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What did original performances of Shakespeares plays have in common with modern Broadway plays?

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The original performances of Shakespeare's plays and the modern Broadway plays had in common the following factor :

They debuted in a large theater in a big city

Step-by-step explanation:

  • William Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon"
  • Many people believe William Shakespeare is the best British writer of all time.
  • Broadway theatre, also known simply as Broadway, refers to the theatrical performances presented in the 41 professional theatres, each with 500 or more seats, located in the Theater District and Lincoln Center along Broadway, in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.
  • The majority of Broadway shows are musicals.
  • Both of these happened in large theatres in large cities.
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