off broadway
/ɔf ˈbrɔdweɪ/
adjective
- 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.
Synonyms
adverb
- 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
- 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.