Beyond Broadway: Discovering New York City’s Underground Theater Scene
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A vital part of the New York City experience is catching a Broadway show, or so they say. While these blue-chip productions are world-famous for a reason, they absolutely don’t represent the only way to enjoy a theater performance in NYC. In fact, the underground theater scene, better known as “Off-Broadway,” is far more indicative of theater trends and the culture at large.
These smaller venues (the functional definition being a capacity between 100 and 499, but that can also include slightly larger rooms) are located throughout the city but are generally found in Manhattan. You’ll find a wide array of performance types, from avant-garde productions to reimagined classics. Nearly all of the best up-and-comers ar...