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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. ______.