1515 Stelton Road P.O. Box 1332 Piscataway, NJ 08855-1332 732 572-2289 Fax 732 572-4577 www.piscatawayschools.org For Release: February 19, 2015 Contact: Kaitlin Phillips Public Information Officer/Webmaster 732-572-2289 x2582 [email protected] Piscataway High School Presents Legally Blonde PISCATAWAY, NJ – The performing arts department at Piscataway High School will present a production of Legally Blonde, the musical, Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 26, 27, and 28 at 7 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee performance Saturday, Feb. 28. Tickets are $10 for students and seniors (60+) and $12 general admission. Tickets can be reserved in advance by going to http://phs.booktix.com. They will also be available at the door. Legally Blonde, the musical is based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the 2001 film, starring Reese Witherspoon. Elle Woods, a sorority girl, follows her ex-boyfriend to Harvard by enrolling in Harvard Law School in an effort to win him back. She realizes her true potential as a lawyer and successfully defends former sorority sister and exercise guru, Brooke Wyndham, in a murder trial. The show is directed by Erik Hall, PHS English teacher, choreographed by Jessica Pantaliano, PHS Dance teacher and vocally directed by Megan Suozzo, PHS Chorus teacher and features a cast of 35 students. The cast is comprised of Dr. Christopher G. Sumner directs a 19 piece orchestra, comprised of 15 students and four professionals, one of whom is a recent PHS graduate. WHAT: Piscataway High School “Legally Blonde” Musical WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 26, through Saturday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m.; 2 p.m. matinee performance Saturday, Feb. 28. WHERE: At Piscataway High School’s Performing Arts Center, located at 100 Behmer Rd, Piscataway, NJ 08854. COST: $12 general admission. $10 for students and seniors (60+). MORE INFO: Call Piscataway High School at 732-981-0700 - end - .