1796
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 TheatreBroadway | 3 perf. |
| April 27, 1796 | The Sicilian Romance / Roman Father / Devil Upon Two Sticks John Street TheatreBroadway |
December: 1 opening
| December 19, 1796 | Edwin and Angelina John Street TheatreBroadway | 1 perf. |