Thoroughfare in New York City famous for its theatres (8)

I believe the answer is:

broadway

(Other definitions for broadway that I've seen before include "New York city street" , "New York's theatre centre" , "General route" , "New York theatre land" , "New York theatre area" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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