Designing the 1975
Production and Lighting Designer, Tobias Rylander invites us inside the two-story house set he designed for the Manchester, UK-based art rock band, The 1975 in support of their ‘Still… At Their Very Best’ tour.
Opening the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2023
Tom Sutherland of DX7 Design and Ray Winkler of STUFISH Entertainment Architects take us onto the starting grid for the massive opening ceremony of the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Production Support at the Las Vegas Grand Prix
Show and Design Group, Pyrotecnico, PyrotecnicoFX, and Guardian Barrier Services share their view on supporting the ‘Only in Las Vegas’ Formula 1 race.
Jim Brammer, Lifetime Achievement Honoree
We spotlight the remarkable story of this year’s Parnelli Awards Lifetime Achievement Honoree, Jim Brammer.
Designing ‘Angel of Light’
Step inside, if you dare…learn how old Hollywood came alive in the immersive walk-through horror experience, ‘Angel of Light’ at the historic Los Angeles Theatre.
Fearless Collaboration: Why the Next Generation is Essential for Success
Laura Frank shares an excerpt from her insightful keynote speech, “Fearless Collaboration: Why the Next Generation is Essential for Success.”
Jesse Sandler, Production Manager
Production Manager Jesse Sandler, currently working with Phish, was Production Manager for Bon Jovi for a decade and has also worked for Nickelback, Prince, and Michael Jackson.
Denny Rich, Production Manager
Denny Rich describes a touring career journey that began in his late teens, included the complexities of complex and unique tours like ‘Roger Waters: The Wall,’ and continues in a post-pandemic environment where finding ready and able crew members continues to be a significant challenge.
City Theatrical’s Gary Fails Retires
Gary Fails took his well-deserved bows at the end of 2023 when he retired from City Theatrical, a company he founded 37 years ago.
Goosemas in Space, Lee Rose Refocuses, and Looking Ahead
Debi Moen gives us the scoop on Goosemas in Space, Lee Rose, and Libby Gray.
All for the Audience
Chris Lose explains why he feels his real client is always the audience.
Showtime Special: The Top Tours of 2023
Last year was truly a year of blockbuster tours. From the sheer scale of the productions to the mega-wattage of talent taking to the road, 2023 was next level.