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Before becoming the heart of musical theater, Broadway was known for dramatic plays and vaudeville acts.
Times Square is illuminated by over 230 LED billboards, making it one of the brightest spots on Earth!
The Phantom of the Opera holds the record, captivating audiences since 1988 with over 13,000 performances.
Most Broadway theaters are located on side streets, with only four theaters actually on Broadway itself.
The nickname comes from the dazzling white lights of the marquees and billboards that lit up the area in the early 20th century.
The Eugene O'Neill Theatre is named after the renowned playwright and has hosted iconic shows like 'The Book of Mormon'.
It's one of the oldest theaters on Broadway and was the original home of the Ziegfeld Follies, a series of elaborate theatrical productions.
'Hamilton', the hip-hop musical about the life of Alexander Hamilton, won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2016.
The Tony Awards, named after Antoinette Perry, celebrate excellence in Broadway theater and are the theater world's equivalent of the Oscars.
The Belasco Theatre is rumored to be haunted by its original owner, David Belasco, who was known for his theatrical innovations.
