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Broadway is the theatre capital of the United States and one of the biggest theatre destinations worldwide.

Broadway, the street that runs the length of Manhattan, has been synonymous with theatre since 1735 when the first theatre was built on the street. Broadway has also become closely associated with American musicals and musical theatre in general.

Today, Broadway typically refers to the theatre district of New York, which is made up of Broadway, as well as the side streets from Times Square to 53rd Street.

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Michael Jackson wanted to star in the film version of Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'The Phantom of the Opera,' a musical Jackson saw several times. Jackson and Lloyd Webber became acquainted because they liked the work of the same musician. The film version of the musical was a success.

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Ben Platt's performance in the Broadway production of 'Dear Evan Hansen' earned critical acclaim. But the same can't be said for the movie. Audiences have torn it to shreds. And one detail about the film has especially irked fans. It concerns the star's unconvincing age.

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