For well over a century, one street in New York City has
been known for the heart of the American theater. The 62.
______. name of the street is Broadway. Mention that name to anyone has
ever visited New York, and he will remember
63. ______. bright lights, eager crowds, and electric air of
excitement. 64. ______. Over the years, Broadway
has known successful and 65.
______. failure, praise and scorn. In recent time it has faced special
problems, both in artistic and financial. Yet,
66. ______. in spite all its imperfections, Broadway remains the center
67. ______. of the theatrical activity in the United States.
The goal of young performers in the U.S. is still to act in a
Broadway play. On Broadway, a play must be popular to attract
68. ______. audiences over a
long period of time. A long run is essential because Broadway theaters are
given financial 69. ______. support by the
government, as are leading theaters in most other countries. Instead, funds
are raised to individual 70. ______. productions
and must be repaid to the investors, if at all possible. The producers need
to find plays which will please audiences: Often the result is a play with
little artistic price.
71. ______.