Day 143-4/11/10

Show: Legally Blonde
Date: 12/15/07
Cast:
Type: Audio

Great fun as usual! I love this show and get into it always!

Day 139-4/7/10

Legally Blonde Search for the Next Elle Woods. Episode 2

So I don’t think this was quite as interesting as the last one, because there’s something a tad more interesting about watching singing and dancing. But first thing is that I don’t know how I feel about them telling Bailey to speak without an accent, just because that’s very hard and maybe that’s why it doesn’t always sound completely natural when I listen to her. I found it a little irritating that they had Nikki Snelson mess up, because come on, nobody would know what to do on their first performance. They might know what to do after a while when they’ve gotten used to each other and gotten a chemistry and comfort. I didn’t like who they sent home, but I won’t spoil it.

Day 138-4/6/10

Legally Blonde Search For The Next Elle Woods. Episode 1

First off, this show makes me want to play Elle Woods. Also, watching these girls dance and learn the moves seriously made me miss dancing. I signed up for my dance class to do what they do and that’s not what I’m getting. Onto the people. First, I hate Haylie Duff. Someone introduces her by saying she’s a talented actress, singer, and dancer. Really, she’s none of those. Also, everything that Seth says in his deconstructions get stuck in your head. I haven’t decided about all of the girls yet, because I mostly paid attention to the ones who I thought had a chance making it to the next episode. Rhiannon is really cute, but her singing just sounds to childish. Bailey looks and sounds like Carrie Underwood so I feel like I should like her because she’s a country sister. I loved Cassie O’s singing. And Autumn was also someone who I thought was really good.

Day 114-3/13/10

Show: Legally Blonde
Date: 1/10/09
Cast: Lauren Ashley Zakrin (*u/s Elle Woods), D.B. Bonds (Emmett Forrest), Jeff McLean (Warner Huntington III), Leslie McDonel (*u/s Vivienne Kenzington), Mamie Parris (*u/s Paulette Bonafonte & Courtney/Mom/Whitney)), Coleen Sexton (Brooke Wyndom), Ken Land (Professor Callahan), Alex Ellis (*t/r Margot), Sara Andreas (*u/s Serena), Crystal Joy (Pilar), Tiffany Engen (*t/r Kate/Chutney), Gretchen Burghart (Enid), Tally Sessions (Aaron), Adam Zelasko (Nikos/Padamadan), Ven Daniel (Chad/Dewey/Kyle), Paul Jackel (Dad/Winthrop/Reporter), Nick Dalton (Phorzheimer), Joshua James Campbell (Lowell), Josh Walden (Carols), Brian Patrick Murphy (Ensemble), Jay Garcia (*u/s DA Jack Riley/Mystery Male Delta Nu), Sarah Marie Jenkins (*u/s Leliani/Stenographer/Ensemble), Amber Efe' (Store Manager/Judge)
Type: Audio

So many understudies! Lauren, I wasn't crazy about. Her voice was lacking a little bit. Not crazy about the Emmett. I didn't think I'd miss Christian, but I did. The Vivienne also wasn't good enough. She failed to do snotty. I liked Mamie pretty much, but I had been kind of looking forward to hearing Natalie.

Day 69-1/27/10

THIS IS THE DAY WHERE I SHARE MY SPECIAL PLAYLIST!

But this is kind of a review as well.

Code of why it's on my list:
M : mood
V : voice
L : lyrics
R : Just 'cause/other reason

Brand New You - 13 OBCR

M

This is the song that we did in our dance class. So it makes me kind of want to dance and die. At the same time.

13/Becoming a Man - 13 OBCR

M/R

There's some parts in this that are fun and danceable and then there's more parts that annoy me.

What it Means to Be a Friend - 13 OBCR

M/R/V

This song really should be for when I need to "be sick" before gym class. But it also puts me in a hateful mood that really works for tests.

Lamest Place in the World - 13 OBCR

M/R/V/L

Same as the above song. Although the lyrics kind of make me compare it to my town.

If You Were Gay - Avenue Q

M

This is fun to listen to and makes me all happy.

Purpose - Avenue Q

M

Fun to listen to and it's kind of got a nice dancey beat

There's a Fine Fine Line - Avenue Q

V

I like having a few songs that are powerful like this.

Everyone's A Little Bit Racist - Avenue Q

M

So much fun to listen to.

Mix Tape - Avenue Q OBCR

M

Fun and cute to listen.

The Internet is for Porn - Avenue Q

M

A ton of fun to listen.

Come True - Avenue Q

M/V

Just awesome.

For Now - Avenue Q

M

Very fun and witty

You and I - Bare

M/V

Do I really have to explain? This puts me in a great mood.

Are You There - Bare

V

So wonderful to listen to

Bare - Bare

V

It's addictive.

Role of a Lifetime - Bare

V/L

Well, obviously, I totally love his voice. And "Confusion is a crime..." has helped since my Geometry final

One Boy - Bye Bye Birdie, 12/9/09

V

I think Danny's voice is so cute, this makes me really happy

Telephone Hour - Bye Bye Birdie, 12/9/09

M

Makes me want to dance around.

Cell Block Tango - Chicago Revival

M

I don't listen to it that often, but it puts me in a dancing/confident mood

All That Jazz - Chicago Original Cast

M

Puts me in a dancing/singing happy mood

Don't Stop Believing - Glee

M

Not the best song, but it makes me want to sing and groove out

It's My Life/Confessions - Glee

M

It's got the most wonderful, most infectious beat. It's perfect.

