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      I Object!     Welcome back to another musical review! This week I'll be covering the Legally Blonde musical, which is based off of the movie of the same name. This show follows the story of Elle Woods as she chases her ex-boyfriend off to Harvard Law School in an attempt to win him back.      If you've seen (and enjoyed) the original film, I guarantee that you will enjoy the musical version. The plot remains iconic, but the added energy from live performing is unmatched. This review is based off of the MTV pro-shoot featuring many actors from the OBC. Without further ado, let's get right into Legally Blonde: The Musical!  Legally Blonde: The Musical Legally Blonde: The Musical History      Legally Blonde was a film created in 2001 starring Reese Witherspoon as Elle Woods. It was first adapted as a stage version and made its Broadway debut in April 2007. In September that same year, a pro-shoot was filmed, and it...

      And All That Jazz!     Hi again! Welcome back to another review. This week I'll be covering the musical Chicago! This will be a review of the film version, not a stage performance.      I'm going to be honest, I'm going into this review with pretty much no prior knowledge. I know two songs and the vague idea of the show, but other than that, I'm diving in blind! I know on some of my posts it may seem a little biased for some shows that I already know and love, but for this show, you're getting my full, candid thoughts for certain. Without further ado, let's pounce right in! Movie poster Catherine Zeta-Jones, Chicago  Renée Zellweger, Chicago History     Chicago began as a play in 1962, written by Maurine Dallas Watkins, based off of two actual court cases. Watkins wrote the play as a class assignment! From there, Chicago evolved into a musical and debuted on Broadway in 1975. It made its first West End appearance in 1979. A Br...

            WHAT TEAM? WILDCATS     Hey cats! This week will be the final post about the High School Musical series. The final movie is called High School Musical 3: Senior Year (HSM3). This movie follows the students through the second semester of their senior year, as stress about college, relationships, and an impending musical creates chaos.      If you missed my other posts about HSM, check those out first! This movie is a continuation of those events. It would help with your understanding of this movie if you're familiar with the previous films.      I hope you enjoyed my mini-series! I thought it would be an interesting concept, and I had so much fun! It almost felt like watching a TV series or something, where you have to wait a week for the next update. Seems ironic, considering there is a High School Musical: The Musical: The Series television show (That's a mouthful!). Anyway, let's get right into our ...

           We Can Work This Out!     Welcome back! This week I'll be moving on to the second movie in my mini-series, High School Musical 2! If you missed the blog post about High School Musical 1, I recommend checking that one out first, as this movie is a continuation with the same characters.     Although the characters are the same, the plot moves in a different direction for High School Musical 2 (HSM2)! This movie takes us to summer vacation, where the students' "perfect summer" is bombarded with lots of different obstacles. It's a great addition to the first movie. Don't just take my word for it, though! Start reading to learn more! Disney + High School Musical 2 History      HSM2 was released in 2007, following the success of HSM.   Who's in the Cast?      Zac Efron starred as Troy Bolton, a popular student and captain of the basketball team. Vanessa Hudgens starred opposite of Efron as Gab...

          We're All in This Together!     Hellooooo everybody! Welcome back! I'm super exited for what I've got planned for the next few weeks. I decided to do a mini-series focusing on the High School Musical franchise! So for the next few weeks, I'll be reviewing High School Musical, High School Musical 2, and High School Musical 3. I thought it would be fun to do a series of related shows, and I pounced on the High School Musical franchise immediately.      With that said, I'm thrilled to start with High School Musical (HSM), which, in modern pop culture, is regarded as legendary . HSM tells a story about various cliques in high school, a drama program, and a relationship between lovers and friends. Let's get right into the review! Disney+ High School Musical History      HSM began as a movie-musical, although some stage adaptations have since been performed by high schools across the US. There is yet to be a Broadway a...

      Strike! Strike! Strike!     Hello! This week I'll be talking about the musical Newsies. I'm really excited for this one. I remember Grace telling me she's seen the original movie, but hasn't yet seen the musical, so we sat down together and watched it. This review will be about the musical.      Newsies is inspired by the Newsboys Strike of 1899. Most of the characters are fictional but the event is definitely real. Leave a comment below if you've seen the musical or the movie! I'm curious for your own thoughts. Now, lets get right into the review! Watching Newsies! On Broadway History      Newsies debuted as a musical in 2011 at the Paper Mill Playhouse. It is based on a movie of the same name, produced in 1992. The storyline was inspired by the real Newsboys Strike of 1899 in New York City. The musical transferred to Broadway in early 2012, where it played until August in 2014. A US National tour was launched two months late...

        Yer a Wizard, Harry!     Hello you crazy cats! Welcome back to another review. This week we're doing something a little different than regular. I'll be discussing A Very Potter Musical: The Fan Made Musical, a musical based on various plots from the Harry Potter book series by J.K. Rowling. This musical has never made a Broadway appearance. It was actually created by a group at the University of Michigan (more on that in the History section!).      I'm so so so so so excited for this review. If you're a fan of Harry Potter, you're sure to love this musical. If not, prepare yourself, because there's a lot going on in this show that might be a bit confusing. I encourage you to sit back, relax, and jump right in to this review with me! StarKid Productions A Very Potter Musical History     A Very Potter Musical was performed on April 9-11, 2009 at the University of Michigan. The book was written by Matt Lang, Nick Lang, and Bria...