The Theatre was originally opened by Russell Shapiro in 1997 in Somerset Road, Greenpoint. It then moved to Shortmarket Street in the CBD in 2005, contributing further vigour to the cultural heartbeat of central Cape Town, being just down the road from Caveau Wine Bar & Heritage Square and just up the road from The New Space Theatre.
On Broadway is a small and personal Cape Town theatre where many stories have been told, many songs sung and many careers catapulted into the big time.
On Broadway’s established dinner and theatre concept is a significant departure from the normally much more formal theatergoing philosophy that is inherent to the larger, grander, more traditional Cape Town theatres. It offers all the pleasures of theatre (we’re talking polished entertainment with great quality lighting and sound) in a plush environment, with the no-compromise aim of giving you a fantastic night out.
And it doesn’t hurt that they serve up not only first-rate theatre productions, but also a variety of fine food. Come in an hour or so before the show to enjoy a meal, and then sit back in your chair with a glass of wine in your hand and allow yourself to be transported to whatever world it is that the performers for the night are creating.
At On Broadway theatre in Cape Town the focus is on creating a personal atmosphere where you feel like a guest in someone’s home, not just an anonymous audience member occupying chair 14 in row 8. It’s precisely this approach that sees people coming back here week after week, requesting particular waitrons and tables.
