For well over a century, one street in New York City
has been known for the heart of the American theater. The 【S1】______
name of the street is Broadway. Mention that name to
anyone has ever visited New York, and he will remember 【S2】______
bright lights, eager crowds, and electric air of excitement. 【S3】______
Over the years, Broadway has known successful and 【S4】______
failure, praise and scorn. In recent time it has faced
special problems, both in artistic and financial. Yet, 【S5】______
in spite all its imperfections, Broadway remains the center 【S6】______
of the theatrical activity in the United States. The goal of
young performers in the U.S. is still to act in a Broadway play.
On Broadway, a play must be popular to attract 【S7】______
audiences over a long period of time. A long run is
essential because Broadway theaters are given financial 【S8】______
support by the government, as are leading theaters in most
other countries. Instead, funds are raised to individual 【S9】______
productions and must be repaid to the investors, if at all
possible. The producers need to find plays which will
please audiences. Often the result is a play with little
artistic price. 【S10】______
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