LAURA BELL BUNDY

Tickets for this performance go on sale to the public on Friday, June 13 at 10am. Interested in reserving your seats before the public? Members of Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts have access to an exclusive presale starting Thursday, June 12 at 10am. Call (727) 300-2000 to reserve your seats and to learn more about the perks of membership!

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A Broadway Benefit Starring Laura Bell Bundy & Our Rising Stars

The Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater is proud to announce a special one-night-only event featuring Broadway star Laura Bell Bundy, best known for originating the role of Elle Woods in Legally Blonde the Musical. Friday, July 18, Bundy will headline a cabaret-style fundraiser performance, featuring two solos, plus a special number from Wicked, where she starred as Glinda on Broadway. This special event features a live Q&A from our campers, some your favorite songs from the Legally Blonde Movie soundtrack and Bundy will join the Legally Blonde Jr. summer campers from Mahaffey’s Class Acts program for a collaborative finale performance.

You’ll also get an exclusive sneak peek of the upcoming Legally Blonde Jr. production, plus, solo features from some of our most promising students. It’s a night of star power, inspiration, and the transformative impact of the arts in action.

“We are thrilled to welcome Laura Bell Bundy to the Mahaffey stage—not only as an extraordinary performer but as an inspiring mentor to our Class Acts students,” said Bill Edwards, CEO and Founder of Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts. “It’s an incredible opportunity for these young performers to learn directly from a Tony-nominated Broadway star. This event reflects our Foundation’s ongoing commitment to ensuring every child has access to quality arts education. These camps—and the impact they create—are exactly why we do what we do.”

This event serves as a fundraiser to support youth arts education, with all proceeds benefiting the Mahaffey Class Acts Summer Camps, which are made possible through the support of Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts.

Ticket Options

General Admission 
• Admission to the performance at 7:30PM

VIP Experience 
• Reserved front-section seating
• Cocktail Dinner Reception beginning at 6PM
• Behind-the-scenes tours of the ballroom and set
• Meet & Greet with members of the Legally Blonde Jr. cast
• Entry into exclusive raffles and premium perks

Laura Bell Bundy will be in attendance at the VIP reception—a rare opportunity to meet a Broadway legend in a more intimate setting. Guests may even have the chance to snap a photo with her.

Why Your Support Matters

This event is more than a performance—it’s our most important fundraiser of the year for youth programming. Proceeds directly support the Mahaffey’s Class Acts Summer Camp, a three-week performing arts intensive where students ages 7–18 receive high-level training in acting, singing, and dance. Many of these students attend tuition-free thanks to donor-funded scholarships.

Can’t make the show but still want to make a difference?
Donate now and support a camper’s journey:
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About Laura Bell Bundy

Laura Bell Bundy is a Tony-nominated Broadway actress, recording artist, and advocate. She is best known for originating the roles of Amber Von Tussle in Hairspray, Glinda in Wicked, and Elle Woods in Legally Blonde the Musical, the latter of which earned her a Tony Award nomination for Best Leading Actress in a Musical. In 2010, Bundy signed with Mercury Records Nashville and released two successful country singles. She is also the co-founder of Womxn of Tomorrow, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing women’s rights.

Come celebrate the power of performance, mentorship, and community. Support our students. Support the arts. Be part of the magic.
Tickets available now at Ticketmaster or by calling (727) 300-2000.