: 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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Texas Performing Arts broadens Austin’s perspectives While the Broadway tours are big business, UT's Texas Performing Arts presents the best of alternative performances just as forcefully.
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025
The 47-year-old Pussycat Dolls alum starred as Norma Desmond in the Broadway production, which closed on July 20 after 20 previews and 312 regular shows at the St. James Theatre.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 31 July 2025
Menzel, who made a cameo in last year's Wicked film adaptation, just concluded a Broadway run in Redwood in May.
—EW.com, 31 July 2025
In addition to listening to live blues, look at over 150 classic cars lined up along Broadway Street.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 31 July 2025
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025
The 47-year-old Pussycat Dolls alum starred as Norma Desmond in the Broadway production, which closed on July 20 after 20 previews and 312 regular shows at the St. James Theatre.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 31 July 2025
Menzel, who made a cameo in last year's Wicked film adaptation, just concluded a Broadway run in Redwood in May.
—EW.com, 31 July 2025
In addition to listening to live blues, look at over 150 classic cars lined up along Broadway Street.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 31 July 2025
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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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