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John Cunha
  • Class of 2019
  • Middletown, RI

John T. Cunha of Middletown featured in URI Theatre's production of "Legally Blonde"

2016 Apr 26

The University of Rhode Island Theatre Department announces the opening of "Legally Blonde," a musical production by Heather Hach.

URI student John T. Cunha of Middletown, R.I., will play Aaron Schultz.

Based on the MGM motion picture and novel by Amanda Brown, "Legally Blonde" is perfectly pink and infused with fun and frivolity. Nominated for seven Tony Awards, "Legally Blonde" is an upbeat musical comedy with music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin. "Legally Blonde" tells the tale of Elle Woods, a blonde sorority sister and valley girl who heads to Harvard Law School to win back her boyfriend, a big case, and the audience's hearts while staying true to herself.

Performances of "Legally Blonde" will run April 28 through April 30 with performances at 7:30 p.m. in the Robert E. Will Theatre in the URI Fine Arts Center, 105 Upper College Road on the Kingston Campus. An additional performance will be held May 1 at 3 p.m.

General admission to all performances is $20, while tickets cost $18 for seniors and URI faculty and staff, and $15 for students. To purchase tickets online, visit web.uri.edu/theatre, or call (401) 874-5843.

Paula McGlasson, URI professor and chair of the Theatre Department, will direct this production. She recently directed productions of "Avenue Q," "Chicago," and "Singin' in the Rain." Musical direction is by guest artist Lila Kane; choreography is by guest artist Dante Sciarra; costume design is by URI Professor David T. Howard; set design is by guest artist, Cheryl deWardener; lighting design is by guest artist Jen Rock; and sound design is by guest artist, Mike Hyde.