Jutland, DENMARK – Vejle Musikteater, a multi-purpose live performance venue in Jutland, Denmark, recently reopened fully after the pandemic complete with a new Robe ESPRITE house lighting package. Sixteen of these fixtures were added as front lighting to the existing over-stage rig of 16 in the Main Hall, now comprising a house lighting package of 32 ESPRITES.Read More »More Robe in the House at Denmark’s Vejle Musikteater
LONDON – Andy Evans has been appointed Commercial Director, Europe at Electrosonic Group. In his new role, Evans will lead the sales and business development… Read More »Electrosonic Appoints Andy Evans as Commercial Director, Europe
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LAKELAND, FL – When it comes to the lights in his house of worship rig, Dominic Lopenzo is completely partial to beam fixtures, or more specifically the beam function in Chauvet Professional’s Rogue RH1 Hybrid. “Beams have become my favorite, because they add so much energy to a room,” he said. “I find myself going to them often.” Lopenzo is technical director of Grace City Church, a dynamic 750-seat house of worship that draws worshippers of all ages for its three contemporary Sunday services.Read More »Grace City Church Gets Concert Looks With Chauvet Professional
Obsidian Control Systems announces the newest addition to its successful and expanding NETRON range of innovative data distribution devices. The NETRON EP2™ is a no nonsense, no compromise Ethernet to DMX gateway solution for the professional lighting and AV markets. Part of the NETRON family of easy-to-use EtherDMX nodes, it offers a high-value solution for any type of system that requires rugged hardware, flexible configuration, and a reliable Ethernet to DMX gateway solution at an affordable price.
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Wenger Corporation announces the addition of a custom Diva® Acoustical Shell at Belmont University’s Fisher Center for the Performing Arts in Nashville, TN. The shell complements the majestic architecture at Belmont and will accommodate the school’s dance, theatre, and musical performances, as well as an array of special events, including performances by the Nashville Ballet, Nashville Opera, traveling Broadway shows, and international artists.Read More »Belmont’s Masterpiece: Custom Shell Helps All Performers Shine
NASHVILLE – Bandit Lites has been nominated for Best Concert Visuals at the 33rd Annual Pollstar 2022 Awards. The awards will return to their original… Read More »Bandit Lites Nominated for Pollstar 2022 Award
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Saint-Denis, FRANCE – Robe France enjoyed the buzz and excitement generated by the 2021 JTSE (Journées Techniques du Spectacle et de l’Evénement) expo staged Nov. 23-24 at Les Docks de Paris in the Saint-Denis area near Paris. It was a welcome return to face to face – or mask to mask – meeting opportunities after the 2020 online event. Robe’s French team also celebrated this landmark putting a special focus on the launch of the new T11 range of theatrical luminaires, a three-in-one LED lighting solution.Read More »Robe France Catches the T11 Buzz at Busy JTSE Expo
The pop musical SIX unites the six wives of Henry VIII in one place and time as a sassy girl group. The musical began life… Read More »The Importance of Silhouette for Costume Design
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PARIS – Ayrton announced that lighting designer, director and programmer Marc Lorenz has joined its growing international team as designer relationship manager with a focus on Europe, effective Dec. 1. Lorenz brings more than 30 years of experience to his new role with Ayrton.
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USITT has announced its newest Fellows of the Institute: Kathy A. Perkins, Jenny Kenyon, Paul Brunner, and David Stewart. Fellows achieve this recognition through many years of exceptional participation in various aspects of USITT and the entertainment industry.
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There are many tributes to the late Stephen Sondheim. Here are two more that Stage Directions has learned of—Broadway theaters will be dimming their lights on December 8, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. EST for one minute. Also, the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts has an exhibit of the many letters and correspondence of Stephen Sondheim as well as set models and photos of his collaborators. Read on for further details on each of these tribute to the iconic composer and lyricist of musical theater.Read More »More Tributes to Stephen Sondheim
