6 The New Trier News The 385 Friday, March 11, 2016 There’s nothing dumb about the “Legally Blonde” musical semble of women and police officers with Warner. The musical stuck from the prison jump rope and sing It was well utilized throughout to the movie’s roots, simultaneously—it was very impres- the show, creating strong stage pic- sive. tures and allowing the majority of the with the addition of And who could forget about shifts to occur while the show was “Bend and Snap”? The iconic move progressing, instead of blackouts, catchy songs from the movie has an entire song where the audience pretends they by Elizabeth Byrne dedicated to it in the musical, where can’t see the students on stage chang- Elle’s three best friends from the ing the set. It made the show move New Trier’s production of “Le- greek chorus, Serena (Emma Alter quicker, contributing to the run time gally Blonde” on March 3-6 didn’t and Jennesse Pono), Margo (Lily Pie- of just over two hours. fail to transport the audience into the kos and Emma Fitzgerald) and Pilar Beneath all the cotton candy fantastical world of Elle Woods, a so- (Donna Kang and Adrianna Lauber), pink and fun upbeat songs, there is rority girl turned successful lawyer, get to show off their moves. an important message for all: you complete with perfect hair and all- The song is empowering to all can do almost anything you set your pink dorm room and wardrobe. women, which is the goal, and made mind to. Elle’s transformation from For all of those who are big fans me want to stand up and join the a bronzed and blonde sorority girl to of the 2001 movie with the same dance onstage. a powerhouse in the courtroom is a Katherine Melulis as Elle Woods performs the song “What You Want” | Stuart-Rodgers name, the musical did not disappoint. Overall, the variety of music great example of defying stereotypes The same characters made appear- the stand. She makes it seem like a rock of “Omigod You Guys,” from allowed everyone in the audience to and what a determined woman can do ances, including kooky Paulette, victory for the entire audience. the girls of Delta Nu, to a classic enjoy at least one song, but the show if she sets her mind to it. exercise queen Brooke Windham, The leading lady, Elle Woods, show-tuney “Blood in the Water,” was ultimately dominated by pop- I saw the show three times this creepy Professor Callahan and the was played by senior Sacha Appel sung by Professor Callahan. There’s rock themes that originate from the past weekend, twice with friends and lovable teacher’s aid, Emmett For- and junior Katherine Melulis, who also a sprinkling of slower, heartfelt first and most catchy song “Omigod once with the girls I babysit for. Each rest. both stayed true to Elle’s bubbly and songs such as “Legally Blonde” in act You Guys.” night I found something new to ap- The story is more or less the sugary-sweet personality. two, when Elle decides she’s giving The most outstanding part of preciate in the show, from the intri- same. A naive Elle Woods follows As Elle, Appel and Melulis were up her law career and going home. the set was a contraption called a re- cate set and well-executed lighting to her ex-boyfriend, Warner Huntington in almost every scene of the musical. For anyone who says that actors volve. The revolve was center stage the upbeat tunes from the orchestra III, to Harvard in an attempt to win The only time they were ever off- onstage don’t break a sweat as much and was the source of many of the and high energy from the cast. him back and show him that she’s se- stage was for their impressively rapid as athletes in the field, there is the scene changes during the show. Needless to say, I will be listen- rious about their relationship. quick changes. You could blink and number “Whipped into Shape.” The For example, in the first song, ing to the original cast recording on The peak of Elle’s independence miss one of Elle’s unique all-pink energetic act two opener is staged as “Omigod You Guys,” the revolve acts Spotify for the next week to try and is shown in act two when she cracks outfits. a jump rope workout video by the to shift from the Delta Nu sorority get rid of all the songs playing on re- the murder case she’s working on by The show’s music exhibited a accused murderer, Brooke Windham. house to the shop where Elle is find- peat in my head. outing the pool boy, Nikos, as gay on variety of genres, from sugary pop- In the number, she and an en- ing the perfect dress for her dinner Death Grips grabs onto fame The band spent the next four The punk-esque band months recording their third al- boasts critical acclaim bum, “No Love Deep Web,” which against the wishes of Epic records, by Joe Borushek was released for free on The Deep Web, a place where people go to Death Grips is a Sacramento purchase hit-men and illegal para- based industrial hip-hop/punk-rap phernalia. group that has exploded into the Shortly after the release of this music scene, all while maintaining a album, Epic Records dropped Death mysterious persona. Grips. Zach Hill, MC Ride (birth name The album was met with a lot is Stefan Corbin Burnett), and Andy of attention from different media Morin formed Death Grips in 2010. groups, particularly because of its ABC.com The band has recently announced sexually explicit cover. a new album titled “Bottomless Pit,” Released in 2013 as a free Wife material? Finding love on “The Bachelor” but it is unclear when it will be re- download on the group’s website, leased due to their mysterious nature “Government Plates” was met with traveling, both around the U.S. and Mike Fleiss, appeared on 20/20 and and their unpredictable track record. mostly positive reception. Howev- Drama and exotic abroad. Episodes have been filmed said that the contestants are often Several times throughout their er, some criticized the lack of MC travel destinations throughout the United States, Cana- made into characters that will satis- career they have canceled shows, Ride’s vocals. The album featured da, England, New