Broadway debut
First Manhattan show
A Broadway debut is an artist's first appearance in a Broadway production—the major commercial theater district in Manhattan representing the pinnacle of American stage performance.
The term applies to actors, directors, composers, and playwrights alike: She made her Broadway debut in a revival of Oklahoma!
A Broadway debut often marks a significant career milestone, distinguishing it from off-Broadway or regional theater work.
- opening nightFirst staged performance
- premiereFirst public performance
- big breakCareer-making opportunity
- stageRaised performance platform
- theaterVenue for live drama
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