Broadway refers to the plays, musicals, and special attractions presented in any of the 40 designated playhouses in Manhattan's Theatre District, or on tour to Broadway theaters across North America. Broadway theaters are determined by two criteria: Geographical location: Between 34th & 56th Streets, and 5th & 9th Avenues Between 56th & 72nd Streets, and 5th Avenue & Hudson River Size: Seating capacity exceeds 500 seats. Most shows run between 90 minutes and slightly under three hours. Broadway theaters offer large scale productions with professional actors and sometimes established stars. According to 2014-2015 season statistics, the average purchase price for tickets were $107.38. Currently, Broadway shows attract over 13 million admissions each year.