What It Actually Takes to Run a Broadway Show Every Night | WSJ (Level 1)

Broadway is famous for great shows in New York City. However, many people work behind the scenes to make the magic happen. Jimmy Fedigan is a production electrician who has worked there since 1980. His job is to manage the lights and equipment to ensure every show is perfect. The theaters are often old and small, so workers sometimes sit in tight spaces under the stage. Before a show begins, huge trucks bring in heavy equipment from large warehouses. Teams build the sets and test the lights far away from the theater first. Once the audience arrives, the excitement builds. Technology changes over time, but the feeling of live theater stays the same. It is a special place where people tell stories to a live crowd.