Influences On Broadway

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Art has been around since prehistoric times and has been one of the many ways of expressing oneself. Whether it’s through dance, music, or painting, art has made many differences in the world. Throughout history, Broadway has both influenced and been influenced by the society surrounding it.

There’s a reason why New York has one of the highest annual attendance rates of any tourist attraction in the world, and it’s not just because of the pizza. Tourism in New York City serves over 56 million foreign and American tourists each year, with the Broadway Theater District being a popular attraction. Broadway is also at the center of commercial culture in America, drawing national attention and publicity. In its earlier days, shows in Broadway

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