In this episode of 'It Started Somewhere,' Shaimond delves into the rich history of Broadway, tracing its roots from the opening of the first significant theater in New York City in 1750 to its current status as a global cultural phenomenon. The episode covers the movement of the theater district uptown, the impact of the New York City Subway, key theaters like the New Amsterdam and Lyceum, challenges during the Great Depression, the Golden Age of Broadway in the 1940s and 1950s, the revitalization efforts in the 1980s and 1990s, and Broadway's enduring influence on American popular culture and global theater.Contact me at [email protected] https://itstartedsomewhere.com/

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