Broadway
Broadway plays or musicals are performed in New York City. "Off Broadway" originally referred to the location of a venue (and its productions) on a street in Manhattan's Theater District that intersected the street called Broadway—the long-time hub of the theater industry in the United States. Now, generally speaking, the term refers to a professional venue in New York City whose seating capacity is between 99 and 500, or to a specific production that first appeared in such a venue.
The rationale behind the designation is based on the implication that an Off-Broadway production is smaller and less elaborate—in terms of venue size, production cost, etc.—than a "Broadway" production.
There was a time when, regardless of the size of the venue, a theatre could not be considered Off Broadway if it were within the "Broadway Box" (the traditional Broadway Theatre District). This is no longer the case as evidenced by a number of theatres in that area, including (but not limited to) New World Stages, The Little Shubert Theatre and The Snapple Center. However, if an Off-Broadway theatre is located within the "Broadway Box," then there is a slightly higher minimum salary requirement for actors, according to Actors' Equity (labor union for live-theater performers) rules.
A number of successful Off-Broadway shows have had subsequent runs on Broadway. For instance, the musicals, "A Chorus Line", Godspell, Avenue Q, Rent, Spring Awakening, Hair, Grey Gardens, Little Shop of Horrors, and Stephen Sondheim's Sunday in the Park with George, and the plays Doubt, I Am My Own Wife, Bridge & Tunnel and Tina Howe's Coastal Disturbances were initially presented Off Broadway. However, productions such as Stomp, Blue Man Group, Altar Boys, Perfect Crime and Naked Boys Singing have run successfully for several years in Off-Broadway venues. The Fantasticks, the longest-running musical in theatre history, spent its original 42-year run Off Broadway.In 2008, three Off-Broadway shows, title of show, In the Heights and Passing Strange, transferred to Broadway although Passing Strange and title of show struggled to find audiences and closed quickly.
Off-Broadway shows, performers, and creative staff are eligible for nomination for the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award, the Outer Circle Critics Award, the Drama Desk Award, the Obie Award (presented since 1956 by The Village Voice), and the Lucille Lortel Award (created in 1985 by the League of Off-Broadway Theatres & Producers). Although Off-Broadway shows are not eligible for Tony Awards, an exception was made in 1956 (before the rules were changed), when Lotte Lenya won for "Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical," for the Off-Broadway production of The Threepenny Opera.
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New York
New York Malls
Queens Center MallThe Queens Center Mall in Elmhurst is the biggest mall in Queens, New
York, and is one of the most successful malls in the nation. In 2004, remodeling more than doubled the number of stores at Queens Center. Details on this indoor, enclosed mall:
Mall Profile - Queens Center Mall
Main Stores: Bath and Body, Foot Locker, Gap, Baby Gap, Gap Kids, JCPenny, Macy's, Modell's, 9 West, Victoria's Secret, Sam Goody, Aeropostale, and many many more.
Address: 90-15 Queens Blvd, Elmhurst, NY 11373 Queens Blvd (north side) at Woodhaven Blvd, just off the L.I.E. (Map - Google)
Phone: 718-592-3900
Parking: There are two large indoor parking lots ($3 for the first hour) as well as outdoor lots adjacent to the mall. You may get lucky and find street parking, but don't count on it.
Mass Transit: R, V, or G subways to Woodhaven Blvd. Bus, Q11, Q29, Q38, Q53, Q60, Q88, QM10 Express, QM11 Express, B58, or B59. See the Queens Center Mall profile for more transportation details.
Queens Place MallThe Queens Place Mall in Elmhurst is the much smaller cousin of the Queens Center Mall, just a long block away on Queens Boulevard. Details on this indoor, enclosed mall:
Main Stores: Best Buy, Target, Rockaway Bedding
Food and Drink: Outback Steakhouse
Address: 88-01 Queens Blvd (north side) and Woodhaven Blvd, just off the L.I.E., Elmhurst, NY, 11373 (Map - Google)
Parking and Mass Transit: See above in Queens Center listing
Atlas Park MallThe latest addition to shopping centers in Queens, and one of the best, is The Shops at Atlas Park in Glendale. Learn more about this interesting mall and it's outdoor "village square" layout in our profile and review.
