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A [[Music hall|revue]],  [[Cabaret|cabaret]] and theatre  venue in Cape Town which was originally opened  in 1997 by [[Russell Shapiro]], the proprietor of the very popular [[Café Manhattan]], in Somerset Road, Greenpoint. It then moved to 88 Shortmarket Street in the CBD in 2005. The inspiration for this was the Muizenberg-based theatre-restaurant, [[Eauver The Top]]. 
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A [[Music hall|revue]],  [[Cabaret|cabaret]] and theatre  venue in Cape Town which was originally opened  in 1997 by [[Russell Shapiro]] in his popular Café Manhattan, in Somerset Road, Greenpoint.  
  
In early 2005 Russell decided it was time to relocate to more upmarket, glamorous bigger premises -and in April 2005 [[On Broadway]] re-opened to much media buzz at it's new home - 88 Shortmarket Street, Cape Town.  
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In early 2005 it moved to 88 Shortmarket Street in the CBD and later relocated to 44 cnr Long Street and Hout Street, Cape Town, South Africa, 8001.  
  
On Broadway is known for its eclectic array of shows ranging from musical tribute shows, original musical shows, stand-up comedians to straight plays. Many top performers have performed at [[On Broadway]] including [[Pieter-Dirk Uys]], [[Elsabé Zietsman]] and [[Marc Lottering]].  
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The inspiration for the venue came from the Muizenberg-based theatre-restaurant, [[Eauver The Top]]. 
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[[On Broadway]] offers an eclectic array of shows ranging from musical tribute shows, original musical shows, stand-up comedians to straight plays. Many top performers have performed at [[On Broadway]] including [[Pieter-Dirk Uys]], [[Elsabé Zietsman]] and [[Marc Lottering]].  
  
 
== Sources ==
 
== Sources ==
  
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https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/whats-on/shapiros-legendary-vision-916999
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https://www.onbroadway.co.za/
  
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Latest revision as of 06:35, 2 November 2023

A revue, cabaret and theatre venue in Cape Town which was originally opened in 1997 by Russell Shapiro in his popular Café Manhattan, in Somerset Road, Greenpoint.

In early 2005 it moved to 88 Shortmarket Street in the CBD and later relocated to 44 cnr Long Street and Hout Street, Cape Town, South Africa, 8001.

The inspiration for the venue came from the Muizenberg-based theatre-restaurant, Eauver The Top.

On Broadway offers an eclectic array of shows ranging from musical tribute shows, original musical shows, stand-up comedians to straight plays. Many top performers have performed at On Broadway including Pieter-Dirk Uys, Elsabé Zietsman and Marc Lottering.

Sources

https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/whats-on/shapiros-legendary-vision-916999

https://www.onbroadway.co.za/


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