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What many people do not know is the fact that a number of popular Broadway musicals had their origin in off- Broadway. The longest running musical of the world, The Fantasticks is a production of this place. The theatre lovers think Off Broadway as the heart of the theater of America.

Some of the most popular Off-Broadway theaters are Union Square Theater, St. Luke's Church, Minetta Lane Theatre, Astor Place Theater and Cherry Lane Theater. There are some people who are not sure about wearing particular costumes for attending the Off Broadway show and musicals. However there is no stereotype rule for dressing for going to the Off-Broadway shows. It is applicable for both dramas and comedies. One may not wear a formal dress for attending such events.

However a majority of the people who go to the Broadway shows prefer sticking to the business casual attire. Among the popular Off-Broadway theater venues the New World Stages is important. It is the biggest one and has five theaters. The majority of the theatres located in the Off Broadway region have a seating capacity of 100 to 500 people. The theatres are the perfect place for spending some leisure time after a grueling days work. It also makes up as a fine place for spending a romantic evening with a date.

One can also get the chance to see the veteran Broadway stars face to face. This includes heavyweights like Cynthia Nixon, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Ethan Hawke. The majority of the Off Broadway theaters are located in the vicinity of the most popular bars, restaurants and neighborhoods of New York. The rates of the tickets are also on the lower side.

One can also get the chance to choose from a variety of musical programs and dramas at the theaters of Off Broadway. In the year 1959 the League of Off Broadway Theatres came into existence. It was meant for furthering and fostering various types of theatrical productions. It started the tradition of giving away the coveted Lucille Lortel Awards for encouraging the talents in Theatre. It was started in 1986. Now it is given in 15 categories. It has become an important annual event in Off Broadway since its inception.

Some of the most notable Lortel Awards recipients are Jane Alexander, Ed Harris, Susan Stroman, Alan Bates, Tony Kushner etc. If one wants to find more information on Off Broadway he can see the site OffBroadway.com.