One Chihuahua's Long Road to Broadway

Chico is the cutie-pie chihuahua who nabbed the role of Bruiser, Elle Woods’s pet accessory in the Broadway production of Legally Blonde. But apparently, life was not always chicken treats and plush dressing rooms for Chico. I was saddened to read that Chico was found at the Newark Humane Society shivering in his cage, and previously abused. Broadway dog trainer extraordinaire Bill Berloni, who owns 16 rescue-dogs-cum-performers, called the shelter to see if they had anyone matching the Bruiser profile and lo and behold the two-year-old Chico got a second chance. Both the New York Times and the New York Post wrote about about his habits and day to day life. He visits Cindy Adams’s apartment, dines on restaurant patios, and spends nights with Legally Blonde beauties Laura Bell Bundy and Annaleigh Ashford. And his payment? 50-60 treats per performance! This dog has died and gone to heaven!

Here’s a pic of Chico at the opening night party of Legally Blonde in a mini tux with costar Laura Bell Bundy. Hope he had some cocktails to unwind!