“ ‘Broadway to Sandy: The Show is Back On’ is an NPR story
about how Broadway is affected when a disaster such as Hurricane Sandy occurs.
The traffic intensifies all around the city and the crew has such a difficult
time finding transportation. Broadway is “a symbol of New York” as the mayor
said in the interview with the writer; the show must always go on. So, when a
tragedy such as Sandy occurs, dedicated Broadway members find a way into the
city, whether it is renting a car, catching a taxi, riding the bus, a bike, or
even walking. Cancelled shows bring about a huge loss, so even in the midst of
a tragedy, Broadway tries to keep cancellations at an absolute minimum.”
Jessica Zimmer, 20-year-old Broadway fan says, “In my
opinion, it is positive that the employees of Broadway tried to keep the shows
going because watching a show can give the people of New York something
entertaining to do during a time of crisis. There so many people without power
in their homes that having a destination like Broadway can take them away from
the reality of the tragedy for a few hours. However, I think it is sad for the
cast because the commute to Broadway seems horribly difficult. Many actors and
crew put in so much effort to make it there on time and I am sure that it was greatly
stressful for them. I find it inspiring that the productions on Broadway are so
dedicated and that everyone involved still finds a way to make the magic
happen.”
“Overall, from the NPR interviews, and my interview with
Jessica, it is apparent that Broadway finding a way to make shows happen, no matter
what, is really inspiring for the people of New York and those who experienced
the tragedy of hurricane Sandy.”
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