1. Theatre of the USA

2. New York Theatre world Broadway theatresOff – Broadway theatres

3. Broadway theatres There are 39 large professional theatres with 500 seats or more located in the Theatre District, New York; represent the highest level of commercial theatre in the English- speaking world;

4. Broadway theatres The most popular performances are Musicals; significant tourist attraction in New York City;

5. The Broadway Theatre Notable productions: 1951: Oklahoma!; 1962: My Fair Lady; 1985: The King and I; 2008: Shrek the Musical

6. Off – Broadway theatres have no definite geographic location; often provide more experimental, challenging and intimate performances than it is possible in larger Broadway theatres;

7. Off – Broadway theatres The Living Theatre Bread & Puppet Theatre Theatre of the Absurd

8. Resources http://www.theatrehistory.com/american/hornblow01.html http://theatreusa.com/ http://www.breadandpuppet.org/ http://www.broadwaytheatre.org.uk/