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Monday, November 18, 2024

Parnelli Voting Continues. Meet This Year’s Regional Hometown Hero Lighting Company Winners by Michael Eddy

You nominated, you voted, now meet the six Regional Hometown Hero Lighting Company winners who are now on the Parnelli Awards Ballot. These six companies are now in the running for the singu…

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Friday, November 15, 2024

Chameleon Touring Systems Gears Up With Elation PROTEUS by Michael Eddy

Leading Australian production company Chameleon Touring Systems has made a significant investment in Elation’s PROTEUS MAXIMUS and PROTEUS BRUTUS power luminaires, greatly expanding their …

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PIXERA is on Top of its Game at Elden Ring Event by Michael Eddy

AV Stumpfl’s PIXERA media server platform played a pivotal role in delivering an immersive gaming experience for the recent Red Bull Levels: Elden Ring event, conceived and created by Red …

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CHAUVET Professional Helps The Playground Build Narrative for Megan Thee Stallion Tour by Michael Eddy

For Megan Thee Stallion's Hot Girl Summer tour, the artist wanted to share the story of her creative and personal journeys. Acting on this vision, The Playground team called upon an artful b…

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Thursday, November 14, 2024

Beckhoff AM8300 Servomotors Set New High-Water Mark for Performance by Michael Eddy

With the AM8300 servomotor series, Beckhoff expands its drive technology portfolio to include modular motors with integrated water cooling. Compared to conventional convection-cooled motors,…

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MDG Chuffed to See ICEFOG Q and theONE™ on New London Production of ‘Starlight Express’ by Michael Eddy

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s timeless classic, 'Starlight Express', re-envisioned for the 21st century, has taken to the stage in the specially designed Starlight Auditorium at London’s state-o…

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Dream Big, Go Big: Redefine What’s Possible by Michael Eddy

Dreaming big isn’t just about having an idea; it’s about ambition—the drive to take action and the desire to go further. Across touring, corporate events, virtual production, sports, a…

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CHAUVET Professional Adds to Chris Reade’s Evocative Looks on Dierks Bentley’s ‘Gravel and Gold’ Tour by Michael Eddy

Multi-platinum artist Dierks Bentley's 'Gravel and Gold' tour celebrated the landmark 10th album in Bentley’s incredibly successful career, and he wanted to make it especially memorable.�…

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Alford Media Acquires Ayrton Rivale and Uses Them on The Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing by Michael Eddy

Coppell, Texas-based Alford Media, an event services company with more than 220 corporate events worldwide to its credit annually, has invested in a large complement of Ayrton Rivale fixture…

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Where to Begin with Astera Tubes by Michael Eddy

UK-based Lighting Designer Phil Supple utilized 56 x Astera Tubes – 40 x Titan and eight each Hyperion and Helios – to illuminate 137 windows across 57 rooms at the George Heriot School …

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Kille Knobel Design for Pearl Jam ‘Dark Matter’ Tour Strikes a Perfect Balance with Elation Lighting by Michael Eddy

Legendary band Pearl Jam embarked on their highly anticipated Dark Matter world tour in May, sharing their introspective brand of rock with audiences across North America and Europe before h…

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Nationwide Video Purchases Analog Way’s Aquilon RS6 Systems by Michael Eddy

Nationwide Video, which has brought unmatched, quality subrental gear to the staging and events world for more than 25 years, has invested in the top-of-the-line Analog Way Aquilon RS6 missi…

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Shakespeare Theatre Gdansk Invests in Robe T1 Profiles by Michael Eddy

The Gdańsk Shakespeare Theatre (Gdański Teatr Szekspirowski) is a Shakespearean theatre in the middle of the thriving industrial port city of Gdansk in Poland. Designed by Italian architec…

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GLP Creos Impresses with In Extremo at the ‘Holy Ground’ of Metal by Michael Eddy

On the first evening of Wacken Open Air, German medieval rockers In Extremo headlined on the Louder Stage. The band’s renowned Lighting Designer, Martin Heining, expanded his design especi…

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ETC Advances Fanless Fixture Line with Halcyon Silent by Michael Eddy

ETC advances its fanless product line even further with the new High End Systems Halcyon Silent. This luminaire balances silent operation with the exceptional feature set of ETC’s flagship…

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Bandit Lites Nominated for Pollstar’s Concert Visuals Company of the Year by Michael Eddy

