Favorite Set Designs

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theatreguy
#50re: Favorite Set Designs
Posted: 8/5/08 at 12:56am

"Outrage" designed by Klara Zieglerova

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#51re: Favorite Set Designs
Posted: 8/5/08 at 1:02am

my senior show "The Night of the Iguana"
designed by me!!!

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#52re: Favorite Set Designs
Posted: 8/5/08 at 2:11am

i loved the sets for the revival of kiss me kate (the 3 story dressing rooms set was amazing)


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#53re: Favorite Set Designs
Posted: 8/5/08 at 4:36am

Scott Briefer, that is one of the coolest things I have ever seen!

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Wanna Be A Foster
#54re: Favorite Set Designs
Posted: 8/5/08 at 6:17am

RABBIT HOLE


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brainpolice23
#55re: Favorite Set Designs
Posted: 8/5/08 at 6:32am

David Korins.

Passing Strange

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http://davidkorinsdesign.com/THEATER/PS-8.html
http://davidkorinsdesign.com/THEATER/PS-10.html

Blackbird
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(audience seating)
http://davidkorinsdesign.com/THEATER/BL-4.html




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#56re: Favorite Set Designs
Posted: 8/5/08 at 8:27am

Beauty & The Beast
The Lion King
The Little Mermaid
Mary Poppins
My Fair Lady (UK Tour from London Revival)
Chitty The Musical (UK Tour)
WICKED
The Producers (UK Tour)
White Christmas
Guys & Dolls (UK Tour)

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#57re: Favorite Set Designs
Posted: 8/5/08 at 12:40pm

Cirque Du Soleil: DELIRIUM is phenomenal,

Also, I liked:

The Pirate Queen
Shout!
The Wiz (In Amsterdam)


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Wildcard
#58re: Favorite Set Designs
Posted: 8/5/08 at 1:02pm

I have to add "An Inspector Calls" to my list

ecsnyc22
#59re: Favorite Set Designs
Posted: 8/5/08 at 1:02pm

I loved the set design for the revival of SOUTH PACIFIC at Lincoln Center. Of course, it was the set with the lighting that made it so stunning.

In that same space, I also loved THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA.

Scott Briefer
#60re: Favorite Set Designs
Posted: 8/5/08 at 3:19pm

toanythingtaboo 2: I agree. For anyone who has the opportunity to be in Las Vegas, do not miss KA. The pictures I posted don't even begin to do the theater / design justice. KA is spectacular.

I had the great fortune of being given a backstage tour after seeing KA. Although I prefer my front of the house experience, the technology that they're using was beyond my wildest imagination of what was possible to recreate live, night after night, performance after performance. The wild part is that what we see is beyond description, but what's going on behind the scenes, and never seen by the audience, is equally amazing. To keep KA safe (relative term) there is a huge range of technology that is completely transparent to the audience.

One moment that is particularly amazing is the beach scene and the transition out of it. The main stage which you can see from the photographs is capable of motion in multiple directions (360 degree rotation, elevation up and down, and the ability to tilt to almost 90 degrees - all of this in any combination of the three motions at any time!) Anyway, the beach is played on a level stage that is filled with sand (actually cork, but I only know that from going backstage) when the sequence is over there is a need to show the passing of time, so the stage tilts and the sand is poured into the basement below, actor included!

What you don't see is a train of bins that line up exactly where the cork will land. These bins capture the cork to be reused in subsequent performances. Even with this elaborate train of bins some of the cork is lost each performance and is constantly being refreshed by new supplies.

There are many nets and balloon like cushions that slide in and out of place all without the knowledge of the audience. The show is considered to be one of the most expensive and lavish productions in the history of theater. (I have heard rumors of costs of $200 million dollars!) In fact, the show ends with a firework display that although short, would put many firework climaxes to shame. And, this is all indoors.

See KA!
Updated On: 8/5/08 at 03:19 PM

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#61re: Favorite Set Designs
Posted: 8/5/08 at 4:46pm

^ I agree with the posters about Cirque du Soleil's KA. The entire production, from the singing, makeup, costuming, lighting, set, and even the ornate theatre, is stunning! I saw the show in the center of second row, and seeing the show that close was amazing. This show is definitely on the top of the list of the shows I've seen! When you're in Las Vegas, please make an effort to see it!

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#62re: Favorite Set Designs
Posted: 8/5/08 at 5:50pm

I love the Blackbird design! Where is the Edge Theater? I really like the look of their productions.

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jaystarr
#63re: Favorite Set Designs
Posted: 8/5/08 at 6:52pm

I actually love the set design but hated the play! ~J*

Persephone
New Play/ World Premiere
HUNTINGTON THEATER COMPANY- Regional Production
Virginia Wimberly Theater at Calderwoods Pavilion (Boston)
Set Designer : David Korins

Act 1 Scene : Studio in Florence, Italy
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Act 2 Scene : Park in New York City (The park in the was based on Bryant Park)
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End of the Play:
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DMsquared2
#64re: Favorite Set Designs
Posted: 8/5/08 at 6:55pm

I think it's safe to say that we all like David Rockwell's work.

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morosco
#65re: Favorite Set Designs
Posted: 8/5/08 at 7:10pm

You guys should check out David Korins' website. Some more set photos there. Many are visually stunning.
David Korins Design

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#66re: Favorite Set Designs
Posted: 8/5/08 at 8:23pm

Does anyone know if Eugene Lee has an online portfolio?

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#67re: Favorite Set Designs
Posted: 8/5/08 at 8:50pm

From a production of 'The Rocky Horror Show' that I did.

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It was pretty awesome and Rocky came out from the third middle platform.


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#68re: Favorite Set Designs
Posted: 8/5/08 at 9:29pm

I love this thread! The first thread I always look when I am surfing BWW~keep it coming, guys! Thanks for all the contributions! re: Favorite Set Designs

Another suggestion: We should have a thread on costume design! Who wants to start?Make sure the name of costume designer is included!

J*
Updated On: 8/5/08 at 09:29 PM

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DMsquared2
#69re: Favorite Set Designs
Posted: 8/5/08 at 9:32pm

There's always the "Favorite William Ivey Long Costume Design" thread. re: Favorite Set Designs

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TheatreFreak05
#70re: Favorite Set Designs
Posted: 8/5/08 at 9:40pm

Jaystarr ^^^^^

I started a costume thread thread :)
Updated On: 8/5/08 at 09:40 PM

Scott Briefer
#71re: Favorite Set Designs
Posted: 8/5/08 at 9:44pm

On the topic of Eugene Lee... if anyone knows of any photos of, Dude, I'd love to see them. I've done a fairly extensive Internet search and have come up with nada.

Updated On: 8/5/08 at 09:44 PM

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TheatreFreak05
#72re: Favorite Set Designs
Posted: 8/5/08 at 9:46pm

No, I mean I started the costume design thread he suggested.

Sorry if I wasn't being clear.

husk_charmer
#73re: Favorite Set Designs
Posted: 8/5/08 at 9:54pm

I would kill for Tony Walton to have an online portfolio.

ANyone have pics of the London "Into the Woods" cause it was AMAZING.


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#74re: Favorite Set Designs
Posted: 8/5/08 at 10:04pm

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this is my senior show "The Night of the Iguana", I designed the set:) Updated On: 8/5/08 at 10:04 PM