We all know the iconic story: Elle Woods, a popular sorority head, goes to Harvard Law School following who she thinks is the love of her life, but ends up finding out much more about herself. Now, West End and Broadway smash-hit musical comedy Legally Blonde The Musical is heading to the Manchester Opera House in November 2026 as part of a UK and Ireland tour.
Based on the novel Legally Blonde by Amanda Browning and the iconic 2001 film of the same name starring Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Coolidge, the multi-award winning Legally Blonde The Musical features a book by Heather Hach and original music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin.
This ultimate feel-good rom-com, based on the award-winning film, follows Elle Woods on her transformation from ‘It Girl’ fashionista to legal ace at Harvard Law School, all in the name of love. Elle must prove she is more than blonde ambition, swap the changing rooms for the courtroom and learn that ‘being true to yourself never goes out of style.’
YouTube trailer via West End Theatre
Legally Blonde The Musical will be directed by Nikolai Foster (Kinky Boots, The Wizard of Oz, A Chorus Line) and comes hot off the heels of the sell-out tour of Kinky Boots, also directed by Foster and co-produced by Curve and ROYO.
Nikolai Foster said: “Legally Blonde is firmly established in the musical theatre repertoire as a contemporary classic and it’s a pleasure to be reunited with “Little Miss Woods – comma – Elle” in the 2020s. Laurence O’Keefe, Nell Benjamin and Heather Hach’s electrifying musical about empowerment, equality and the folly of judging a book by its cover remains pitch perfect and as relevant as ever.
“We have assembled a “mad props” creative team and together we are looking forward to creating a fresh, fun and sunny SoCal production of this great musical. And following the incredible success of Kinky Boots, it’s a thrill to collaborate again with our friends at ROYO. We can’t wait to share the show with audiences across the UK and Europe after Elle takes over Curve early 2026.
“Whoever said orange is the new pink was seriously disturbed“.
Casting and further creatives are yet to be announced.
Tickets for Legally Blonde The Musical in Manchester go on general sale on Wednesday 21st May at 10am here.