Keep Holding On - Glee

M

This song kind of just makes me hopeful

Imagine - Glee

M/R

It gets me kind of emotional and it's more relaxing than some of the others.

Luck Be A Lady - Guys and Dolls Revival

M/V/R/L

Very exciting, danceable song. Put's me in a good mood. Also there is a good deal of probability (dice rolling) on my midterm

Manchester, England - Hair

M/V

Love Gavin's voice and puts me in the best mood.

Donna - Hair

M/V
Such a danceable song and I love Will

Aquarius - Hair

M/V
Not as exciting as some of the other Hair songs but this makes me want to dance a lot as well

Hair - Hair

M/V
Possibly the most pumped up, fun, danceable song I have that I listen to

Walking in Space - Hair

M/V
A slightly slower song, but this one is really fun to choreograph and dance out

I Got Life - Hair

M/V
If you don't listen to this song and want to jump up and down with everyone then...you're certainly not me

Three Five Zero Zero - Hair

M/V
This one makes me want to dance in every way shape and form.

Ain't Got No Grass - Hair

M/L
Gets my blood pumping and my mind working with all those fast words.

Air - Hair

V/R
Kacie's voice puts me in a perfect mood. Not too wired, not too relaxed

Black Boys - Hair

M/V/R
Fun, upbeat, and girl power is always great!

Flesh Failures/Let the Sun Shine In - Hair

V/M
Not the happiest of songs, but great energy.

Ohmigod You Guys - Legally Blonde

L/V/M/R
Happy, upbeat, fun, and every time I answer a question I think "Mad PROPS!"

What You Want - Legally Blonde

L/M
Also happy and upbeat. And also what I want is right in front of me, on my test.

Positive - Legally Blonde

L/M
Upbeat! And I need to keep it positive for my test

Sherry - Jersey Boys
Don't Stop Believing - Rock of Ages
Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Rock of Ages
Here I Go Again - Rock of Ages
I Just Can't Wait to be King - Lion King
Phantom of the Opera - Phantom of the Opera
Jet Song - West Side Story
America - West Side Story
Womanizer - Britney Spears
Circus - Britney Spears
If U Seek Amy - Britney Spears
Shine Like the Sun - 9 to 5
Get Out and Stay Out - 9 to 5
Poker Face - Lady Gaga
Just Dance - Lady Gaga

Needing to be added:
Bad Romance - Lady Gaga
I Got a Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
Nothing Suits Me Like A Suite - HIMYM

Day 38-12/27/09

Show: Legally Blonde
Date: 7/23/08
Cast: Bailey Hanks as Elle. Pretty much regular for every one else.
Type: Audio

I like this show, ignoring the impracticalities. Bailey was not as bad as I'd heard, but I thought she was better speaking than singing. Her speaking voice reminded me a lot of Reese. And her singing made me think of that kind of girl who's not a bad singer (but you wouldn't say a great singer) and sings all the time, yeah she's popular too--You especially get that vibe when she riffs. She did flub one line pretty early on.
I don't mind Orfeh's Paulette, but I do think she's not the best singer. I kind of think of her Paulette like Phoebe from Friends.
I'm really starting to get into Christian's Emmett, it's all sweet and cute and shit.
Okay, night night.

Day 22-12/11/09

Show: Legally Blonde
Date: 9/6/07
Cast: Annaleigh Ashford as Elle.
Type: Audio

This will be brief: Annaleigh is sooooo good! What a beautiful voice, and her speaking quite reminded me of Reese. I loved it, she was awesome. Hearing her here, I can here a trace of Glinda-ness.

Day 10-11/29/09

Show: Legally Blonde
Date: 2/24/07 (I think, by deductive reasoning)
Type: Video
Cast: Laura Bell Bundy, Richard Blake, Christian Borle, Orfeh, Kate Shindle, Annaleigh Ashford, Nikki Snelson

I think this show is/was really cute. I like the way it spun the movie a little for the music, and I think the songs were created so well to work. I think Laura Bell Bundy is real cute and definitely adds a lot of perk and spunk to the character, although I did like how in the movie despite being blonde Reese could make Elle actually take herself seriously. I think Richard Blake almost looks exactly how Warner did in the movie, and pretty good voice. Christian Borle is also really good, I like how he looks a little nerdier than Luke Wilson. Orfeh has a good voice, but I'm not in love with her Paulette. Definitely like Vivienne. I thought she looked a little prettier than in the movie, and it's definitely wonderful. The entire sorority was really cute and great.
I think this was Pre-Broadway, because Positive isn't included. I'm not even sure what that song is that they're singing, but my god, Positive is so much better. I also thought some of the songs seemed to be lacking energy, this could be because I'm watching at midnight but also it could be because it is lacking energy. So Much Better was awesome, like so cute! Whipped Into Shape was nice, but I liked the Ali Larter Brooke so much more, because she kind of had a little bit of a fear factor. Take It Like A Man is cute and funny, and she has really nice voice. The "I see dead people" before the Bend and Snap was hillllarrriiooous. the Bend and Snap was a hilarious scene in the movie and it translated soo well, so funny! I didn't like Legally Blonde, because I think it's so stupid that they made a song from the title and it's too ballady. But I did really love the Legally Blonde Remix and Ireland Reprise. Hate that they went back to the "scene of the crime" because that would just NEVER happen.
The ending was great, though.

I liked it and it'll be interesting to watch or listen again with understudies and such!