Chattanooga’s reputation for launching national tours of Broadway musicals continues today and Saturday when “Legally Blonde, the Musical” opens at Memorial Auditorium.
The show, which is based on the 2001 Reese Witherspoon film comedy and the 2007 Tony Award-nominated Broadway play, leaves here for an eight-month tour. Its Chattanooga run is the opening production of the TAPA Broadway Series.
David Johnson, president of the Tivoli Auditorium Promotion Association, said there are a number of reasons companies repeatedly choose to begin shows in the Scenic City.
IF YOU GOWhat: “Legally Blonde, the Musical.”When: 8 p.m. today and Saturday.Where: Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave.Admission: $31.50-$56.50 (plus fees).Phone: 642-8497.Website: ChattanoogaOnStage.com
“It’s a past relationship where they know if they run into a technical problem, we can address it here,” he said. “We can help them resolve it.