History came alive in a big way on September 17th at the world premiere of “Ben Hur Live” at London’s O2 Arena, a musical behemoth that features a cast of 400, ship battle, real chariot races and a lighting rig of more than 200 Martin MAC 2000 Wash XB™, MAC 2000 Profile™ and MAC III Profile™ moving heads. The adaptation of the Oscar-winning 1959 film, which was based on the 1880 novel by Lewis … [Read more...]
Amandla! Mandela features one of a kind ShowTex creation
October 24th marks the worldwide premier of Amandla! Mandela: A Musical Journey to Freedom at Amsterdam’s Royal Carré Theater. ShowTex Netherlands created a unique stage element that features throughout the show. The original ShowTex curtain was designed by stage and television veteran Eric Goossens. Nothing less would do for this international production of lively South African music, song and … [Read more...]
Daimler AG relied on grandMA for IAA 2009
The “International Motor Show” or “Internationale Automobil Ausstellung” (IAA) is the world's largest motor show and is held biennially in Frankfurt, Germany. In English it is known as the Frankfurt Motor Show. The IAA is organized by the Association of the German Automotive Industry (VDA). This year’s show again saw some very innovative booth designs - based on sophisticated lighting designs … [Read more...]
Martin Maxxyz meets the challenge on “Sing Live” 10th anniversary
On September 27th lighting designer Jeff Atkisson positioned himself behind a Martin Maxxyz lighting console in London’s Royal Albert Hall, ready to light the 10th Anniversary celebration of “Sing Live,” a concert consisting of 600+ singers. “It was at times overwhelming but also amazing knowing that I was walking into Royal Albert Hall yet completely prepared for the show before it even … [Read more...]
Clear-Com donates WBS wireless intercom to B Street theatre
Clear-Com Communication Systems has donated a WBS analogue wireless intercom system to Sacramento’s B Street Theatre, proving that great things can come in free packages. With its limited budget, the non-profit theatre was unable to invest in a professional communications system, leaving production team members to make do with a hodgepodge of workaround solutions. According to Bill Blake, … [Read more...]
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