Many new plays are presented first on Broadway,the theatre district of New York City.If they are successful,they later go “on the road” to scores of cities throughout the country.(1)_______________________________________________.To many Americans, seeing a Broadway show is a high point in their visit to the nation's largest city.However, a movement known as “regional theatre” has developed across the United States,and playhouses are attended eagerly in cities throughout the nation.In recent years another side of the New York Theatre has developed,known as “off Broadway”.These plays are modestly staged in small playhouses,but some rank with the best Broadway performances in professional skill,and many enjoy long runs.After the regular theatre season has closed,more than 300 summer theatres go into action in rural areas,in suburbs and at seashore and mountain resorts.Well-known actors often appear in these plays.(2)_________________________________________________.Motion pictures remain a favorite form of entertainment despite the popularity of television.Not as many feature films are being made today as 20 years ago,but the quality of the films has improved.Many movies are now made by independent producers with fresh ideas and approaches.They select their stories and treat the subjects in ways that reflect their creative ideas.Modern methods of movie making,such as the wide screen, color film, and improved sound,(3)____________________________________________.
