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Tuesday, November 12, 2024

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 …

SOURCE: PLSN at 09:19AM

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…

SOURCE: PLSN at 09:10AM

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…

SOURCE: PLSN at 08:48AM
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…

SOURCE: PLSN at 01:53PM
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The Scottish Rite Auditorium in Collingswood has undergone a significant house lighting upgrade, transforming its outdated system while preserving its historic charm.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…

SOURCE: PLSN at 02:33PM

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 …

SOURCE: PLSN at 02:30PM

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…

SOURCE: PLSN at 02:20PM

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…

SOURCE: PLSN at 02:12PM

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 …

SOURCE: PLSN at 09:13AM
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…

SOURCE: PLSN at 02:54PM

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…

SOURCE: PLSN at 02:50PM

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…

SOURCE: PLSN at 02:41PM
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…

SOURCE: PLSN at 03:13PM
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…

SOURCE: PLSN at 12:14PM

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…

SOURCE: PLSN at 09:58AM
Friday, November 1, 2024

Gateway Studios & Production Services’ new Director of Marketing Matt Zahn by Michael Eddy

Gateway Studios & Production Services’ announced their new Director of Marketing Matt Zahn. As Director of Marketing, Zahn is responsible for developing and executing strategic marketi…

SOURCE: PLSN at 04:06PM

Princess Cruises Chooses Robe for Groundbreaking Sun Princess ship by Michael Eddy

Princess Cruises has chosen Robe Lighting for its brand-new Sun Princess, the first ship in the Sphere Class for Princess Cruises. Robe Lighting fixtures are the primary workhorses for the p…

SOURCE: PLSN at 12:34PM

Bandit Lites Nominated for Lighting Company of the Year by Michael Eddy

Bandit Lites is thrilled to announce its nomination for Lighting Company of the Year at the 23rd Annual Parnelli Awards. Established in 2001, this award honors “Pioneering, influential pro…

SOURCE: PLSN at 12:17PM
Thursday, October 31, 2024

Rodger Pugh and Craig Richter Fire Up Halestorm Tour with CHAUVET Professional by Michael Eddy

When Lighting Designer Rodger Pugh, his Co-Designer Craig Richter, and Production Manager Joey Dileo began working on the lighting for Halestorm’s current tour, they collectively developed…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:58AM

Brompton Technology Delivers Rockstar-Level Visuals at The Smile’s 2024 Tour by Michael Eddy

The Smile is an English rock band featuring Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood, along with Tom Skinnery. Following the release of their second album, 'Wall of Eyes', earlier this …

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:47AM

A Stroke of Genius! Atomic Golf Las Vegas Sets Itself Apart with PROTEUS MAXIMUS by Michael Eddy

Whether you’re a golf enthusiast or have never swung a club, Atomic Golf in Las Vegas promises an exciting experience as you compete in interactive games that feel more like party activiti…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:42AM
Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Kinetic Welcomes Amy D Lux as System Sales Account Rep by Michael Eddy

Kinetic Lighting announced the addition of Amy D Lux as the new System Sales Account Representative. Amy’s appointment comes as Kinetic continues to expand its System Sales Department, fol…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:27AM
Tuesday, October 29, 2024

In Memoriam: John Fahnestock, Lighting Salesperson by Michael Eddy

It is with much sadness that PLSN learned of the recent passing of John Fahnestock, who was most recently a Sales Manager with PSAV. He had taken a fall a few months ago, and died in his sle…

SOURCE: PLSN at 02:45PM
Monday, October 28, 2024

Indispensable Technology (IT) Award Nominees for 23rd Parnelli Awards by Michael Eddy

The nominated products for this year's Indispensable Technology (IT) award as part of the 23rd Annual Parnelli Awards have made it to the ballot! There are products in three categories: Ligh…

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:45AM

Voting for the Parnelli Awards is NOW OPEN! by Michael Eddy

The ballot for the 23rd annual Parnelli Awards Ceremony has been finalized, and voting has begun! The ballot is posted online at parnelliawards.com, and it's up to YOU, the PLSN reader, to d…

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:10AM

LMG and ROE Visual Transform Avril Lavigne’s Concert Experience by Michael Eddy

ROE Visual is proud to have its products featured by LMG Touring, a long-time partner of global superstar Avril Lavigne, in delivering an extraordinary stage production for her latest 'Great…

SOURCE: PLSN at 08:38AM

Hikaru Utada Embarked on 25th Anniversary Tour with Ayrton Classics by Michael Eddy

Acclaimed singer-songwriter and J-Pop sensation, Hikaru Utada, embarked on a tour of Japan and Asia in support of their new album, 'Science Fiction'. The tour featured an other-worldly and m…

SOURCE: PLSN at 08:20AM
Friday, October 25, 2024

Antari USA Continues To Expand With New Hires by Michael Eddy

Antari Lighting and Effects USA, one of the leading manufacturers of fog machines and special FX, continues to expand with recent new hires. First, Antari USA has appointed Jennifer Ramirez …

SOURCE: PLSN at 06:38PM
Thursday, October 24, 2024

Robe Lights Up Jam Factory Arts Centre in Lviv by Michael Eddy

The Jam Factory Art Center is a lively and invigorating new contemporary art centre and a collaborative community event space, set in a charismatic and brilliantly reimagined Neo-Gothic form…

SOURCE: PLSN at 06:34PM

Raise The Bar: Introducing ADJ’s New Ultra Beam Bar 12CW Cool White LED Pixel Batten by Michael Eddy

Designed for the creation of piercing aerial effects, ADJ’s new Ultra Beam Bar 12CW is a compact linear entertainment lighting fixture that features 12 cool white LEDs. Each LED generates …

SOURCE: PLSN at 06:26PM

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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
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre