St. Mary’s High School presents “Legally Blonde, The Musical” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17-18 and 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 19 in the school auditorium.

Pelzel talked about why she chose the musical.

“Choosing a musical is always a daunting task. I have to look at the current talent pool, and find a story line and music that is interesting to myself, the students, and community,” said Pelzel.

“Knowing that we would be heavy on female talent this year, and that we had a great choreographer returning, ‘Legally Blonde’ seemed like a perfect fit and it certainly has proven to be just that,” Pelzel added.

If you go Reserved tickets can be purchased until Friday by calling the St. Mary’s Box Office at 507-794-4121. Reserved tickets are $11, $8 and $7. Tickets must be picked up at St. Mary’s Catholic School prior to the performances. You can also purchase tickets at the door for $10, $7, and $6.

“I also knew that this particular musical required a tremendous amount of sets and that Jeff Koewler was up for the challenge. I can’t imagine doing any musical other than “Legally Blonde” for this current St. Mary’s musical season – it is absolutely perfect,” said Pelzel.

“A tremendous thank you to all those who made this phenomenal production possible, especially our volunteer set builders, set painters, costume and props committee, publicity department and box office,” said Pelzel. “It takes countless hours to make this show a reality and the amount of shared time and talent is astonishing. With extremely talented actors and actresses, fantastic choreography and outstanding musical numbers such as “What You Want”, this is a show not to be missed.”

“Legally Blonde” is a 2007 musical with music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin based on a book based on the novel “Legally Blonde” by Amanda Brown and the 2001 film of the same name.

The show relates the story of Elle Woods (Reese Hoffmann), a sorority girl who enrolls at Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend Warner (McCoy Marti). She discovers how her knowledge of the law can help others, and she successfully defends exercise queen Brooke Wyndham (Josie Helget).

Throughout the show, very few characters have faith in Elle, but she manages to surprise them when she defies expectations while staying true to herself.

The cast also includes Elle’s sorority sisters (Kylie Pelzel, Amelia Schwartz, Olivia Schieffert, Morgan Mathiowetz, Brynne Ibberson, Alexa Pelzel, Caroline Currans, Kailey Nelson, and Josie Helget), Elle’s only advocate and law teaching assistant Emmett (Charlie Hoffmann), enemy- turned-best friend Vivienne (Kiara Murphy), unethical law professor Callahan (Addie Hoffmann), hair-styling counselor Paulette (Natalie Fischer), and UPS driver and Paulette’s love interest Kyle (Kameron Kosak).

In addition, a variety of other fun and interesting characters include Elle’s fellow law student Enid (Grace Hoffmann), Paulette’s sketchy ex-husband Dewey (Jack Windschitl) and Elle’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Woods (Conner Kyllonen and Maria Schwartz).

The musical director is Rachel Moldan. Gary Sassenburg is choreographer.

Brynne Ibberson and Amelia Schwartz are the student directors. The tech crew includes Ella Pollard, Tyler Mathiowetz, Shayna Sellner, Jasmine Petermann, Jaylynn Seller and Taylor Mathiowetz.

Reserved tickets can be purchased until Nov. 17 by calling the St. Mary’s Box Office at 507-794-4121. Reserved tickets are $11, $8 and $7. Tickets must be picked up at St. Mary’s Catholic School prior to the performances. You can also purchase tickets at the door for $10, $7, and $6.

The cast list:

Elle Woods- Reese Hoffmann

Paulette- Natalie Fischer

Emmett- Charlie Hoffmann

Warner- McCoy Marti

Vivienne- Kiara Murphy

Callahan- Addie Hoffmann

Brooke- Josie Helget

Endid- Grace Hoffmann

Kyle- Kameron Kosak

Dewey- Jack Windschitl

Sorority Sisters:

Margot (greek chorus)- Kylie Pelzel

Pilar (greek chorus)- Amelia Schwartz

Serena (greek chorus)- Olivia Schieffert

Ivy (greek chorus)- Morgan Mathiowetz

Leilani- Brynne Ibberson

Gaelen- Alexa Pelzel

Kate- Caroline Currans

Jess- Kailey Nelsen

Julia- Josie Helget

Elle’s Dad- Conner Kyllonen

Elle’s Mom – Maria Schwartz

Frat boys- Wyatt Pollard, Kameron Kosak,Dylan Moldan

Harvard admission committee:

Winthrop- William Murphy

Lowell- Jack Windschitl

Pforzheimer- Ethan Schwartz

Saleswoman- Kiaunna Suess

Store Manager- Meriden Andres

Law students

Aaron- William Murphy

Padamadahn- Ethan Schwartz

Law Student Ensemble:

Eva Schweiss

Elizabeth Currans

Nell Weiss

Santi Martinez

Aiden Grausam

Landry Folkens

Kaiunna Suess

Sienna Ibberson

Breanna Braulick

Cheerleaders- Millie Lax, Sienna Ibberson, Breanna Braulick

Flag twirlers- Eva Schweiss, Elizabeth Currans, Nell Weiss, Nora Hoffmann

Band members- Santi Martinez, Aiden Grausam, Macy Miller, Ruby Tauer, Scarlett Armbruster

Jet Blue Pilot- Landry Folkens

Prison guards/Bailiff- Ethan Schwartz, Landry Folkens

Jailhouse Dancers- Kylie Pelzel, Olivia Schieffert, Amelia Schwartz, Brynne Ibberson, Morgan Mathiowetz, Kailey Nelsen

Workout DVD Dancers- Wyatt Pollard, Kameron Kosak, Dylan Moldan, Caroline Currans, Alexa Pelzel

H&H salesmen- Aiden Grausam, Santi Martinez

Perfume girl-Kiaunna Suess

Hair Stylists- Nell Weiss, Eva Schweiss, Millie Lax

Judge- Meriden Andres

Chutney- Nora Hoffmann

Court Stenographer – Elizabeth Currans

Whitney- Kiaunna Suess

District Attorneys- Scarlett Armbruster, Ruby Tauer, Macy Miller

Lights- Ella Pollard, Tyler Mathiowetz, Shayna Sellner, Jasmine Petermann

Sound- Jaylynn Sellner

Music- Taylor Mathiowetz

Backstage assistants: Brecken Hulke & Ethan Hinderman

Student Directors- Amelia Schwartz & Brynne Ibberson