New York theater

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New York theater refers to the theatrical world centered in New York City, particularly the Broadway district in Manhattan.

It encompasses Broadway productions (large commercial venues), Off-Broadway (smaller professional theaters), and Off-Off-Broadway (experimental or low-budget).

The phrase often implies prestige and professional standards: She's been doing New York theater for twenty years.

Also written as New York theatre.

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