Is the great white way part of times square?

Question:Yes, part of the "Great White Way (Broadway) runs into Times Square. In fact, Disney's involvement in Broadway with the stage version of Beauty and the Beast is often credited with reviving Times Square. Exactly how much weight should be given to that is open to debate, but it definitely played a part.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Yes, part of the "Great White Way (Broadway) runs into Times Square. In fact, Disney's involvement in Broadway with the stage version of Beauty and the Beast is often credited with reviving Times Square. Exactly how much weight should be given to that is open to debate, but it definitely played a part.

The Great White Way is an old nickname from Broadway. As in "Broadway, the Great White Way." Sort of like New York City is "The Big Apple." It was named that because of all the spectacular lighted signs. Might have been Walter Winchell that coined the term. I'm almost positive it was one of the old Broadway newspaper columnists.