There’s no greater ‘goosebump moment’ for any LD than audible gasps of amazement from a crowd reacting to a lighting or visual effect … that’s what happened each night in the Joburg Theatre, downtown Johannesburg as a truly spectacular ‘rose window’ – made up of 89 x Robe LED moving lights - was revealed for the first time during the new South African production of “Sister Act”. Production … [Read more...]
Orbital’s Musical Takeover in Manchester!
Last week, Manchester’s principal theatre venues all ran simultaneous musical productions supported by London-based Orbital Sound, with the hit musical comedy “Sister Act” at the Opera House completing the trio at the start of its first-ever UK and Ireland tour. “Sister Act” is now running at the Opera House from 29th September to 15th October. Orbital also provided the sound equipment and … [Read more...]
Sister Act Arrives On Broadway With FocusTrack
FocusTrack, the production lighting documentation system, has been chosen to create a record of the lighting on another hit Broadway show: the new musical Sister Act. The show is now playing at New York's Broadway Theatre after a hugely successful run in London. FocusTrack was specified by production electrician Michael Pitzer to document Tony Award-winning lighting designer Natasha Katz's work … [Read more...]
Divine Sister Act arrived in the West End
May 7th saw the London debut of the new musical Sister Act, based on the hit film of the same name. Produced by Whoopi Goldberg, who starred in the film, along with Stage Entertainments, the show features a new score by acclaimed composer Alan Menken, the man behind such hit shows as Little Shop of Horrors, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid and many others. Directed by Peter Schneider, … [Read more...]
grandMA and her Sister Act
A grandMA full-size is controlling moving lights and LED elements for the latest musical sensation to hit London's West End "Sister Act", a new musical comedy based on the smash hit musical starring Whoopi Goldberg. The show, produced by Stage Entertainment and Whoopi Goldberg, has just opened at the London Palladium. Natasha Katz is the Lighting Designer. When she asked Stuart Porter to … [Read more...]
