the Great White Way

noun

US, informal + old-fashioned
: a street in New York City where there are many theaters : Broadway
Her show debuted on the Great White Way.

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In the immediate aftermath of the attacks, the Great White Way went dark for two days. Krystie Lee Yandoli, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 Despite two Tony nominations for her previous turns on the Great White Way, Janney is feeling the nerves. Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026 This isn’t O’Donnell’s first foray on the Great White Way, having previously appeared in a production of Grease as Rizzo, as well as Seussical, Taboo, and Fiddler on the Roof. Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 12 July 2026 But, the opportunity might not extend across the river to the Great White Way. Marc Hershberg, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Great White Way

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“The Great White Way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Great%20White%20Way. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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