STAGE TUBE: LEGALLY BLONDE Manila Cast On ASAP XV

ASAP XV host Nikki Gil, who is set to debut as Elle Woods in her first major theatre production, led the Manila cast of Broadway and West End smash musical "Legally Blonde" by performing "So Much Better" on the musical variety show, Sunday, June 20, 2010.  

Laurence O' Keefe and Heather Hach's Tony-nominated musical comedy, based on the 2001 Hollywood flick starring Reese Witherspoon,  premieres in Manila on Friday, June 25, 2010. 

Atlantis Productions Inc.'s staging of "Legally Blonde" takes pride in its star-studded cast highlighting the Philippines' more popular names in television, recording and musical theatre:  Nikki Gil (Elle Woods), Nyoy Volante (Emmett Forrest), Guji Lorenzana (Warner Huntington III), Cris Villonco (Vivienne Kensington), Jinky Llamanzares (Paulette Bonafonte), Jett Pangan (Professor Callahan), Calvin Millado (Dewey/Kyle), Joel Trinidad (Elle's dad), Felix Rivera (Grandmaster Chad), Anthony Tarrosa Ong, Jenny Jamora, Yannah Laurel, Emerita Alcid Trinidad (Serena), and Geneva Cruz (Brooke Wyndham).   

"Legally Blonde" Manila features stage direction by Chari Arespacochaga, choreography by Cecille Martinez, set design by Mio Infante, lighting design by Jonsy Reyes, musical direction by Beth Martin, and costumes by SM Department Stores.

The show is a limited engagement and will only run through Sunday, July 18, 2010.