AJR: ‘The Maybe Man’ Tour
Alt-pop trio AJR’s current “The Maybe Man” tour takes audience on an emotional journey. Production Designer Mitchell Schellenger and Lighting Designer Ezra Donellan add to the impact with the show’s visual design.
Megadeth ‘Crush the World’ Tour
Production and Lighting Designer Bryan Hartley got back with the iconic thrash metal band Megadeth for their Crush the World tour, a 12-show run through nine South American countries.
The Dead South ‘Chains & Stakes’ World Tour
The Dead South hits the road with a production and lighting design by John Frattalone, Jason Hartwyk, and Ben Silverstein.
Q&A with Mitski Show Designer Andi Watson
American singer/songwriter Mitski wrapped up her spring tour in April in support of her latest album. Show Designer Andi Watson collaborated with the artist and her team to provide a scenic and lighting design that fully supported the narrative of her music.
Tyler Childers’ ‘Mule Pull 24’ Tour
For the “Mule Pull ‘24” tour, Tyler Childers’ production team included Show Designer Kyle Kegan, Lighting Director Jack Davis, and Visual Effects Specialist and Media Server Programmer Drew Mercadante.
Benson Boone’s ‘Fireworks & Rollerblades’ World Tour
Benson Boone’s out on his “Fireworks & Rollerblades” world tour featuring the work of Production Designer Mitchell Schellenger and Lighting Designer Jason Rothberg.
Tyler Truss Systems
PLSN speaks with the leadership team of Tyler Truss Systems on their 20th anniversary as we highlight this industry-leading company’s history and look to the future.
Stage Directions Callboard
The Tony Awards Administration Committee presented the 2024 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre to five outstanding contributors to the Broadway industry. The Wilma Theater in Philadelphia, PA, meanwhile, received the 2024 Regional Theatre Tony Award.
Lap Chi Chu’s Busy Broadway Spring
With two Broadway shows on the boards this spring season, “Suffs” and “Uncle Vanya,” Lighting Designer Lap Chi Chu always illuminates the narrative in a thoughtful and substantive way.
Tony Awards Design Nominations
Here is the list of designers nominated for a 2024 Tony Award.
Rigging and Truss
A special focus on rigging and truss, with recent product developments by Atlanta Rigging Systems, GENeRICO, the Harrington brand at Kito Crosby, LIFTKET, TAF and Tyler Truss Systems.
‘Sugar’
Cinematographer Richard Rutkowski shares some insights on his work shooting some of the fast-paced Neo-noir episodes of the AppleTV+ production of Sugar. He supported the narrative shooting all around Hollywood and Los Angeles, even shooting a classic noir film sequence inside the series.