Great White Way

American  

noun

1. the theater district along Broadway, near Times Square in New York City.

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Great White Way British  

noun

1. the theatre district on Broadway in New York City

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Example Sentences

In fact, he hopes his turn as Tevye is a reminder to other actors to prioritize productions beyond the Great White Way, or even the immediate city of L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

In a brassy set piece from the 1952 classic “Singin’ in the Rain,” its star, Gene Kelly, impersonates a newbie hoofer seeking fame on the Great White Way.

From New York Times

But as this strong showing of dramatists attest, reports of the death of the American drama on the Great White Way are premature.

From Los Angeles Times

In a recent conversation, he spoke to The Associated Press about returning to the Great White Way, his musical inspirations and how he’s mellowed.

From Seattle Times

Song-and-dance numbers that would be at home on the boards of the Great White Way break out on the dirt roads of Georgia, the performers’ feet kicking up dust filtered with lazy Southern sunlight.

From Los Angeles Times