3 shows opened on Broadway in 1796.

Broadway opened 3 shows in 1796, far more than the years around it.

The Archers, by William Dunlap, opened April 18, 1796 at John Street Theatre and ran 3 performances.

Opened in 1796

April: 2 openings

April 18, 1796	The Archers John Street Theatre, Broadway	3 perf.
April 27, 1796	The Sicilian Romance / Roman Father / Devil Upon Two Sticks John Street Theatre, Broadway

December: 1 opening

December 19, 1796

Edwin and Angelina John Street Theatre, Broadway

1 perf.