off broadway

/ɔf ˈbrɔdweɪ/
adjective
  1. Relating to professional theater in New York City that is smaller and less commercial than Broadway productions, typically with more experimental or artistic work.
    • The off-broadway play had a small cast but received excellent reviews.
    • Many famous actors started their careers in off-broadway theaters.
    • She prefers off-broadway shows because they often tell more original stories.
adverb
  1. In or to an off-broadway theater district or production style.
    • The playwright's new work is opening off-broadway next month.
    • The director moved off-broadway after years of working in large commercial theaters.
    • They decided to produce the musical off-broadway to keep costs low.
noun
  1. The category of professional theater in New York City that is smaller and less commercial than Broadway, often featuring innovative or experimental works.
    • Off-broadway has launched many groundbreaking plays over the years.
    • The awards ceremony honors the best of off-broadway each season.
    • He has been a producer in off-broadway for more than a decade.
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