora Ave. in Naperville. The evening show on Aug. 2 is American Sign Language interpreted.
A brilliant reimagining of the beloved film, “Legally Blonde: The Musical” follows the effervescent Elle Woods, a sorority sweetheart who refuses to let anyone — and certainly not a boyfriend — define her worth. Determined to win him back, she enrolls at Harvard Law School, defying expectations and wowing the courtroom with charm, heart, and a whole lot of pink.
Gillian O’Donnell portrays Elle Woods with Austin Hendricks as her friend and fellow Harvard Law classmate Emmett Forrest, Nina Iraci-McMahon as her friend and salon owner Paulette Bonafonte, Brian A. Cummins as her ex-boyfriend and Harvard Law classmate Warner Huntington III, and Kevin Reutter as the ruthless Professor Callahan.
Other cast members are: Jerenae Raeford as Vivienne Kensington, Peyton Fenner as Brooke Wyndham, Samantha B. Doyle as Serena, Olivia Konstantelos as Margot, Rheya Lewis as Pilar, Katie Rose Ford as Enid Hoops, Joseph M. Fatigante as Kyle.
The ensemble includes: Julie Abud, Zachary C. Bulatek, Abriella Caravette, Noah Carlson, Ryan Castiglia, Ethan Chan, Claire Correll, Addison Crum, Jill Danklefsen, Maria Fasano, Onora Kirpanos, Samantha Raucci and Mary Schwark.
The show is directed by Taylor Weisz, produced and associate directed by Mike Frale, with music direction by Sean McIntire and choreography by Maddie Shelton. Key production roles include Adam Milne (production manager), Lilly West (stage manager), and a talented design team led by Barry Norton (scenic), Alyson Meyers (costume), and Jeremy Lyon (sound) Han Murphy (lighting).
The production takes place at Naperville Central High School Auditorium, an 890-seat facility fully wheelchair and walker accessible, with free parking available. The theater lobby opens one hour before each performance, with seating beginning 30 minutes prior.
Tickets are $25 or $20 for students and seniors. To purchase tickets visit summerplacetheatre.org or click “Tickets” on their homepage
This show is a perfect summer treat — lively, full-hearted, and utterly fun. Whether you’re a theater regular or simply looking for an uplifting outing, “Legally Blonde” offers soaring vocals, memorable choreography, and a heartening message: never underestimate the power of believing in yourself.
For questions, contact info@summerplacetheatre.org or (630) 555‑1234. Founded in Naperville and run by dedicated volunteers, Summer Place Theatre delivers professional-style theater at community-friendly prices. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, they rely on ticket sales, donations, and local support to bring these productions to life each summer.