Broadway

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Many people have heard of Broadway. Broadway is the name of a wide avenue in New York City. In one area in Manhattan near Times Square, there are many theaters known as Broadway theaters, which show large-scale plays such as Cats and Fiddler on the Roof. This area is also known as the Great White Way because of all of the billboard lights. However, different theaters have different seating arrangements, so it is best to check the theater layout with the theater or the box office (where you purchase tickets) before purchasing tickets.

（二）

Broadway refers to the plays, musicals, and special attractions presented in any of the 40 designated playhouses in Manhattan's Theatre District, or on tour to Broadway theaters across North America.

  Broadway theaters are determined by two criteria:

  Geographical location: between 34th and 56th Streets, and 5th and 9th Avenues ;between 56th and 72nd Streets, and 5th Avenue and Hudson River.

    Size: Seating capacity exceeds 500 seats.

    Most shows run between 90 minutes and slightly under three hours.

  Broadway theaters offer large scale productions with professional actors and sometimes big stars. Tickets often run in the $35 - $40 range, with orchestra seats costing closer to $80 or $100.

  Broadway shows generate approximately 25 million paid admissions each year, half in New York and half in 140 cities across North America.