When attending a professional theatrical production, the audience usually only sees some of the people who are responsible for bringing it to life: the actors, and sometimes musicians and stagehands. However, behind the curtain there is a world of highly accomplished individuals who have collaborated to bring a show to the stage. How Broadway Works: Building and Running a Show from the People Who Make It Happen celebrates the often unsung and unseen people without whom a professional production would be impossible. Author Sharon Grace Powers showcases more than thirty critical roles behind the scenes, detailing artists' and artisans' expertise, creative contributions, and problem-solving talents and explaining how their labors are integrated into the fabric of a show's development from preproduction to opening night and beyond. Whether you're just curious how Broadway's magic materializes or you're considering a theatrical career that doesn't require singing, dancing, or acting in the spotlight, this book serves as a handy and accessible introduction.