Profile: Atlas Park Mall
Address: 8000 Cooper Ave, Glendale, NY (at 80th St) (Map - Google)
Bay TerraceIn Bayside, the Bay Terrace Mall is an outdoor strip mall, and small compared to the Queens Center Mall. It is convenient to the Cross Island Expressway. Though the parking lot can get congested, overall the shopping is above average.
Main Stores: Gap, Ann Taylor, Waldbaums, Barnes and Noble, Bath and Body Works, Stride Rite, Victoria's Secret, Foot Locker, Claire's, Parade of Shoes, Chico's, Kay Bee Toys, Lane Bryant, Men's Warehouse, Motherhood Maternity, Peter Pan Games, Kinko's, and many more.
Food and Drink: Applebee's, Outback Steakhouse, Quiznos' Subs, and more.
Movies?: Yes
Address: 26th Ave and Bell Blvd, Bayside, NY (Map - Google) - Main entrance on Bell Blvd.
Parking: There is a large, free parking lot at the Mall's lower level and a smaller lot above on 26th Avenue. You will need to walk down a staircase to reach the main shopping area from the small lot.
Mass Transit: Q13 to Bell Blvd and 23rd Ave. Q28 to 213th Pl and Bay Terrace Court.
College Point Shopping AreaJust north of Flushing, on 20th Avenue in College Point there are several strip malls next to one another. Although there is plenty of parking, traffic on 20th backups from exit 15 off the Whitestone Expressway (and even back to the Van Wyck) almost every weekend. If at all possible, drive the side streets (up from Flushing) to 20th Avenue, get there early, or go on a weekday. It is not too difficult to walk from one strip mall to the next, but most drive from lot to lot.
Main Stores: TJ Maxx, Target, Old Navy, Modell's Sporting Goods, BJ's Wholesale Club, Waldbaums, and more.
Food and Drink: Starbucks, McDonalds
Movies?: No
Address: 135-05 20th Ave, between 132nd St and Whitestone Expwy, College Point, NY (Map - Google)
Parking: Parking is readily available in free lots
Mass Transit: Q20A or Q76 to 20th Ave.
The Flushing MallThis indoor mall in downtown Flushing, Queens, has lots of small shops, carrying everything from fashion and jewelry to art, toys, and cell phones. Plus there's a varied Asian food court and the offices of a couple community organizations. There are bargains to be found at the Flushing Mall, though the real appeal of the mall is convenience. With so many retailers in one location, it is easy to shop for small gifts and get a lot done in a short time. Although people from all over come to the mall, the main clientele are locals, especially Chinese, and the mall caters to their tastes and needs. The back area of the mall suffers from less business and a noxious second entrance.
Stores: See the Flushing Mall website for a list of all stores.
Food and Drink: Food court, mostly Chinese and Korean snacks, dumplings, and noodles.
Movies?: No
Address: 133-31 39th Ave, at Prince St, Flushing, NY (Map - Google)
Phone: 718-762-9000
Parking: Parking is available on the street, in a private lot across from the mall on 39th Avenue, and in a public lot on Prince Street.
Mass Transit: The mall is walking distance from the 7 subway and LIRR in downtown Flushing. Buses in the downtown: 2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 25, 28, 34, 44, 65, and 66.
More: Shopping in Downtown Flushing
Metro MallOver in Middle Village, the Metro Mall can sometimes feel like the cemetery it faces, but it gets busy with easy subway access from the M line and bargain hunters stocking up at BJ's Wholesale Club. An odd layout contributes to an awkward shopping experience.
Stores: BJ's Wholesale, Funtopia USA, Toys 'R Us, Levitz, Conway's
Food and Drink: No
Movies?: No
Address: 6626 Metropolitan Ave, Middle Village, NY 11379 (Map - Google)
Phone: 718-386-7436
Parking: Plenty of spots on the roof
Mass Transit: M subway to Metropolitan Ave
Douglaston Plaza Shopping CenterOn a hillside overlooking the Cross Island Parkway, the Douglaston Mall is a small, outdoor mall, anchored by Macy's. This place was built for the car, and it's awkward to walk between stores. The best thing is the very easy access to the LIE and Cross Island.
