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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From the Great White Way to Citi Field, Jackson’s career has been defined by showing up for big moments.
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Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Ballas will make his return to the Great White Way after previously appearing in Jersey Boys and Kinky Boots, now starring as Billy Flynn for the musical revival.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
Now, British Shakespeare is making a return to the Great White Way to show the unruly Americans how it’s done.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2026
Laks said the rising cost of musical productions is leaving the Great White Way in the red.
—Leigh Waldman, CNN Money, 20 Dec. 2025
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Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Ballas will make his return to the Great White Way after previously appearing in Jersey Boys and Kinky Boots, now starring as Billy Flynn for the musical revival.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
Now, British Shakespeare is making a return to the Great White Way to show the unruly Americans how it’s done.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2026
Laks said the rising cost of musical productions is leaving the Great White Way in the red.
—Leigh Waldman, CNN Money, 20 Dec. 2025
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