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Reviews of Legally Blonde the Musical

Critics are raving about our production of Legally Blonde! Check out reviews on The Joyous Living blog and in the VC Reporter.

The Joyous Living came to see the show and gave it high praise, listing the show as a “must-see in 2026”; “If you’re looking for a lively, fun, and heartwarming theatre experience in Thousand Oaks, Legally Blonde at Conejo Players delivers all that and more. This community theatre production brings the story of Elle Woods to life with humor, charm, and polished performances that will leave you smiling. ”

Tim Pompey from the VC Reporter came to opening night and reviewed the show; “So it’s spring, and you’re looking for something cheerful to entertain you? How about bright, bouncy, upbeat? Something like “Legally Blonde” (based on the motion picture, reimagined for the stage as a musical) now showing at the Conejo Players Theatre. We’re talking a double-shot-of-espresso kind of upbeat. ”

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Reviews of Lend Me A Tenor

Our 2026 season opening play, Lend Me A Tenor, is a hit with the critics! Check out these reviews:

The Joyous Living reviewed the show positively saying; “This is community theatre doing what it does best- bringing people together for shared laughter.”

Tim Pompey of the VC Reporter joined us on opening night; “Conejo Players Theatre presents a mashup of sex, identity confusion and clowns, all baked into a single night of hilarity… the chaos is well-timed and pretty darn funny.”

Cary Ginell of The Acorn praises Lend Me A Tenor, “It’s all about pace, timing and the actors’ ability to play their roles just short of overplaying them, and CPT’s production, under John Eslick’s skilled direction, does just that with a fine cast of talented actors… A great exclamation point to the evening is the post-curtain “megamix,” in which the cast pantomimes, at breakneck speed, the play’s key plot elements in a New York minute, set to the final galop from Jacques Ibert’s suite Divertissement.”

Ventura Breeze gives the play a very positive review; “Now on stage at the Conejo Players Theatre in Thousand Oaks is a barrel of laughs mixed with Italian opera, physical hijinks… The play is well directed by John Eslick who is also credited with the beautiful set design.”