Stores: Macy's, Modell's, Waldbaum's, Toys R Us
Food and Drink: Burger King, Starbucks
Movies?: Yes
Address: 242-02 61st Ave, Douglaston, NY (Map - Google)
Phone: 718-225-4642
Parking: Outdoor and covered lots
Mass Transit: Q30
Mall Websites for Queens
Queens Center MallBay Terrace MallFlushing Mall
More Shopping in Queens
Shopping in FlushingShopping in Jackson HeightsOther Resources
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Queens Center MallThe Queens Center Mall in Elmhurst is the biggest mall in Queens, New
York, and is one of the most successful malls in the nation. In 2004, remodeling more than doubled the number of stores at Queens Center. Details on this indoor, enclosed mall:
Mall Profile - Queens Center Mall
Main Stores: Bath and Body, Foot Locker, Gap, Baby Gap, Gap Kids, JCPenny, Macy's, Modell's, 9 West, Victoria's Secret, Sam Goody, Aeropostale, and many many more.
Address: 90-15 Queens Blvd, Elmhurst, NY 11373 Queens Blvd (north side) at Woodhaven Blvd, just off the L.I.E. (Map - Google)
Phone: 718-592-3900
Parking: There are two large indoor parking lots ($3 for the first hour) as well as outdoor lots adjacent to the mall. You may get lucky and find street parking, but don't count on it.
Mass Transit: R, V, or G subways to Woodhaven Blvd. Bus, Q11, Q29, Q38, Q53, Q60, Q88, QM10 Express, QM11 Express, B58, or B59. See the Queens Center Mall profile for more transportation details.
Queens Place MallThe Queens Place Mall in Elmhurst is the much smaller cousin of the Queens Center Mall, just a long block away on Queens Boulevard. Details on this indoor, enclosed mall:
Main Stores: Best Buy, Target, Rockaway Bedding
Food and Drink: Outback Steakhouse
Address: 88-01 Queens Blvd (north side) and Woodhaven Blvd, just off the L.I.E., Elmhurst, NY, 11373 (Map - Google)
Parking and Mass Transit: See above in Queens Center listing
Atlas Park MallThe latest addition to shopping centers in Queens, and one of the best, is The Shops at Atlas Park in Glendale. Learn more about this interesting mall and it's outdoor "village square" layout in our profile and review.
Profile: Atlas Park Mall
Address: 8000 Cooper Ave, Glendale, NY (at 80th St) (Map - Google)
Bay TerraceIn Bayside, the Bay Terrace Mall is an outdoor strip mall, and small compared to the Queens Center Mall. It is convenient to the Cross Island Expressway. Though the parking lot can get congested, overall the shopping is above average.
Main Stores: Gap, Ann Taylor, Waldbaums, Barnes and Noble, Bath and Body Works, Stride Rite, Victoria's Secret, Foot Locker, Claire's, Parade of Shoes, Chico's, Kay Bee Toys, Lane Bryant, Men's Warehouse, Motherhood Maternity, Peter Pan Games, Kinko's, and many more.
Food and Drink: Applebee's, Outback Steakhouse, Quiznos' Subs, and more.
Movies?: Yes
Address: 26th Ave and Bell Blvd, Bayside, NY (Map - Google) - Main entrance on Bell Blvd.
Parking: There is a large, free parking lot at the Mall's lower level and a smaller lot above on 26th Avenue. You will need to walk down a staircase to reach the main shopping area from the small lot.
Mass Transit: Q13 to Bell Blvd and 23rd Ave. Q28 to 213th Pl and Bay Terrace Court.
College Point Shopping AreaJust north of Flushing, on 20th Avenue in College Point there are several strip malls next to one another. Although there is plenty of parking, traffic on 20th backups from exit 15 off the Whitestone Expressway (and even back to the Van Wyck) almost every weekend. If at all possible, drive the side streets (up from Flushing) to 20th Avenue, get there early, or go on a weekday. It is not too difficult to walk from one strip mall to the next, but most drive from lot to lot.
Main Stores: TJ Maxx, Target, Old Navy, Modell's Sporting Goods, BJ's Wholesale Club, Waldbaums, and more.
Food and Drink: Starbucks, McDonalds
Movies?: No
Address: 135-05 20th Ave, between 132nd St and Whitestone Expwy, College Point, NY (Map - Google)
Parking: Parking is readily available in free lots
Mass Transit: Q20A or Q76 to 20th Ave.
