Although the 'New York Times' annually declares that Broadway is on its deathbed, news of its demise is greatly exaggerated. There's a lot of life yet in the old tart.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
If Broadway no longer seems behind the times or ahead of the times, it may be because there are no 'times' anymore, no prevailing Zeitgeist that sets the fashion, pace, and prevailing look.
Broadway's not what it used to be.
Broadway is a very different kind of place. It's kind of like Nashville in that there's a certain amount of people that are involved, and those people are what run it.
Broadway was life-changing because it pushes you mentally, physically, emotionally - every way that you can be pushed. It makes you feel like there's nothing you can't do. It's like doing your own stunts.
'Broadway' is one of the big American words. It's exciting to be given the chance to rattle around in one of the big words.
I've been asked a lot why didn't 'Ruined' go to Broadway. It was the most successful play that Manhattan Theatre Club has ever had in that particular space, and yet we couldn't find a home on Broadway.
So in case there was any doubt, I am here to report that having a play on Broadway does not suck.
I don't think theater is dying, and musicals are a great American art form. We've got apple pie, jazz and musical theater.
You know, things kind of happen organically and, you know, Broadway sort of happened out of a career in performing and - which happened out of practicing piano when I was a kid.
It's a very tough time for the playwright. Broadway has become almost a musical comedy theme park with all these long-running shows.