Designing Broadway
How Derek McLane and Other Acclaimed Set Designers Create the Visual World of Theatre
What's it about
Ever wonder how a bare stage transforms into a breathtaking world? Discover the secrets behind Broadway's most iconic sets and learn how to captivate an audience before a single line is spoken. This is your backstage pass to the art of scenic design. You'll go inside the minds of legends like Derek McLane to see their creative process, from initial sketch to opening night. Learn how they use color, scale, and light to build atmosphere, solve storytelling challenges, and create unforgettable theatrical magic. Turn your own creative visions into stunning realities.
Meet the author
Eila Mell is a veteran fashion and entertainment journalist who has interviewed many of the world's most influential designers and celebrities for publications including The New York Times. Her extensive experience covering high-profile creative industries gave her unique access and insight into the collaborative, high-stakes world of Broadway. This background allowed her to go behind the curtain and capture the untold stories of the stage's most brilliant visual storytellers, translating their genius for the page.
What's it about
Ever wonder how a bare stage transforms into a breathtaking world? Discover the secrets behind Broadway's most iconic sets and learn how to captivate an audience before a single line is spoken. This is your backstage pass to the art of scenic design. You'll go inside the minds of legends like Derek McLane to see their creative process, from initial sketch to opening night. Learn how they use color, scale, and light to build atmosphere, solve storytelling challenges, and create unforgettable theatrical magic. Turn your own creative visions into stunning realities.
Meet the author
Eila Mell is a veteran fashion and entertainment journalist who has interviewed many of the world's most influential designers and celebrities for publications including The New York Times. Her extensive experience covering high-profile creative industries gave her unique access and insight into the collaborative, high-stakes world of Broadway. This background allowed her to go behind the curtain and capture the untold stories of the stage's most brilliant visual storytellers, translating their genius for the page.
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