: the New York commercial theater and amusement world
specifically
: playhouses located in the area between the Avenue of the Americas and Ninth Avenue and from W. 41st Street to W. 53rd Street
Broadway
adjective
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Popular on Variety Her latest Broadway stint also sees the actor originate a role in a new play on Broadway for the first time after appearing in a string of revivals of great American dramas.
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Gordon Cox, Variety, 14 May 2024
The musical features music by Will Aronson, lyrics by Hue Park, a book by Aronson and Park and direction by Michael Arden, who last directed Parade on Broadway.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 May 2024
The Tony-winning Broadway musical is based on the 1995 novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
There is a road closure at Broadway Boulevard and I-35 South.
—Kansas City Star Bot, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2024
Even Broadway shows usually start a couple of minutes late.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2024
Lenkov's adventurous spirit embraces activities like heli-skiing, running with the bulls, and even playing characters in Broadway productions.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
Loosely based on Grammy Award winner Keys’ personal experiences, the musical, now playing on Broadway after a world premiere last year at the Public Theater, captures Ali’s ever-evolving emotions and her quest for freedom.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 21 Apr. 2024
Home Start holds Blue ribbon Gala Home Start, a local nonprofit that works to prevent child abuse and strengthen families, will hold its annual Blue Ribbon Gala from 5:30 to 11 p.m. April 27 at the US Grant Hotel, 326 Broadway, in recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Apr. 2024
Gordon Cox, Variety, 14 May 2024
The musical features music by Will Aronson, lyrics by Hue Park, a book by Aronson and Park and direction by Michael Arden, who last directed Parade on Broadway.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 May 2024
The Tony-winning Broadway musical is based on the 1995 novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
There is a road closure at Broadway Boulevard and I-35 South.
—Kansas City Star Bot, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2024
Even Broadway shows usually start a couple of minutes late.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2024
Lenkov's adventurous spirit embraces activities like heli-skiing, running with the bulls, and even playing characters in Broadway productions.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
Loosely based on Grammy Award winner Keys’ personal experiences, the musical, now playing on Broadway after a world premiere last year at the Public Theater, captures Ali’s ever-evolving emotions and her quest for freedom.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 21 Apr. 2024
Home Start holds Blue ribbon Gala Home Start, a local nonprofit that works to prevent child abuse and strengthen families, will hold its annual Blue Ribbon Gala from 5:30 to 11 p.m. April 27 at the US Grant Hotel, 326 Broadway, in recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Apr. 2024
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Broadway
noun
Broad·way
ˈbrȯd-ˌwā 
-ˈwā
: the world of the theater in New York City : the New York stage
a big star on Broadway
Broadway
adjective
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