For some people, the term
"off-Broadway" may have a negative connotation,
such as not being good enough for Broadway or lacking in
star power or quality. This is entirely untrue.
Off-Broadway basically refers to theater capacity.
These plays have the advantage of a more intimate setting,
which allows for more experimental, edgier
productions.
Comics like John Leguizamo and Margaret
Cho have conceived one-person shows that flourish in their
smaller environment, whereas holding them in larger
theaters might take away from their charm. Other acts,
such as the "Blue Man Group," have become
off-Broadway staples, carving their own niche into the
scene.
Several of the more famous off-Broadway
venues are the Joseph Papp Public Theater, The Westside
Theatre, and the Douglas Fairbanks Theatre (the last two
of which are located along Theatre Row on West 42nd
Street). If you're looking for a play that's a little of
the beaten path and maybe even take a chance or two, do
not overlook an off-Broadway production. You'll be
pleasantly surprised.
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