To ensure an emotionally captivating and visually immersive stage experience for the debut of The Notebook musical, Lighting Designer Ben Stanton utilized Martin MAC Ultra Performance and MAC Ultra Wash fixtures.Read More »‘The Notebook’ Brings the Classic Novel to the Stage with Immersive Lighting from Martin Professional
2022 Grammy-winning Dream Theater worked throughout the pandemic to create their newest album A View from the top of the World. In January 2022 they set off on their world tour named Top of the World Tour. The entire vision was created in their Dream Theater headquarters (DTHQ) in the U.S.Read More »Chroma-Q’s Color Force II 72 Used to Light the Stage for Dream Theater
Some venues just lend themselves to creating evocative looks on stage, believes Glenn Ottenbacher. That’s one reason why the lighting designer from A.G. Entertainment USA was only too happy to take on the project of lighting a shared headline show at The Pabst Theatre in Milwaukee, WI recently.Read More »Glenn Ottenbacher Accents Aesthetics at Pabst Theatre with CHAUVET Professional
Designer James L. Moody died on Monday, February 20, 2023, at the age of 80. Lighting Designer for theater, concerts, and television as well as professor, lecturer, author, and mentor, Moody had an amazing and varied career.
We send our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues on his passing. His daughter Kimberly posted on Facebook, saying “For friends and family who knew him and would like to celebrate his life there will be two ceremonies, one at his Buddhist temple in Los Angeles and the other with the United States Coast Guard in Oxnard.” PLSN will share those details when we get them.Read More »In Memoriam: James Moody, Designer, Author, Teacher, Mentor, 80
To ensure enchanting and dynamic visuals for the 2023 broadcast of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, Lighting Designer Lee Rose, with supplier PRG, selected and deployed a comprehensive range of Martin lighting solutions.Read More »‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ Rings in 2023 with Help from Martin Lighting Solutions
The Broadway Technical Theatre History Project, a part of Purchase College, State University of New York, will present the Ninth Broadway technical ‘Backstage Legends and Masters Award’ to theater legend, William M. (Bill) Mensching on Monday, April 24, 2023. This free event is open to everyone, and will also be streamed live.
Lighting and Production Designer Patrick Brannon talks about his approach to design, including for country superstar, and Grammy Award-winner Tim McGraw: “I like to just… Read More »Incorporating All You Learn in Your Design
Ambassador Theatre Group has agreed to combine operations with Jujamcyn Theaters, per a report in The New York Times. The deal, subject to regulatory approval, would expand the Broadway portfolio of ATG, one of the UK’s largest theater landlords.Read More »Broadway Theatre Owners Jujamcyn and Ambassador Theatre Group Join Forces
This month Chris Lose muses on the recent loss of Nook Schoenfeld, who he considered a mentor. Lose took over the LD-at-Large column from Schoenfeld and now uses it to “share some nuggets of wisdom that shaped my career and pay homage to a great man.”
Bandit Lites announced the promotion of Mark Scherer to Client Representative. Scherer is the latest addition to the leadership team at Bandit where his recent adventures on the road will offer a fresh perspective to clients as well as bringing practical applications of the latest in lighting technology. Read More »Bandit Lites Promotes Mark Scherer to Client Representative
Where would we be without him? Of course we’re talking about Dr. Joel E. Rubin. In honor of Dr. Rubin’s 95th birthday, a number of people have decided that the most meaningful celebration would be an informal Festschrift* of contributions from the many people whose lives he has positively impacted over his long career. See below for the Call for Contributions honoring Dr. Rubin for his birthday.Read More »Call for Contributions to Celebrate Dr. Joel E. Rubin on his 95th Birthday
Awakening, at Wynn Las Vegas, is a spectacle of sight and sound, weaving myth and magic throughout the 360-degree custom designed theater. Conceived and created by Baz Halpin, Bernie Yuman, Michael Curry and a world-renowned team of talent behind some of the most iconic moments in live entertainment. That team discuss their work on the show in this video look Behind the Spectacle:
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Read More »Video of the Week: Design and Technology for ‘Awakening’ at The Wynn