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Designing Broadway: How Derek McLane and Other Acclaimed Set Designers Create the Visual World of Theatre

Designing Broadway: How Derek McLane and Other Acclaimed Set Designers Create the Visual World of Theatre

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McLane, in collaboration with other renowned set design and theatre talents, invites us to explore the creative process of building stunning visual worlds for iconic productions like Moulin Rouge!, Hamilton, Hadestown, and Beautiful. The book features personal sketches and photographs from the artists' archives, providing a behind-the-scenes journey for theatre fans.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 22 November 2022
Publisher: Running Press,U.S.


McLane, in collaboration with a stellar cast of set design and theatre professionals, takes us on an immersive and exhilarating journey into the realm of creating the awe-inspiring visual landscapes that have brought countless beloved stories to life. Dive deep into the creative process as designers conceive innovative ideas, conduct extensive research on historical periods and locations, overcome staging challenges, and collaborate closely with directors, projectionists, costume designers, and other artists to infuse each show with a powerful scenic design.

In this captivating book, McLane, alongside co-writer Eila Mell, delves into the creation of some of the most iconic productions of our time, including Moulin Rouge! , Hamilton , Hadestown , Beautiful , and many more. Broadway legends such as John Lee Beatty, Danny Burstein, Cameron Crowe, Ethan Hawke, Moisés Kaufman, Carole King, Kenny Leon, Santo Loquasto, Kathleen Marshall, Lynn Nottage, David Rabe, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Wallace Shawn, John Leguizamo, and Robin Wagner contribute their insights and experiences.

Filled with personal sketches and photographs from the artists' archives, this beautifully designed book offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of theatre that will captivate the hearts of theatre enthusiasts.

Weight: 1698g
Dimension: 240 x 290 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780762480364

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