Zealand, Vietnam, fy his audience. “They need their fair broken up and released albums with- Robert Pattinson from “Twilight” attract viewers to Korea, France, Italy, and more. share of villains every season,” Fleiss out notice. playing guitar in the single, “Birds.” “The dates and trips they go on said. This can be achieved through The band is scheduled to perform In 2015, the group announced reality TV show are so exotic and cool,” junior Rachel selective editing that falsely portrays at Coachella Music Festival later this that they would be going on tour by Emily Roemer Cohen said. “It makes the show more a woman and her true character. year, but judging from their past per- shortly after their double al- interesting that they are constantly After admitting this, Fleiss has formances, it is unclear whether they bum,“The Powers That B,” was Do lights, cameras, and millions traveling to beautiful places and do- been the subject of controversy for will perform or if it is another one of released to generally positive recep- of viewers make for a realistic setting ing extravagant things.” making the show seem less about their stunts. tion. The first disc was scored lower to find true love? Besides the wanderlust-inspir- “true love” and more about what will The group released their first than the second, with Pitchfork stat- The reality television dating ing adventures, many people are attract audiences. album “Exmilitary” in 2011, a com- ing that it was their “least intense show, “The Bachelor,” aims to prove intrigued by the drama stirred up When fan-favorite Ben Higgins bination of dark, hostile lyrics and album.” that one can find love in any environ- among the women. The drama and was sent home by Kaitlyn Bristowe punk-esque instrumentals that made “It’s the gritty flow of MC Ride ment, even on a show. conflict on the show are heightened on “The Bachelorette,” viewers were for a very hard hitting album brought and the heavy hitting instrumentals “The Bachelor” debuted on by the elimination-style format of the heartbroken. Ben left in despair, with- new life to the world of hip-hop. that makes me love Death Grips,” March 25, 2002 on ABC, and is now show. out a rose, but still looking for true The album received praise from junior Trevor Visotsky said. “It’s on its 20th season. It is hosted by Sophomore Meredith Nassar, love and ready to put his heartbreak major music reviewers such as An- nice because they don’t fit the cook- Chris Harrison. The show’s success who has watched the show for three behind him. ABC then chose him as thony Fantano. “This is one of those ie cutter style that rap music has sort has resulted in several spin-offs, in- seasons, said, “It’s so ridiculous that the 20th Bachelor. reviews where I love what I am hear- of evolved into.” cluding “The Bachelorette,” “Bache- you want to see what’s going to hap- Higgins grew up in the small ing, but I am positively, absolutely Death Grips’ raw style is almost lor Pad,” and “Bachelor in Paradise.” pen. It’s not practical at all.” town of Warsaw, Indiana. His parents sure that most of you are going to unprecedented in today’s music in- The series is designed to revolve Many people believe that with so have been happily married for thir- hate this,” Fantano wrote. dustry and the fact that they don’t let around a single eligible bachelor, much drama and emotion, the show ty-four years and Ben is looking for And Fantano wasn’t wrong, anyone dictate what they do is admi- who typically starts with 25 romantic cannot be realistic. “There’s no way an authentic love like that. as most people don’t care for rable for any angsty teenager. people can be acting genuine when Ben’s life as a normal soft- Death Grips at all. Junior Annabel Combine this with their angry interests. By the end of the season, all of America is watching,” sopho- ware salesperson has dramatically Weyhrich said, “It sounds like peo- sound and you’ve got yourself a rec- the bachelor is expected to select a more Peter Lifvendahl said. changed. He is recognized and ap- ple scratching their nails on a chalk- ipe for success. wife from this group of 25. These dramatic scenes with proached by his adoring fans every- board.” Whether you love them or hate During the course of the season, heightened emotions often take place where he goes. Ben appears to have After the commercial success of them, Death Grips are impacting the the bachelor eliminates candidates, on rose ceremony nights, where the it all, except for the true love he is “Exmilitary,” Death Grips signed music industry by changing the way and the final episode sometimes ends with Epic Records and soon after hip hop is made. with a proposal to his final woman. cocktail party can continue until 4 or searching for. He believes it is pos- released their second studio album, Their violent lyrics and punk-es- Of the past 19 seasons, 11 of the 5 am, and the women then are given sible for him to find his soul mate on “The Money Store,” which some que instrumentals have helped them bachelors have proposed during their some time to clean themselves up be- his current season of “The Bachelor.” fans regard as their best album to assert themselves as pioneers for a final episode. fore starting the rose ceremony. Spoiler Alert- Though currently date. new age of hip hop music. For the first two weeks of filming, After a night of no sleep, high unconfirmed, Ben Higgins’s second Similar to their first album, “The the contestants stay in “Villa de la heels, and hours of alcohol, it’s no runner up, Caila Quinn, is expected Money Store” was met with critical Vina,” a 7,590-square-foot, six-bed- surprise that there are occasional out- to become the next Bachelorette. The acclaim, even receiving the title of room, nine-bath home in Agoura bursts. finale will air March 14, where Ben “Best New Music” and a 8.7/10 from Hills, California. The bachelor and Controversy ensued on March 15, will choose between Lauren B. and Pitchfork. women then spend their other weeks 2010, when the creator of the show, Jojo.