Smash-hit musical Legally Blonde is returning to the stage in Manchester

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Oh my god, you guys… one of the most popular stage musicals is heading out on a UK tour next year, and will be stopping off in Manchester.

Based on the novel Legally Blonde by Amanda Browning, and the iconic 2001 film of the same name starring Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Coolidge, the multi-award winning Legally Blonde The Musical will be touring the UK and Ireland in 2026, and of course the cast’ll be taking to one of Manchester‘s most famous stages.

Producers ROYO and Curve have confirmed that this is brand-new production of the West End and Broadway hit musical comedy that we all know and love.

If you weren’t familiar with the fact Legally Blonde had even been turned into a musical at all, then this ultimate feel-good rom-com, based on the award-winning film, follows Elle Woods on her transformation from ‘It Girl’ fashionista to legal ace at Harvard Law School, all in the name of love.

Elle must prove she is more than blonde ambition, swap the changing rooms for the courtroom, and learn that ‘being true to yourself never goes out of style.’

This new take on the beloved stage show features the same original music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin, and will be directed by Curve’s Artistic Director Nikolai Foster – who is best known for directing previous productions of Kinky Boots, The Wizard of Oz, and A Chorus Line.

Casting for the production heading to Manchester Opera House in November 2026, along with further creatives, are set to be announced in due course.

Smash-hit musical Legally Blonde is returning to the stage in Manchester next year / Credit: Supplied

“Legally Blonde is firmly established in the musical theatre repertoire as a contemporary classic, commented Curve’s Chief Executive Chris Stafford and Artistic Director, Nikolai Foster.

“We have assembled a ‘mad props’ creative team and together we are looking forward to creating a fresh, fun and sunny SoCal production of this great musical… we can’t wait to share the show with audiences across the UK and Europe.”

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Legally Blonde The Musical will be taking to the Manchester Opera House stage from 3 – 14 November 2026, and tickets go on sale next Wednesday (21 May) at 10am.

Grab yourself some tickets when they go live here.

Featured Image – Legally Blonde The Musical