Broadway news and views about musicals, plays, tickets, etc. from Broadway/San Diego staff and friends - come talk to us - comments welcome.
Our sister market Broadway San Jose had the opportunity to speak to Becky about life on the road, her history in theatre and about the similarities between her own life and that of Elle’s.
Broadway San Jose: First off we are really excited to have you and Legally Blonde come to San Jose! A lot of [...]
Originally, Elle Woods existed only in the mind of Amanda Brown, who penned the novel LEGALLY BLONDE in 2001 and named her heroine after the vernacular law students use to describe themselves to one another - a “1L” is a first year law student, so Brown named her fictional alter-ego “Elle,” and a cultural icon [...]
Pursuing a Unique Profession:
Bill Berloni
Bruiser’s Broadway Dog Trainer
How did you choose such a unique profession?
After high school I signed up to be a technical apprentice at the Goodspeed Opera House in Connecticut. While I was there, they produced a new musical that had a dog in it. They couldn’t’ afford a dog trainer, and everyone on [...]
Interview with Costume Designer GREGG BARNES
How did you become a costume designer?
I was a late bloomer in many ways. I’m from San Diego, and I was going to teach high school, and my major in college was dramatic literature. I took some technical classes towards my requirements and found I had a strong connection to design [...]
A Brief Historical Overview of Women in the Law
For years, women faced a unique challenge in their efforts to penetrate the profession of the practice of law. Unlike other professions, all institutions of the law, namely the law schools, the bar associations and the courts, were under the exclusive control of men. Women were left with no [...]
Searching for your grail?
Or eat jam and spam a lot?
Come laugh til cows fly!
The King has returned!
Take a journey to Pride Rock
Hyenas and all!
Hear the sleigh bells ring?
Make your holidays brighter
With ten Aussie hunks!
The ground is shaking
Sweet music fills the air
Riverdance is here!
Elle Woods have arrived!
Come see why blondes have more fun!
Ohmigod you guys!
Come soar [...]
This is a short scene/blog, written by our own Jason Morgan - our talented and poetic Information Services Coordinator. See how many theatre references and titles you can find in the “raps.”
Note: This contains adult language.
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Three surly teenagers meet in Saturday detention at Oakmont High School. After realizing their mutual interests in [...]
Each autumn we work with booking agents and with producers to bring the “Best of Broadway” to San Diego - and the best of other theatrical entertainment events. This is a rundown of some of the considerations made putting together our 2009-2010 Broadway Season.