LEGALLY BRUNETTE

To Benefit the Garry Marshall Theatre

ADDED SHOW: AUG 5 at 8PM
AUG 6 & 7 at 7PM - SOLD OUT

Written & Performed by Natalie Lander
Directed by Matthew Leavitt
Music Direction by Michael Sobie

OMIGOD you guys! Are you ready for one ‘Elle’ of a good time? Garry Marshall Theatre presents the World Premiere, one-woman musical Legally Brunette: The Search for Myself. Starring Natalie Lander, the musical event is based on her ACTUAL journal entries from her experience on the popular MTV reality show Legally Blonde: The Musical – The Search For Elle Woods. Lander (daughter of David L. Lander, ‘Squiggy’ from Laverne & Shirley) whisks us back to 2008, and pulls back the pink curtain of the popular competition reality. Fans of the Broadway musical, the MTV reality show, and those who purely love showbiz scoop are in for a treat! So ‘bend and snap’ to it and get your tickets today! This live engagement benefits the nonprofit Garry Marshall Theatre.

Friday, Aug 5 - $65

NATALIE LANDER - (Writer/Performed by) In addition to her stint on reality TV, Natalie Lander is known for her TV and voiceover work on The Middle (ABC), Lopez (TV Land), Major Crimes (TNT), 13 Reasons Why (Netflix), and Goldie & Bear (Disney). Natalie is the daughter of the late actor, David L. Lander, who most notably played Squiggy on Laverne & Shirley. 

MATTHEW LEAVITT - (Director) Is co-artistic director of The 6th Act and award winning director, playwright and librettist. Writing credits include The $5 Shakespeare Company (LA Times Critics Choice), The Boomerang Effect (Published by Concord Theatricals), and two librettos for LA Opera, Orpheus and The Wreck of the Miranda. Directing credits include Hamlet (The 6th Act), The Scorpion and the Frog (The 6th Act), Goes the Weasel (Ammunition Theatre).

MICHAEL SOBIE - (Musical Director) Has toured the US and the world as a pianist and conductor for the Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience, Wicked, and Alter Boys. He’s also worked extensively on TV and films such as A Wrinkle in Time (Disney), Marriage Story (Netflix), Grace & Frankie (Netflix), and Why Women Kill (CBS).