1840
4 shows opened on Broadway in 1840.
Broadway opened 4 shows in 1840, far more than the years around it.
1940!, by A. Allan, opened October 15, 1840 at Olympic Theatre and ran 32 performances.
Opened in 1840
May: 1 opening
| May 21, 1840 | La Musquitoe Olympic Theatre, Broadway |
October: 1 opening
| October 15, 1840 | 1940! Olympic Theatre, Broadway | 32 perf. |
November: 1 opening
| November 2, 1840 | Buy-It-Dear, 'Tis Made of Cashmere Olympic Theatre, Broadway | 30 perf. |
December: 1 opening
| December 23, 1840 | The Cat's in the Larder Olympic Theatre, Broadway | 27 perf. |
Closed in 1840
| May 30, 1840 | The Strange Gentleman/ The Roof Scrambler Olympic Theatre, opened 1839 |