Elle Woods: Song Analysis

Although this part is repetitive, it shows the audience how Elle is just getting started in showing everyone what she's capable of at Harvard Law. I can't even count how many times I have sung this song just to feel the uplifting message of persevering and succeeding. Going into intermission, I would aim to have whoever is playing Elle to deliver this song with as much energy and vocal strength as possible to portray this. I have watched many videos and Broadway versions of this song and have felt the difference between an energetic portrayal and non-energetic portrayal. Vocal flexibility and stage presence is crucial in making this song triumphant, especially while holding the closing note. While casting the Legally Blonde star Elle Woods, I would look for a young woman who has blonde hair or is willing to wear a wig. This woman would have to be of college age, attractive, and able to pull off the more serious, lawyerly side of Elle. I'm personally a fan of Laura Bell Bundy's portrayal of the character, so the closer I can find an actress to her qualities, the better. I especially like Bundy's soprano voice, which contains a warm, feminine tone. The actress who plays Elle would also have to be willing to work with a dog. For Emmett
Paulette's Bostonian accent is a must, whether natural or artificial, and so is her powerful personality. The actress that plays her has to have charm and be able to portray Paulette's need for true love after having gone through many failed relationships. Other than these traits, I would cast this character pretty broadly. The only physical traits that matter to me for Paulette is kempt hair, since she is a hairdresser. In the videos of the musical I have seen, Paulette has a unique sense of style, so I would want to find someone who could also portray this quirky side of