Profiling Blogs Like Me!!

When I decided to write a blog on literature, I figured there would be DOZENS of boring and informational blogs on the subject.  I knew there would be blogs discussing new and emerging best authors or blogs specifically focused on the genre of fiction or nonfiction (trust me, those lit people loveee their genres!), but I wasn't quite sure I'd find one that was a specific as mine...

That's when The Broadway Pulse - Broadway Blog jumped out at me!

Although this blog doesn't focus specifically on the idea of this "dying" age of Broadway, Robert Diamond's Broadway blog focuses on making his readers aware of Broadway today looking at various different aspects of life.  From the debate of theater in Iran, in Diamond's most recent post titled Movie Actors on Stage...in Iran,  to his post on New Audiences of the Broadway forum, Diamond offers a unique insight into the world of Broadway.  But why does this Diamond guy's opinion or analysis even matter?? Well for starters...Robert Diamond is editor-in-chief of this very blog, where supposedly there are

Over 100,000 unique visitors a day.

If that doesn't prove to you that Broadway is not a dead genre, I'm not really sure what would!?

Now to the specifics!

What I like most about broadwayworld.com, and specifically The Broadway Pulse blog by diamond, is the efficiency in which all of its information is presented.  Not only does this blog offer a corner for one to read about what new productions are happening around the world, but Diamond takes Broadway to a national level and reminds his readers that issues, even ones that may seem insignificant and trivial, such as Broadway, are ones that are being fought for not only here, but everywhere!!

Take his review on an article covering the debate of actors in the theater in Iran.  First of all, who knew that in the middle of a war zone, the people of Iran would even have an inkling of Broadway on their minds, but nonetheless, Diamond exposes his readers to this astounding information.  And yes, Diamond presents loud and clear that

Iranians have known success in establishing theater in the hearts and minds of people through traditional performances.

Who doesn't love the theater? And I'm sure in a time like this, when the world seems to be in a state of such chaos, having theater as an outlet isn't such a bad idea...

Anyways, back to the blog as a whole.

Another aspect that I really enjoy about Diamond's blog is the fact that it not only offers a place for interested readers on the subject, but you could come here to listen to music from different productions, find shows going on in your area, and chat with other Broadway junkies about the wonderful world of Broadway! (A little too much...?) Diamond does a really good job of making a community for those of us who want to learn more on the topic.

Looking at this blog has given me insight into the hopes for my own blog.  I think the visual aspect of a blog is pretty much a #1 priority.  The fact that Broadway Pulse has pictures of articles, of various productions, and COLOR makes this blog so much more attractive than the ones that are all writing and all black and white.  BORING!