Comments on: Reston Community Players Legally Blonde, The Musical

By: Ken Kienas

Ken Kienas — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:44:57 +0000

I totally disagree with this review. I was obviously written by a reviewer who hates the show; therefore, whatever happens on stage would never please her. It is well acted from top to bottom. Maureen Rohn, as Elle Woods, was wonderful and her strong singing voice was a joy to the ear. The sets added to mood of the show. Their movement during scene changes kept the show moving and added to the pace of the production. The reviewer’s main objection seems to be that the show does promote “women’s rights.” Perhaps the reviewer missed the part of the plot where Elle Woods changes from a airhead intent on marriage to a self-assured intelligent woman? I don’t think theater needs to make a statement or be politically correct to be quality show. “Legally Blond” is entertainment and RCP should be praised for its production.

By: Greg Berman

Greg Berman — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 13:33:19 +0000

Criticizing the plot of a well-established Broadway musical (based on an even more well-known movie) in a community theater review seems a bit silly. Sure, maybe spend a sentence or two tossing off how this show certainly can’t be considered Chekhov or Ionesco, but going for more than 2 paragraphs about this show sets back women’s rights to just after the Eisenhower administration is excessive, misdirected and unfair. If applied universally, such an approach would almost require a critical review of a production of “Othello” for negatively portraying Northwest Africans because the main character can’t control his jealousy. If you see “Legally Blonde – The Musical” you know what you’re going to get — a show that’s not too deep, but light, fun and entertaining.