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How many active Broadway and off-Broadway theaters are there?

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There are around 40 Broadway theaters, active today in New York City. It's harder with off-Broadway, because the line, separating it from off-off-Broadway, school theatres and indie black box-type venues is very relative. read more

Theaters with a house larger than 499 seats are considered Broadway Theaters. (Only Broadway theaters have been deemed eligible for the Tony Awards by the American Theater Wing and the Broadway League). Theaters with houses between 99 and 499 seats are Off-Broadway. Any theater less than 99 seats are considered Off-Off-Broadway. read more

About Off-Broadway Theatres. When it comes to choosing a theatre there are a few factors to consider. Location, size, price, house package and house requirements should all be taken into consideration. What is great about New York and Off-Broadway is each theatre has its own unique charm and characteristics. read more

There are currently 40 theaters that qualify as "Broadway theaters." These are the ones where the productions are eligible for Tony awards. The general rule of thumb is that if the theater is in midtown Manhattan, has more than 500 seats, and regularly shows live performances, then it's a Broadway theater. Here's the list (via the Broadway League). read more

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