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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Former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Reece Weaver is the latest Roxie Hart cast from the reality universe — a winning strategy for the longest-running musical on the Great White Way. — Rebecca Milzoff, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2026 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 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 27 Sep. 2026.

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