Bandit Lites is celebrating another Pollstar Awards nomination for Concert Visuals Company of the Year. The Pollstar Awards celebrate the entertainment industry’s best tours, venues, live …

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Monday, November 11, 2024

ADJ Announce UV PAR 100IP IP65 Rated Black Light Fixture With Massive Ultraviolet Coverage by Michael Eddy

Designed to deliver a far-reaching swathe of potent ultraviolet light wherever it is required, the new UV PAR 100IP from ADJ is a versatile and rugged LED-powered UV luminaire. With a tough …

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Bobby Grey Creates Elegant Vibe for ‘We Can Survive’ Concert with CHAUVET Fixtures from 4Wall   by Michael Eddy

Replicating the Hollywood Bowl at a modern indoor arena is a tall order, but Bobby Grey of Notan Creative LLC was more than up to the challenge recently when he was called upon to light Auda…

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Brompton Technology Advances Key Members in Strategic Move by Michael Eddy

Brompton Technology announced an exciting career progression for two of its valued team members. After over a decade with Brompton, including five successful years as Business Development Ma…

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Friday, November 8, 2024

Robe at Lollapalooza Berlin 2024 by Michael Eddy

Over 500 Robe moving lights were supplied by three top German rental and technical production companies to four main stages at the 2024 Lollapalooza Berlin festival, organized by Live Nation…

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Thursday, November 7, 2024

Significant Lighting Upgrades at The Scottish Rite Auditorium by Michael Eddy

The Scottish Rite Auditorium in Collingswood has undergone a significant house lighting upgrade, transforming its outdated system while preserving its historic charm. Starlite's Systems In…

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4Wall Entertainment Invests in Small, Feature-Rich Vari-Lite FLX S Series Consoles by Michael Eddy

When looking for a small-form-factor console for their rental stock, leading entertainment equipment and production services company 4Wall Entertainment invested in FLX S Series consoles by …

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Mextly Couzin Reflects Complex Web of Human Emotions in Job with CHAUVET Professional by Michael Eddy

Reflecting the very real human drama that defines Job is a starkly beautiful, emotionally unsettling Mextly Couzin lighting design that encompasses the play’s complex world. Helping Couzin…

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ASTC Welcomes New Members in Fall 2024 by Michael Eddy

The American Society of Theatre Consultants (ASTC) announces two new Members and one Associate Member. The Board of Directors determined that the new members met the professional qualificat…

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Bandit Lites Powers the 55th Annual Dove Awards with Mark Carver and Go Live Productions by Michael Eddy

Bandit Lites once again delivered an unforgettable experience at the 55th Annual Dove Awards, a night showcasing the power of live performance with a visually stunning lighting design. This …

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Elation Reimagines Blinder Potential with New SŌL II and SŌL IV by Michael Eddy

Blinders have long needed a creative overhaul, and Elation has delivered with two groundbreaking additions to the SŌL BLINDER series: the SŌL II  and SŌL IV. Equipped with the same RGBLA…

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IPS Sets Mood at The Day of the Jackal Premiere with CHAUVET Professional REM 3IP Panels by Michael Eddy

The team at Milton Keynes-based Impact Productions Services (IPS) set up the production for the London Premiere of the reimagined classic at Queen Elizabeth Hall at the Southbank Centre. Eve…

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Scene Change Sydney First to Introduce Topaz Curve in Australia by Michael Eddy

Scene Change Sydney has significantly broadened it’s production capabilities by acquiring 150 sqm of ROE Visual's Topaz-Curve and Topaz panels, becoming the first in Australia to invest in…

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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

MEGA-LITE to Exhibit and Sponsor at AVL Expo 2024 by Michael Eddy

MEGA-LITE announces its participation as a sponsor and exhibitor at the AVL Expo, which will take place on November 13-14 at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa, AZ. As a company dedicated to…

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Monday, November 4, 2024

Claypaky Xtylos Shine on Limp Bizkit’s ‘Loserville Tour’ by Michael Eddy

Claypaky Xtylos played a key role in Limp Bizkit’s 2024 'Loserville Tour', the nu-metal band’s 24-stop North American summer road show. Las Vegas-based OSA International, Inc. provided t…

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Unilumin Group’s 20th Anniversary Celebration: Together with Metasight for Global Win-Win Cooperation by Michael Eddy

On October 26, 2024, Unilumin Group's "Together with Metasight Technology" 20th Anniversary Celebration and Conference was held at the Unilumin Daya Bay Science and Technology Park. Designer…

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All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime