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Croatia-Based Rock Group Celebrate 40 Years; Tour Rig Includes Robe Fixtures

Nook Schoenfeld, Editor, PLSN

The Little Things in Life

Last month I crossed the pond in search of the latest toys in the lighting, video and staging world, as I do every April at the Prolight + Sound show in Germany. I saw some new products, but what I noticed most were a lot of companies rehashing old fixtures with newer ones that featured a new function or different light source. Lots of clever ideas to modify existing technology. But none of that jumped out as fresh and innovative, other than a couple items.

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The townfolk of Gander rose to the challenge of helping the stranded passengers. Real trees flanked the wooden floor, wall and furniture. Photos by Matthew Murphy

Light from the Trees: ‘Come From Away’ on Broadway

During the chaos and confusion of the 9/11 attacks, American airspace was closed, and many flights were diverted back to their point of origin or to other destinations. In one specific scenario, 6,700 airline passengers on 38 flights landed in the town of Gander on Newfoundland. Gander only has 10,000 residents, and over the next few days, the resilient, resourceful Canadians showed their unexpected guests hospitality, shelter and care in a way that surprised and moved many people. The new Broadway musical Come From Away celebrates those random acts of kindness in the wake of a horrible tragedy.

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WrestleMania 33, an epic thrill ride for more than 75,000, was a live production masterpiece. Photos by Todd Kaplan

WrestleMania 33

The “Ultimate Thrill Ride”

On April 2, more than 75,000 fans converged at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida to cheer on their favorite wrestling Superstars in the “Showcase of the Immortals” known as WrestleMania.

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Key components included the wrestling ring, audience lighting, entrance way, Globe, Free Fall towers, Roller Coaster and WrestleMania sign.

The Rigging for ‘WrestleMania 33:’ A Closer Look

Atlanta Rigging Systems Constructed a Technological Marvel

The word, “amazing,” is often overused when describing an accomplishment or event. It also has different connotations, in that in can be complimentary in one sense, or derogatory in another. Consider; “That was amazing!” Or, “I’m amazed that guy can find his own….[insert word].”

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