Broadway
Americannoun
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a street in New York City, famous for its theaters, restaurants, and bright lights.
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the theater district located on or near this street, especially as the center of the professional or commercial theater in the U.S.
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(of a play, theatrical performance, etc.) pertaining to, suitable for, or produced in the commercial theater, especially on Broadway.
a Broadway show.
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acting or working on Broadway.
a Broadway producer; a Broadway star.
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characteristic of or frequenting the theater district on Broadway.
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garish; tawdry.
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It is sometimes called the “Great White Way” because of its bright lights.
Broadway is known for its theaters. (See also under “Fine Arts.”)
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Spoofs like best musical nominee “Titanique,” a zany burlesque of James Cameron’s “Titanic” and all things Celine Dion, found new respectability on Broadway.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Accepting the award, Manville said: "I'm a bit overwhelmed, it was my first time on Broadway so this is such a big deal."
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Theater remains a hit with New York audiences, with 14.6 million tickets sold during the 2025–2026 season and bringing in $1.9 billion in gross revenue, according to the Broadway League, the industry’s leading trade association.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
If Broadway is changing faster than the old guard can keep pace, the same is true for the culture in general.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
In May 1938, Time magazine called him “the brightest moon that has risen over Broadway in years.”
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
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