The Flushing MallThis indoor mall in downtown Flushing, Queens, has lots of small shops, carrying everything from fashion and jewelry to art, toys, and cell phones. Plus there's a varied Asian food court and the offices of a couple community organizations. There are bargains to be found at the Flushing Mall, though the real appeal of the mall is convenience. With so many retailers in one location, it is easy to shop for small gifts and get a lot done in a short time. Although people from all over come to the mall, the main clientele are locals, especially Chinese, and the mall caters to their tastes and needs. The back area of the mall suffers from less business and a noxious second entrance.
Stores: See the Flushing Mall website for a list of all stores.
Food and Drink: Food court, mostly Chinese and Korean snacks, dumplings, and noodles.
Movies?: No
Address: 133-31 39th Ave, at Prince St, Flushing, NY (Map - Google)
Phone: 718-762-9000
Parking: Parking is available on the street, in a private lot across from the mall on 39th Avenue, and in a public lot on Prince Street.
Mass Transit: The mall is walking distance from the 7 subway and LIRR in downtown Flushing. Buses in the downtown: 2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 25, 28, 34, 44, 65, and 66.
More: Shopping in Downtown Flushing
Metro MallOver in Middle Village, the Metro Mall can sometimes feel like the cemetery it faces, but it gets busy with easy subway access from the M line and bargain hunters stocking up at BJ's Wholesale Club. An odd layout contributes to an awkward shopping experience.
Stores: BJ's Wholesale, Funtopia USA, Toys 'R Us, Levitz, Conway's
Food and Drink: No
Movies?: No
Address: 6626 Metropolitan Ave, Middle Village, NY 11379 (Map - Google)
Phone: 718-386-7436
Parking: Plenty of spots on the roof
Mass Transit: M subway to Metropolitan Ave
Douglaston Plaza Shopping CenterOn a hillside overlooking the Cross Island Parkway, the Douglaston Mall is a small, outdoor mall, anchored by Macy's. This place was built for the car, and it's awkward to walk between stores. The best thing is the very easy access to the LIE and Cross Island.
Stores: Macy's, Modell's, Waldbaum's, Toys R Us
Food and Drink: Burger King, Starbucks
Movies?: Yes
Address: 242-02 61st Ave, Douglaston, NY (Map - Google)
Phone: 718-225-4642
Parking: Outdoor and covered lots
Mass Transit: Q30
Mall Websites for Queens
Queens Center MallBay Terrace MallFlushing Mall
More Shopping in Queens
Shopping in FlushingShopping in Jackson HeightsOther Resources
More Malls
Atlas Park
Related Articles
Queens Center Mall - Profile of Queens Center Mall in Elmhurst
Chandler Fashion Center in Chandler Arizona - Chandler Fashion Center Shopp...
Boston Malls - A Guide to Boston Malls - Shopping in Boston Malls
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New York
Statue Of Liberty
In New York City, the colossal Statue of Liberty sits on an island in New York Harbor. It was
erected there in 1886, a gift from France to the United States. It is the symbol of American
freedom and American opportunity.
At the Mahoning Valley Council Scouting Exposition in April of 1951, Scouts revealed plans to erect a ten foot copper replica of the Statue of Liberty.
Then on Flag Day, June 14th, the statue replica was unveiled in Wick Park. The next day the statue was moved to a permanent location at the corner of Wick Avenue and Wood Street were [sic] it faced Wick Avenue.
It was set on a concrete base. To the right of the statue was the Rayen School of Engineering on the Youngstown University Campus. Behind the statue was the Board of Education building.
It was one of a number of replicas placed throughout the nation that year by various participating councils, as part of Scouting's 40th Anniversary. The national theme was "Strengthen the Arm of Liberty".
In her right hand was a bronze tablet engraved "July 4, 1776" in Roman numerals. A bronze plaque on the base of the pedestal read, in part, "The Boy Scouts of America dedicate this copy of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity and loyalty."
Scouts an other interested people purchased "shares" to finance the $300 project. They were called "shares of liberty" and were sold for as little as 25¢ a share. Those who purchased a share received a colorful certificate. Robert Renner was chairman of the statue committee.
Troops shared in the maintenance of the statue after it was erected since the pigeons frequently visited it.
