: 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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The Parade, which winds its way through New York City, culminating at the flagship Macy’s on 34th street, features giant balloons based on classic characters, floats filled with celebrities, and musical performances from artists and Broadway casts.
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Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2025
More recently, New York State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal visited the landmark on Broadway and 80th to present a Proclamation for 90 years of service to the community and declared February 6, Zabar’s Appreciation Day.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Season to date, Broadway, in the 40th week of the 2024-25 season, has grossed $1,352,245,368, up about 18% over last year at this time, with total attendance of 10,604,685 up 17%.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2025
In 1993, a decade after their collaboration on the Broadway cast album Lena Horne: A Lady and Her Music, Quincy Jones and Lena Horne co-presented the award.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 25 Feb. 2025
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Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2025
More recently, New York State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal visited the landmark on Broadway and 80th to present a Proclamation for 90 years of service to the community and declared February 6, Zabar’s Appreciation Day.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Season to date, Broadway, in the 40th week of the 2024-25 season, has grossed $1,352,245,368, up about 18% over last year at this time, with total attendance of 10,604,685 up 17%.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2025
In 1993, a decade after their collaboration on the Broadway cast album Lena Horne: A Lady and Her Music, Quincy Jones and Lena Horne co-presented the award.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 25 Feb. 2025
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Broadway
noun
Broad·way
ˈbrȯd-ˌwā 
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: the world of the theater in New York City : the New York stage
a big star on Broadway
Broadway
adjective
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