"a street in New York City, famous for its theaters, restaurants, and bright lights." - http://www.dictionary.com/browse/broadway
FIRST THEATRES:
"Thomas Kean and Walter Murray, actor-managers in the area, established a theater company that housed 280 residents. The Revolutionary War abruptly stopped all productions and the theater did not open back up until 1798." - http://www.newyork.com/resources/broadway-and-theater-history/
THEATRES:
LONGEST RUNNING MUSICALS:
- Phantom of the Opera - 26/01/1988 to now - Majestic Theatre - 28th year
- Chicago - 14/11/1996 to now - Ambassador Theatre - 20th year
- Lion King - 13/11/1997 to now - Minskoff Theatre - 19th year
- Cats - 07/10/1982 to 10/09/2000 - 18 years
