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Broadway (Manhattan)

Broadway is a really big street in Manhattan, which is a very big city in the United States. It's a famous street for a lot of reasons, but one of the main reasons is because there are a lot of big theaters there. Theaters are like giant buildings where people go to see plays and musicals, which are really fun to watch.

Broadway is one of the most famous areas of New York City because it's known for big, fancy shows that people all over the world love to see. Once you turn onto Broadway, you can see all kinds of exciting things, like big signs and lights that are shaped like stars. If you go inside one of the theaters, you'll see lots of people sitting in seats, all facing a big stage in the front.

Broadway has been around for a really long time. It was first built more than 200 years ago, and it's been an important part of New York's history ever since. But today, it's mostly known for the shows you can see there. People travel from all over the world just to see a show on Broadway, because it's such a special and exciting experience.