Ahead Quote by James Wolcott

Broadway's not what it used to be.

— Betty Comden

If you look back throughout the history of Broadway, there's always been periods where writers and producers have delivered the kind of things that…

— Christopher Jackson

Although the 'New York Times' annually declares that Broadway is on its deathbed, news of its demise is greatly exaggerated. There's a lot of…

— John Lahr

So somehow we've got to get back to making stuff for people that are not necessarily interested in seeing the common Broadway fare.

— Steven Pasquale

Broadway needs to let go of any fear that it won't succeed and take a knee. There's this rhetoric about being grateful and happy…

— Okieriete Onaodowan

I'm not a person who believes that Broadway is the only place. I think there's lots of work that goes on outside of Broadway…

— Billy Porter

Broadway has a lot more razzle-dazzle than the West End. In terms of the everyday work routine, it's not different, but there's a cachet…

— Richard McCabe

Broadway has changed tremendously from the early days when the shows were referred to as musical comedies. Musical Theater is now a more expanded…

— Betty Buckley

Broadway is always going to have a place in my heart. That is never gonna change!

— Caleb McLaughlin

I think there is an evolving art taking place on Broadway.

— Hugh Panaro

Broadway is so defeating for the most part that it doesn't encourage people to be as tenacious as they should be.

— Ann Reinking

The Broadway audience is made up of a greater percentage of tourists now. There's not nearly as much variety and danger and challenge in…

— John Lithgow