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Characteristics Major: classic repertoire (经典剧目) Features: Consistent style: black tone, exaggerated, humor, funny, natural, relaxing, lively Guide line: any art which can make the audience visual have new challenges, not constrained, will bring to use. Broadway Broadway runs the full length of Manhattan and continues into the Bronx布朗克斯纽约市最北端的一区 The name Broadway is the English literal translation of the Dutch name, Breede weg. The Broadway Avenue 1868 1885 1909 Now 1800s… 1990s …. 2000s …. 2100s ………. Great White Way Great White Way is a nickname for a section of Broadway in the Midtown section of the New York City borough（行政区） of Manhattan, specifically the portion that encompasses the Theatre District, between 42nd and 53rd Streets. Because many famous squares with perfect theaters around it, Broadway is gradually famous as the pinnacle of the American theater industry. 1. Origin (1810) 4. Today : peak of the westerm dramas History: 2.Rapid development (1920s) 3.Stagnancy (1930s) Features: Easy to understand Strong commercial and entertainment Magnificent scenery with all the modern technological means Unpredictable变幻莫测 stage performances intertwining with dance, music and drama Top 12 Longest-running Musicals The Phantom of the Opera Opening: Jan?26,?1988 Closing : ------- Total Performances: 10551 Ranking: 1st Cats Opening: Oct 7, 1982 Closing: Sep 10, 2000 Total Performances: 7485 Ranking: 2nd Chicago Preview: Nov?14,?1996 Opening: ------- Total Performances: 6877 Ranking: 3rd Les Misérables Opening: Mar 12, 1987 Closing: May 18, 2003 Total Performances: 6680 Ranking: 4th The Lion King Opening: Nov?13,?1997 Closing :----- Total Performances: 6468 Ranking: 5th A Chorus Line Opening :July 25,1975 Closing:April 28,1990 Total :6137 Ranking :6th Oh! Calcutta! Opening:September 24,1976 Closing:August 6,1989 Total :5959 Oh! Calcutta! Opening :Sep 24,1976 Closing :Aug 6,1989 Total :5959 Ranking :7th Beauty and the Beast Opening:April 18,