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For well over a century, one street in New
York City has been known as the heart of the
American theater. The name of the street is
Broadway. Mention that name to anyone who
has ever visited New York, he will remember 【M1】______
bright lights, eager crowds, and an electric
air of excitement. Over the years, Broadway
has been known success and failure, praise 【M2】______
and scorn. In recent times it has faced special
problems, both artistic and financial. Yet,
despite of an its imperfections, Broadway 【M3】______
remains the center of theatrical activity
in the United States. The goal of young
performers in the U.S. is still to act in
a Broadway play.
Today the high cost of theatrical production
is limiting both quantity and qualification. 【M4】______
Whereas it was possible to produce a play on
Broadway for ＄ 10,000 or less before World
War Ⅱ, it costs at least ten times as many 【M5】______
to do so today. As a result, less plays are 【M6】______
produced, and producers seldom dare to try
new forms of drama since they may not prove profit. 【M7】______
On Broadway, a play must be popular
sufficiently to attract audiences over a long 【M8】______
period of time. A long run is essential because
Broadway theaters are not given financial support
by the government, as like leading theaters in 【M9】______
most other countries. Yet, funds are raised 【M10】______
for individual productions and must be repaid
to the investors, if at all possible. Thus
producers need to find plays which will please
audiences. Often the result is a play with little
artistic value.