'Legally Blonde -- The Musical' will bring back Elle's song and dance

A producer said the story has all the makings for a great musical.
ZAP2IT.COM
Elle Woods will once again present her case -- through song.
The popular MGM comedy "Legally Blonde," which follows the adventures of the law student with a penchant for pink, will be reincarnated as a musical.
"'Legally Blonde' has the makings of a great musical: a fun plot, strong characters and a truth that everyone can relate to," says stage show producer Hal Luftig. "We're confident our incredibly talented creative team will infuse the story with terrific music, a smart and sassy book and inspired direction and choreography."
Based on the novel by Amanda Brown, "Legally Blonde" centers on Elle Woods, who is dumped by her boyfriend to attend Harvard Law School with a preppie girl who matches his more serious lifestyle. Determined to win him back, Elle also gains entrance to the prestigious school and finds that her talents extend to more than just fashion coordination. Reese Witherspoon starred as the plucky heroine in the 2001 film.
Acclaimed stage and screen choreographer Jerry Mitchell, who received a 2004 Tony Award nomination for his choreography of "Never Gonna Dance," will direct and choreograph "Legally Blonde -- The Musical." Heather Hach ("Freaky Friday") will write the musical's book, along with music and lyrics by Larry O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin.
The Witherspoon-starring "Legally Blonde" earned approximately $95 million at the box office, and its sequel, "Legally Blonde 2: Red, White and Blonde" earned $89.8 million domestically.