: 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 cancellation of Broadway shows on Sunday came via the Broadway League, the industry’s trade association of producers and theater owners, though the decision was made by the individual shows.
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Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 22 Feb. 2026
New York City issued a travel ban and canceled school Monday; Broadway shows were canceled and DoorDash suspended delivery overnight.
—Anthony Izaguirre, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
In a statement shared on social media, the Broadway League announced that while all matinees will continue as scheduled, evening performances have been canceled.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
The main creative team from the Broadway run was involved in setting up the tour.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
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Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 22 Feb. 2026
New York City issued a travel ban and canceled school Monday; Broadway shows were canceled and DoorDash suspended delivery overnight.
—Anthony Izaguirre, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
In a statement shared on social media, the Broadway League announced that while all matinees will continue as scheduled, evening performances have been canceled.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
The main creative team from the Broadway run was involved in setting up the tour.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
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Broadway
noun
Broad·way
ˈbrȯd-ˌwā 
-ˈwā
: the world of the theater in New York City : the New York stage
a big star on Broadway
Broadway
adjective
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