ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Off-off-Broadway

Okay kiddo, so you know how there are big theaters in New York City where famous actors perform in shows that lots of people go to see? Well, those are called Broadway shows.

But did you know that there are also smaller theaters in New York where actors perform in shows that not as many people go to see? These are called Off-Broadway shows.

Now, believe it or not, there are even smaller theaters than that! These theaters are called Off-Off-Broadway. They are like the little brothers and sisters of Off-Broadway shows.

Off-Off-Broadway theaters are often tiny and can fit only a small number of people. The actors in Off-Off-Broadway shows are usually not famous yet and may be just starting out in their careers. So, it's a bit like watching a play in someone's living room, but with people who are really talented and love what they do!

People who want to see something new or different often go to Off-Off-Broadway shows because they are often more experimental or unusual. Sometimes these shows can be a little weird or silly or even a bit difficult to understand. But that's what makes them special!