West End vs Broadway

West End vs Broadway

History of West End

• Early plays were preformed in courtyards, Inn yards and even in peoples houses

First Playhouse:

• Built in 1576
• Was called 'The Theatre'

The first West End theatre opened in 1663

West End Today

Host shows from traditional to avant-garde

Accessible and reasonably priced

Surpassed 12 million visitors in 2002 and its still increasing

History of Broadway

In 1811, city planners of New York City began a massive building of the grid, which is now a major characteristic of Manhattan

All existing roads were redesigned according to this concept, only Broadway was spared

The tony awards were created in order to improve the quality of the performances by introducing the element of competition and to attract a broader audience.

"The Great White Way,"

• The Majestic Theatre Considered the home of the musical

Most Successful: Broadway

Cabaret

Cats

Jesus Christ Superstar

Popular Musicals that gained their fame on Broadway

The Phantom of the Opera

The Lion King

Les Mis

Mamma Mia

Most Successful: West End

Les Miserables

The Phantom of the Opera

The Lion King

Blood Brothers

The Woman in Black

Stomp

Broadway Success

Thoroughly Modern Millie

The Drowsy Chaperone

Spring Awakening

Movin’ Out

Pippin

West End Success

Rocky Horror Picture Show

Shrek

Comparing Theatres

Both have about 40 Theatres

Dark Days tend to be Monday- Broadway

West End theatres are mainly bigger

Dark Day Tends to be Sunday- West End

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