CHS presents: Legally Blonde the Musical

What do you do when your boyfriend dumps you and breaks your heart? Follow him to Harvard Law School.

In the award-winning romantic comedy, which is based on the MGM film, Legally Blonde the Musical, Elle Woods (Brenna Baker) follows her ex-boyfriend Warner (Jake Hitz) to Harvard Law School with the hopes of winning him back.

At Harvard, Elle feels overwhelmed and unprepared as Jake finds new love with Vivian (Maddie Travis), who is a serious law student. Determined to get Jake back, Elle works toward her law degree, as well, to prove to Jake that she is good enough.

Baker said her character Elle is heartbroken and a bit distracted at first. But, with the help of her friends and classmates, she becomes empowered and learns what real beauty is all about.

The musical features 15 songs and choreographed dances.

“My favorite scene is ... ‘What You Want,’” Baker said. “It’s the whole choir, which, I really like.”

Baker said she loves the scene because it’s chaotic as Elle is trying to get into Harvard.

“It’s a longer song. Elle starts at the house, gets approval from her dad and makes her way to the admissions of Harvard,” Baker said. “The breakthrough moment when the admissions says ‘welcome to Harvard’ is a big moment. Everyone goes crazy. It’s just a fun scene.”

The cast includes Baker, Travis, Hitz, Tyler Peters, Sydney Fry, McClain Haines, Maya Struhar, Livi Hartman, Lidiya Gortman, David Qualseth, Micah McCutchan, Emma Saylor and musical accompaniment by Creston High School Choir.

Tickets for Legally Blonde the Musical at CHS are $5 at the door or $7 for reserved seating. Seats may be reserved by calling Claudia Peppers at (641) 782-2116.