'Legally Blonde' will close on Broadway

News from New York this morning as Legally Blonde announced yesterday that it will play its final performance at the Palace Theatre on October 19th.

In a statement made yesterday - lead producer Hal Luftig said:

"Producing Legally Blonde has been one of the highlights of my career. Much like Elle Woods, the entire company, creative team and crew has worked with heart, wit, enthusiasm, integrity and style throughout the entire, thrilling run. I can't wait for the rest of the country to be able to experience the show live."

The production will have played 595 regular performances and 30 previews since it opened on April 29, 2007.

Legally Blonde has music and lyrics by both Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin and a book by Heather Hach. James Sampliner serves as music director. Orchestrations are by Christopher Jahnke.

Legally Blonde earned seven Tony nominations, including Best Book, Best Original Score, Best Choreography and Best Actress (for original star Laura Bell Bundy).

A national tour of the musical, starring Becky Gulsvig, launched in Providence, RI, Sept. 21 and is currently booking dates through September of 2009.