For some people the term "off-Broadway" may have a negative connotation, such as not being good enough for Broadway or lacking in star power or quality. This is entirely untrue. Off-Broadway basically refers to theater capacity.   These plays have the advantage of a more intimate setting, which allows for more experimental, edgier productions. 

Comics like John Leguizamo and Margaret Cho have conceived one-person shows that flourish in their smaller environment, whereas holding them in larger theaters might detract from their charm. Other acts, such as the "Blue Man Group," have become off-Broadway staples, carving their own niche into the scene. 

Several of the more famous off-Broadway venues are the Joseph Papp Public Theater, The Westside Theatre and the Douglas Fairbanks Theatre (the latter two are located along Theatre Row on West 42^nd Street). If you're looking for a play that's a little of the beaten path and maybe even take a chance or two, do not overlook an off-Broadway production. You'll be pleasantly surprised.