- designating the kind of experimental, low-budget, or noncommercial productions associated with theatre outside the Broadway area in New York
- (of theatres) not located on Broadway
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off′ Broad′way,
off′-Broad′way, adj., adv.
- Show Businessprofessional drama produced in New York City in small theaters often away from the Broadway area and characterized by experimental productions.
- 1950–55, American.
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off-Broadway adj
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