1) In this scene from Godspell, the actors used trampolines built into the stage. The extra height and novelty of the trampolines adds substantial effect to the scene. By grabbing the viewer's attention, this form of technology is a useful technique for bringing the show to life.
2) In the beginning scene of Oliver! the townsfolk are walking in a snowy town helped by actual falling snow (or something white). The people are also carrying working lanterns. Both of these props add authenticity to the stage and make the audience feel as though it were real.
3) In this scene from All That Jazz, there is a unique lighting fixture with a slightly transparent screen in the background. The spotlights and lights on stage all provide some pretty crazy appearances in a fairly simple jazz piece.
4) The Addams Family uses a more indirect form of technology: makeup design. Most of the costume and makeup design used in this broadway adaptation uses technology. The complexity and precision of the equipment and products was only made possible by various form of technology. Without this technology, the characters would not resemble the original cartoon.
5) Again, the lighting in Finian's Rainbow was a vital part in bringing this show to life. By using different colors, filters, and spotlights, the characters appear differently and become more prominent on stage.
6) Another indirect form of technology on Broadway is set design. This beautiful piece in Phantom of the Opera is created thanks to some form of machinery (I wouldn't know specifics). Stage creations like the one at 0:34 could not be made (or at least not as well) without technology.
7) This scene (0:56), along with others from Marry Poppins use the technology of wire suspension and acrobatics. Initially a children's book, the Broadway remake had to stay true to its roots, and this technology allowed to do just that.
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