What are Off Broadway and Off Off Broadway?
These terms refer primarily to theatre size rather than location. Generally speaking, playhouses in Manhattan with fewer than 499 seats are considered “Off Broadway.” Playhouses with fewer than 100 seats are generally called Off Off Broadway. Off and Off Off Broadway theatres are located in various neighborhoods throughout Manhattan.
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