Legally Blonde The Musical opened on Broadway back in 2007 and it has since become a cult favorite among musical theatre fans. Jennifer Coolidge, who played the role of Paulette in the 2001 film of the same name, has revealed a shocking detail about the show that we never knew until now. Click inside to find out what she said in a recent interview… The Emmy-nominated actress says that the producers of a 2011 London production asked her to audition to play Paulette instead of giving her a straight offer. “I said to my agent, what do you mean, audition?
It’s not a straight offer? My agent said, ‘I think they just want to see if you can sing and dance.’ Look, if I got up onstage and farted, and that’s all I did, it would still be the lady from the movie!
I’m still angry about this, that’s why I brought it up!” Jennifer told Variety. Beloved Broadway star Orfeh originated the role of Paulette in the stage production.
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