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off Broadway

or Off Broadway

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noun

professional drama produced in New York City in small theaters often away from the Broadway area and characterized by experimental productions.

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Origin of off Broadway

An Americanism dating back to 1950–55
Related formsoff-Broad·way, adjective, adverb

Definition for off broadway (2 of 2)

off off Broadway

or Off Off Broadway

noun

experimental or avant-garde drama produced in New York City, in small theaters, halls, churches, etc.
Related formsoff-off-Broad·way, adjective, adverb
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