One of the reasons I went out of town last month, and the main reason I picked that date, is because it was the final performance of Lynne’s granddaughter Lila playing the role of Elle Woods in Legally Blonde: The Musical JR. Lila and the entire cast were so good, and of course, if you’ve ever seen the movie Legally Blonde, you know how fun the story is.
First time as part of an indoor audience for me (I was vaccinated, boostered, and masked, and I made sure I was Covid-negative before I left Houston) since I saw Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker with Tom and Lynne maybe in February of 2020. Then the world went mad. Being there was a bit of a challenge, but thanks to Lynne and family, as well as Tom and Debby on the phone, I made it and was able to lose myself in the play that night.
I know what you really want me to tell you. Was the chihuahua Bruiser Woods in the show? Yes. A shelter dog played the part of Bruiser and became available for adoption after her big acting debut. In addition, “Rufus,” portrayed by the dog of someone connected to the play, was also there.
SPOILER ALERT! All turns out well for Rufus and and Paulette thanks to Elle’s quick legal analysis.
What a fun production with a talented cast. I’m so glad I got to see it. I hope Lila has many more theatrical opportunities like this.
TBH, I always had a sense there might be pink fashion in Lila’s future. Oh my God! Oh my God!*
Lila at around eight months.
*That’s a lyric from the musical’s first song.
Well there was a line in there that made me cry.
We are all very thankful you chose us to be your first outing. Lila was very touched and knows what it meant. Hopefully she will have many more plays for you to see.