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1. www.washingtonpost.com › archive › lifestyleWatergate: A Musical - The Washington Post

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   By David Richards. July 25, 1982 at 1:00 a.m. EDT. ATLANTA -- A spotlight comes up on stage. A dispirited Richard M. Nixon is alone in the Oval Office, packing up a few belongings in a cardboard ...

2. newyorkspaces.com › the-evolution-of-broadway-andThe Evolution of Broadway and New York Theater

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   The Early Years: Late 19th to Early 20th Century. The genesis of New York’s theater district began in the late 19th century as theaters started clustering around the Times Square area, giving rise to what would become known as Broadway. This era saw the rise of vaudeville and the musical revue, precursors to the modern musical.

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   Who visited the New York theater district in the 1920s?

   • While prior to the 1920s the main visitors to the theater district were predominantly wealthier white New Yorkers and a more “high society” type crowd, the 1920s saw a wider increase in more middle class New Yorkers visiting the district, as well as many more visitors from outside New York.

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   Why is Broadway and New York Theatre changing?

   • The transformation of Broadway and New York theater towards greater diversity and inclusion represents a significant shift in the performing arts landscape, mirroring broader societal changes and acknowledging the rich tapestry of cultures and identities that make up the audience and the nation.

   The Evolution of Broadway and New York Theater

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   Why was Broadway renamed 'Broadway'?

   • It wasn't until the English took over in 1664 that it was renamed 'Broadway' for its unusual width. Being one of the oldest streets in New York City and existing long before the Commissioners' Plan of 1811, Broadway is one of very few in Manhattan that does not follow the city's grid system.

   A Brief History of Broadway

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   What is the contemporary era of Broadway and New York theater?

   • The contemporary era of Broadway and New York theater is characterized by a diverse range of productions, from revivals of classic plays and musicals to innovative new works that push the boundaries of the medium.

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4. blogs.shu.edu › broadway-and-the-theater-districtBroadway and the Theater District – History of New York City

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   Apr 24, 2020 · The theater district can trace its origins back to around the early 1900s. Around the start of the 1900s, theaters within New York City began to move around as a result of cheaper real estate prices. This resulted in many theaters from New York City locations, such as Madison Square Garden, to the area of what we now know as the theater ...

5. www.broadwayworld.com › off-broadway › articleFIRST LOOK: York Theatre Company Sets Watergate to Song in ...

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   Jan 8, 2017 · The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Evans Haile, Interim Executive Director; David McCoy, Chairman of the Board), dedicated to the development of new musicals and ...

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7. www.broadwayworld.com › article › A-Brief-History-ofA Brief History of Broadway

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   • What Is Broadway?
   • How Many Broadway Theaters Are there?
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   Broadway, or Broadway theatre, is widely considered the highest form of theatrical entertainment in the world. Broadway shows are most often plays or musicals, but can sometimes come in the form of concerts and other special live events. Broadway has played an integral role in shaping popular culture, often branching beyond its onstage origins and ...

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   Technically any venue with 500 seats or more, located along Broadway in New York City's Theatre District is a Broadway theatre. Today, 41 theatres are technically Broadway houses, each with their own rich history of ground-breaking shows and legendary performers. Click hereto learn more about each and every one of them.

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   Broadway is a 13 mile street that runs through two of New York City's five boroughs- Manhattan and the Bronx. It technically continues far beyond city limits, eventually ending in Sleepy Hollow, New York. Long before European colonists arrived, Native Americans carved the Wickquasgeck trail as the main north-south thoroughfare through Manhattan Isl...

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   How did Broadway begin and who invented Broadway? The development of the artform cannot be attributed to a single person. New York City had a theatre presence as early as the mid 1700s, but not until the late 1800s did most theatres move uptown to the area we know today as the Theater District, which at the time was made up mostly of family residen...

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   In short, no. Any show performed outside of a Broadway theater is not technically a Broadway show or "on Broadway." Does that mean that great theatre isn't produced elsewhere? Absolutely not! Plenty of productions of shows that were once on Broadway or national touring versionsof Broadway shows are produced all the time. That doesn't mean they aren...

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   Study up on Broadway history with BroadwayWorld's Broadway Decades playlists and listen to music fromthe 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s. Plus, read more about Broadway by visiting our latest news!

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8. newyorktheater.me › 2024/05/19 › broadway-2024-2025Broadway 2024-2025 Season Preview Guide – New York Theater

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   May 19, 2024 · JULY. OH, MARY! Theater: Lyceum First Preview: June 26, 2024 Opening: July 11, 2024 Closing: September 15 Starring: Cole Escola, Conrad Ricamora, James Scully, Bianca Leigh, Tony Macht Writer: Cole Escola Director: Sam Pinkleton About: The campy Off-Broadway hit about Mary Todd Lincoln is transferring to Broadway. My review of it Off-Broadway.

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10. www.mrt.com › entertainment › articleJessica Stone, who knits Broadway and circus in thrilling ...

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    23 hours ago · FILE - Jessica Stone attends the Broadway opening night for "Water For Elephants" at The Imperial Theatre on Thursday, March 21, 2024, in New York.