What makes a show "Broadway"?

[gingerlemon]

Posted: 5/29/06 at 10:58pm

Please excuse my naivete, but I was wondering what exactly makes a show a "Broadway" show as opposed to an "off-Broadway" show? Are B'way show only in certain theatres in New York? Is "off-Broadway" an official title, or can anyone open up a theatre in NYC and call themselves "off-Broadway"?

[Katurian2]

Posted: 5/29/06 at 10:59pm

There are certain theatres in NYC that are recognized as "Broadway" theatres. I'd post a more detailed explanation, but I'm reallly tired.

[neddyfrank2]

Posted: 5/29/06 at 11:00pm

It depends on the number of seats, and where the theater is located (between which streets)

[Katurian2]

Posted: 5/29/06 at 11:00pm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broadway_theatre

[gingerlemon]

Posted: 5/29/06 at 11:01pm

I always forget about Wiki, that is such a great resource! Thanks :)

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 5/29/06 at 11:02pm

there's nothing that makes a show "Broadway" except its needing to open in an eligible Broadway theatre with 500 seats or more...

[being.jeremiah]

Posted: 5/30/06 at 12:11am

Hah, I'm really glad I took an Invitation to Theatre class during first semester my freshman year. It was only then that I found out a basic fact on what makes a show an offical Broadway show.