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.
noun
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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Evigan started playing in bands in high school and then, just months after graduation, he was cast in the Broadway production of “Jesus Christ Superstar.”
From Salon • May 26, 2026
The show was a huge hit, winning eight Tony Awards, and ran on Broadway for three years.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
As a musical-theater performance major, she often discussed classic Broadway shows with students and others there, including “The Sound of Music.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
In letters and notebooks, Mr. Tapper adds, “Wilder describes a final play he worked on all those years, scheduled for Broadway, twice, cast announced—Montgomery Clift!—but then . . . nothing, except a synopsis.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
If Chico was right, then they’d do this show, become big Broadway stars, and wind up with forever homes.
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
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