Video of the Week: Empire State Building Light Show Celebrates Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres World Tour. Lighting design by Marc Brickman
USITT Welcomes Four New Fellows of the Institute
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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More Tributes to Stephen Sondheim
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
Routledge Focal Press | The Automated Lighting Programmer’s Handbook, Fourth Edition
Programmer, author, and longtime PLSN Columnist Brad Schiller has a new book out aimed for the lighting programmer—The Automated Lighting Programmer’s Handbook, fourth edition. As with the previous editions, this new book provides respected and clear coverage of the process of programming automated lighting fixtures from basic principles to advanced production preparations.Read More »Routledge Focal Press | The Automated Lighting Programmer’s Handbook, Fourth Edition
Claypaky Illuminates the Nitto ATP Tennis Finals and Davis Cup with a Mix of White Light and Special Effects
TURIN, Italy – Lighting designers Marco Piva and Marco De Nardi used Claypaky fixtures to bathe the tennis court and audience in even shades of… Read More »Claypaky Illuminates the Nitto ATP Tennis Finals and Davis Cup with a Mix of White Light and Special Effects
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Riedel Expands Leadership Structure
WUPPERTAL, Germany – As part of its global growth strategy, the Riedel Group announced an expanded management structure Starting Jan. 1, 2022, the company will… Read More »Riedel Expands Leadership Structure
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disguise r20 Software Released in English and Six Other Languages
LONDON – disguise released its r20 software on Dec. 1 in English and six other languages (Spanish, German, French, Korean, Japanese and Simplified Chinese). The… Read More »disguise r20 Software Released in English and Six Other Languages
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Pabst Theater Group Upgrades Venues with HES Gear
MILWAUKEE – Through their association with Studio Gear LLC, the Pabst Theater Group has embraced High End Systems gear at their Milwaukee locations, most recently… Read More »Pabst Theater Group Upgrades Venues with HES Gear
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Robe Helps Redefine the Look for ‘Idols South Africa’
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – Production for the long-running Idols South Africa TV series shifted from Pretoria to Johannesburg. Show LDs Joshua Cutts and Andre Siebrits from Visual Frontier specified more than 200 Robe moving lights for the rig.
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Keith Hoagland Sets Stage for Aldean & Underwood at AMA Awards with Chauvet
NASHVILLE – There were two superstars on the set when Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood performed for the American Music Awards 2021 broadcast. But as Keith Hoagland saw it, there were really three things he wanted to focus on – the two artists and the Nashville skyline.
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Chauvet Professional Helps Frank Appletans, SSL Rent Light Live Music’s Return To Muziekodroom
FLANDERS, Belgium – The sound of growling guitars and drum solos has resonated throughout Muziekodroom ever since the industrial-style Belgian venue opened in 2007. That… Read More »Chauvet Professional Helps Frank Appletans, SSL Rent Light Live Music’s Return To Muziekodroom
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Vari-Lite VL10 Luminaires Shine Brightly on Marc Anthony’s Pa’lla Voy Tour
LOS ANGELES – Latin music star Marc Anthony has returned to the stage with his Pa’lla Voy tour, taking in 26 dates across North America. LD Travis Shirley is working with a rig from vendor ProColor that includes Vari-Lite VL10 BEAMWASH luminaires.
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