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What is the common misconception about Broadway theaters' addresses?
What is the common misconception about Broadway theaters' addresses?
- They are situated in Brooklyn
- They are scattered across different streets in New York City
- They are mainly found in the Bronx
- They are all located on the street known as Broadway (correct)
Why are the theaters called Broadway theaters?
Why are the theaters called Broadway theaters?
- As a tribute to a famous playwright named Broadway
- In honor of the theaters' founders with the last name Broadway
- Due to their historical association with the street named Broadway (correct)
- Because they are all located on Broadway Avenue
Where are most of today's Broadway theaters actually located?
Where are most of today's Broadway theaters actually located?
- On neighboring streets within the area of Broadway (correct)
- In the heart of Manhattan on Broadway street
- In the suburbs of New York City
- In different cities across the United States
What distinguishes a theater as off-Broadway or off-off-Broadway?
What distinguishes a theater as off-Broadway or off-off-Broadway?
How did most large, successful theaters get their association with Broadway?
How did most large, successful theaters get their association with Broadway?
What criteria determine whether a theater is considered off-Broadway or not?
What criteria determine whether a theater is considered off-Broadway or not?
What is the main factor that distinguishes Broadway theaters from off-Broadway and off-off-Broadway theaters?
What is the main factor that distinguishes Broadway theaters from off-Broadway and off-off-Broadway theaters?
What historical event temporarily halted theater performances in New York during the mid-1700s?
What historical event temporarily halted theater performances in New York during the mid-1700s?
What caused a decline in theater popularity in the early 20th century?
What caused a decline in theater popularity in the early 20th century?
What production holds the record for the longest running show on Broadway?
What production holds the record for the longest running show on Broadway?
What was the name given to the theater district due to the bright lights framing play posters and titles?
What was the name given to the theater district due to the bright lights framing play posters and titles?
What is a distinguishing feature of vaudeville, a popular theater form in the late 1800s?
What is a distinguishing feature of vaudeville, a popular theater form in the late 1800s?
What was the primary reason for Broadway theaters paying more to performers and crews?
What was the primary reason for Broadway theaters paying more to performers and crews?
What marked the official recognition of Broadway's resurrection after a decline in popularity?
What marked the official recognition of Broadway's resurrection after a decline in popularity?
'Hamilton' is highlighted as an example of what in Broadway's 21st century success?
'Hamilton' is highlighted as an example of what in Broadway's 21st century success?
'The Lion King' adaptation is noted for earning how much during a specific performance season?
'The Lion King' adaptation is noted for earning how much during a specific performance season?
