Broadway Shows

Broadway shows or popularly referred to as Broadway, are different theatrical performances performed and presented in one of the 39 professional theaters in Theater District in Manhattan, New York.

To learn more about these, here are some interesting facts and info about Broadway shows:


  • Every year, thousands of tourists visit the Theater District in Manhattan to watch Broadway shows. In fact, Broadway shows are considered as a one of New York’s major tourist attraction.

  • Broadway is a huge industry in New York. Last 2007 and 2008, Broadway was reported to have earned around $937 million worth of tickets.

  • Popular Broadway show includes Mamma Mia, The Lion King, The Little Mermaid. Chicago, and Hairspray.

  • A Trip to Chinatown is considered as the longest running Broadway performance to date. This play was first performed in 1891 with a total of 657 performances.

  • A Trip to Coontown was the very first Broadway musical comedy performed and created by African Americans.

  • There are about 39 large Broadway theaters in New York. This includes the Ambassador Theater, the Helen Heyes Theater, The Imperial Theater, Hilton Theater, Lyceum Theater, and the Belasco Theater among many others.

  • Theater shows and performances are honored every year at the Tony Awards.