The pedestal was designed by P. Arthur D'Orazio and William Pesa, local contractors at that time.
At the Annual Recognition Dinner in March of 1952, at the Calvin Center, J.D. Fowler, a president of the J.D. Fowler Company was presented a miniature Statue of Liberty because his company erected the Statue of Liberty.
The statue remained in view for 14 years, and then it was stolen. No police report was ever made. It is believed to have disappeared on a week-end sometime in the spring of 1965. It was never recovered.
One man recalled, "She was there on a Friday, and Monday she was gone."
It is possible that Liberty was melted down for sale? Or is she hidden beneath years of dust in an attic garage or maybe a fraternity or sorority house? Who knows?
In 1976, Council Executive Ted Parker looked into the possibility of replacing the statue. But the foundry in New Jersey that cast those statues no longer existed.
In New York City, the colossal Statue of Liberty sits on an island in New York Harbor. It was
erected there in 1886, a gift from France to the United States. It is the symbol of American
freedom and American opportunity.
At the Mahoning Valley Council Scouting Exposition in April of 1951, Scouts revealed plans to erect a ten foot copper replica of the Statue of Liberty.
Then on Flag Day, June 14th, the statue replica was unveiled in Wick Park. The next day the statue was moved to a permanent location at the corner of Wick Avenue and Wood Street were [sic] it faced Wick Avenue.
It was set on a concrete base. To the right of the statue was the Rayen School of Engineering on the Youngstown University Campus. Behind the statue was the Board of Education building.
It was one of a number of replicas placed throughout the nation that year by various participating councils, as part of Scouting's 40th Anniversary. The national theme was "Strengthen the Arm of Liberty".
In her right hand was a bronze tablet engraved "July 4, 1776" in Roman numerals. A bronze plaque on the base of the pedestal read, in part, "The Boy Scouts of America dedicate this copy of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity and loyalty."
Scouts an other interested people purchased "shares" to finance the $300 project. They were called "shares of liberty" and were sold for as little as 25¢ a share. Those who purchased a share received a colorful certificate. Robert Renner was chairman of the statue committee.
Troops shared in the maintenance of the statue after it was erected since the pigeons frequently visited it.
The pedestal was designed by P. Arthur D'Orazio and William Pesa, local contractors at that time.
At the Annual Recognition Dinner in March of 1952, at the Calvin Center, J.D. Fowler, a president of the J.D. Fowler Company was presented a miniature Statue of Liberty because his company erected the Statue of Liberty.
The statue remained in view for 14 years, and then it was stolen. No police report was ever made. It is believed to have disappeared on a week-end sometime in the spring of 1965. It was never recovered.
One man recalled, "She was there on a Friday, and Monday she was gone."
It is possible that Liberty was melted down for sale? Or is she hidden beneath years of dust in an attic garage or maybe a fraternity or sorority house? Who knows?
In 1976, Council Executive Ted Parker looked into the possibility of replacing the statue. But the foundry in New Jersey that cast those statues no longer existed.
New York
Restaurants
InsiemeMarco Canora’s newest venture offers the latest in haute Italian dining, but with a fashionable Greenmarket twist.
AnthosThe décor could be more inspired, but the cooking establishes Michael Psilakis as the Mario Batali of nouvelle Aegean cuisine.
SotoThe new temple of refined small-plates dining. Order any dish on the menu containing the word uni.
Park Avenue WinterMichael Stillman’s loopy, extravagant production is the ultimate proof of that aged maxim: In the big city, fine dining is a form of performance art.
BLT MarketHaute Barnyard comes to the Ritz. The hackneyed concept is rescued by the high quality of the cooking.
Hill CountryIf you can’t get yourself to the great brisket capital of Lockhart, Texas, this honky-tonk in the Flatiron district is the next best thing.
RestoThe latest venue for chic gastropub dining. Lamb ribs are the hot dish in beef-eater circles, and these are the best in town.
15 EastThis intimate Union Square joint represents a return to old-fashioned, no-frills sushi dining.
Allen & DelanceyClassical uptown dining comes to the Lower East Side. Considering Neil Ferguson’s talents, the cooking should only get better.
Market TableMarket madness done well. Go at lunchtime, and order the cheeseburger
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