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.
adjective
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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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adjective
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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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Around the time he was appearing in “Amadeus” on Broadway, Curry hosted the Dec. 5, 1981, episode.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
Welsh actor Luke Evans, who played Frank-N-Furter in a Broadway revival, called Curry "a force, a bright fierce flame, an exquisite charm".
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
His other films included Annie, The Hunt for Red October and Home Alone 2, and he was nominated for three Tony Awards on Broadway.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Ridley Scott returns with post-apocalyptic film ‘The Dog Stars,’ found-footage horror comes to Broadway with ‘Paranormal Activity,’ a posthumous release digs into Prince’s archives, and more.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
She’s halfway down Seattle’s busy thoroughfare of Broadway.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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