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. ______.