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The Glamorous Hudson Theatre

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Home to the Yankees baseball team, New York is a nation of dreams where young talent thrives and legends are born. This truly international metropolis has a quite distinct character to it that is unmistakably evident to all who visit. You will be surrounded by breathtaking skyscrapers and busy city streets that feel the footsteps of thousands of locals everyday as they scurry about motivated by that unshakable American spirit. New York is also home to many tourist attractions such as museums, exhibition centres, art galleries and theatres. New York is also a global giant when it comes to financial muscle and economic influence.

The Hudson Theatre is one of the most recognizable names in the world of theatre. Having played host to a number of legends over the years. This precious artistic nest where such talents as Barbara Streisand, Vincent Price, Bob Hope and even the great rock and roll legend Elvis Presley performed in front of their faithful fans still manages to gain the attention of the entertainment world by showcasing talent from all parts of the country and beyond.

Live television performances such as the Tonight Show and The Price is Right were also staged within these walls and were met with great reactions by local audiences. In recent times reality television shows have been what dominates the stage of the Hudson Theatre. While a number of American Idol auditions have been carried out at this venue, The Last Comic Standing which is produced by NBC is another popular television show that chose the Hudson Theatre as one of its stages to crown America’s top stand up comedian. Product launches of top companies and many other events fill up the calendar of this busy venue which ensures that there is never a dull day at the Hudson Theatre.

Find tasteful accommodation in the heart of this sprawling city at Millennium Broadway Hotel New York where you can find heavenly dining options and well equipped meeting spaces with the least amount of hassle. This centrally located New York hotel also offers guests easy access to many of the city’s most popular shopping and entertainment venues.

The Broadway Theatre District – Entertainment at Its Best

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The Broadway Theatre district is situated in Midtown Manhattan. The area is dotted with Broadway theatres including restaurants, hotels, movie theatres and other entertainment venues in the vicinity.

The district begins from 40th Street to 54th Street, and extends from east of Sixth Avenue to west of Eighth Avenue, and includes Times Square as well. The area of Broadway which flows through the theatre district is commonly called the Great White Way. In ‘Theatre Row’, which is an area on 42nd Street from Ninth Avenue to Eleventh Avenue, comprises many Broadway theatres, may also be considered to be an extension of the Broadway Theatre District, although it is not considered so officially.

Broadway theatre, simply known as Broadway, refers to theatre performances acted out at one of the 39 large professional theaters located in Manhattan.
Broadway Theatre is the equivalent of London’s West End theatre, and is usually considered to showcase the highest quality of commercial theatre in the English-speaking world.

The theatre district is a popular tourist attraction in the city of New York. According to New York’s Broadway League, the Broadway shows have sold approximately $937 million worth of tickets in 2007 and 2008.

When in New York it is only natural to want to watch a Broadway show and these shows sell roughly a billion dollars worth of tickets annually contributing towards the tourist industry. In addition tourists who come to watch the shows in turn generate billions into restaurants and hotels.

A New York Hotel such as the Millennium Broadway Hotel New York is located in the heart of Times Square and offers easy access to Broadway theatres, Fifth Avenue and some fine dinning as well. Guests at this hotel could enjoy the Manhattan skyline from the spacious guest rooms and suites of this hotel.