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Tuesday, April 21, 2026

TAG Supplies CHAUVET Fixtures For Patrick Dierson’s Design for Ultra Main Stage by Griffin Rodgers

For this year's Ultra Music Festival in Miami, Lighting Designer Patrick Dierson was back collaborating with Richard Millstein who created a stunning stage design. Technical Arts Group (TAG)…

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Monday, April 20, 2026

YES TECH Introduces Mega Series for Large Touring Stages by Griffin Rodgers

YES TECH proudly introduces the Mega Series (500 × 1000 × 86 mm), built for large touring stages and available in 3.9 mm, 4.6 mm, and 5.6 mm pixel pitches. When production teams look for a…

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Saturday, April 18, 2026

Robe Gets Fired Up for ‘BravoCon Live’ Event by Griffin Rodgers

BravoCon Live with Andy Cohen is a supersized, five-episode televised event in the spirit of Cohen’s nightly talk show. The late-night style event was presented by Embassy Row Productions …

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

ADJ Fixtures Create Vibrant Backdrop for Splash of Culture Event in Ontario by Griffin Rodgers

A collection of ADJ ElectraPix Par 7 LED fixtures helped transform the Mercedes-Benz Newmarket Water Feature in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada, into a stunning open-air performance space for the…

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Real-World Results Drive hell begeistert's LED Expansion with Elation KL PAR by Griffin Rodgers

German event production company hell begeistert has significantly expanded its LED lighting inventory with a large number of Elation KL PAR FC IP luminaires. The company has over 30 years of…

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Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Bandit Lites Powers Treaty Oak Revival with Lighting Designer Adam Nunley by Griffin Rodgers

As Treaty Oak Revival continues its meteoric ascent from playing small clubs to selling out arenas of 17,000 fans, Bandit Lites is proud to support the band's explosive growth with a dynamic…

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Thomas Riedel Acquires ARRI by Griffin Rodgers

Thomas Riedel, founder and owner of Riedel Communications and the Riedel Group, has acquired ARRI, the Munich-based premium manufacturer of camera and lighting technology for motion picture …

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Phyton Takes the Stage as Volux Lighting Returns to Ultra 2026 by Griffin Rodgers

Volux Lighting recently returned to Miami Music Week for a second consecutive year, once again supporting the Resistance Megastructure at Ultra Music Festival 2026. Following its large-scale…

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CHAUVET and LD Systems Help Willis Underhill Light Diamond Rio at Rodeo Austin by Griffin Rodgers

Diamond Rio's Lighting Designer, Willis Underhill kept the party swinging with bold color changes, dynamic aerials, and sweeping washes that were as high-spirited as this timeless band for t…

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Thursday, April 9, 2026

The Tarkington Embraces Modern Lighting System with ETC by Griffin Rodgers

To keep pace with evolving technology and its demanding schedule, the Tarkington in Carmel, IN, recently upgraded its lighting system with ETC and High End Systems solutions. The venue is on…

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Steve Lieberman Bridges Modern and Industrial for Max Styler with CHAUVET Professional by Griffin Rodgers

EDM Designer Steve Lieberman created a show for chart-topping artist Max Styler at Radius Chicago, that featured CHAUVET Professional's Strike Array 2C blinders. Collaborating with Styler, L…

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Elation's Paragon Precision Powers the Visual Spectacle of 'The Thorn' by Griffin Rodgers

The Thorn continues to captivate audiences across the U.S. on its 2026 spring tour. The large-scale production combines drama, dance, music, martial arts, and aerial acrobatics, brought vivi…

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Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Inner Circle Distribution Announces Exclusive Partnership with EZEVENT Lighting for the U.S. Market by Griffin Rodgers

Inner Circle Distribution (ICD) is proud to announce its appointment as the exclusive U.S. distributor of EZEVENT Lighting. EZEVENT has developed a complete range of products dedicated to th…

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Brian Courchine Creates Transcendent Mood for Pink Talking Fish with CHAUVET Professional by Griffin Rodgers

For his design for the band Pink Talking Fish, Lighting Designer Brian Courchine drew on the color rendering power of a rig that featured 29 CHAUVET Professional fixtures. His lighting playe…

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Monday, April 6, 2026

Elliot Baines Evokes the Mystery of Prospa Prophecy with CHAUVET Professional by Griffin Rodgers

Prospa's Prophecy show at London Magazine featured was a subtle yet powerfully immersive design by Creative Director and Production Designer Elliot Baines of Spiralstagelighting that was anc…

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Elation Rebel and Pulse Power British Music Embassy Stages at SXSW by Griffin Rodgers

Elation supported the British Music Embassy stages at this year's South by Southwest conference and festival in Austin, TX. Partnering with the Academy of Live Technology at Production Park,…

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Thursday, April 2, 2026

GLP Delivers Massive Punch at Sabaton's gamescom 2025 Performance by Griffin Rodgers

Game developer Wargaming returned to gamescom 2025 with a showcase featuring Swedish power-metal band Sabaton. For the powerful, highly detailed lighting aesthetic, Lighting Designer Bertil …

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Alexander Lehman Designs Gavin Adcock's Bulls Bands and Barrels Show with CHAUVET Professional by Griffin Rodgers

Country singer, Gavin Adcock performed at the 'Bulls, Bands and Barrels' event at Madison, WI's Alliant Energy Center with design support from Lighting Designer, Alexander Lehman. The rig, w…

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Bandit Lites Helps Carter Boggess Bring Vincent Mason's Music to Life on the Road by Griffin Rodgers

When Lighting Designer Carter Boggess set out to design a touring rig for rising country artist Vincent Mason, the goal was clear: build a system that could match the emotion, energy, and dy…

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Endla Theatre Re-Energizes with Robe by Griffin Rodgers

Endla Theatre in Pärnu, Estonia, has invested in Robe LED products across its two performance halls as part of a wider conversion to LED lighting, related to the Estonian "Green Turn" initi…

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Hippotizer Supports Visual Storytelling for Saudi Global Conference by Griffin Rodgers

The Momentum Global Development Finance Conference delivered a visually immersive experience powered by real-time playback, compositing, and mapping across a complex multi-surface display. A…

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Behind the Scenes Spring & Summer Mental Health Trainings by Griffin Rodgers

This spring and beyond, the Behind the Scenes Mental Health Initiative is offering a fresh schedule of virtual trainings, giving industry professionals renewed opportunities to build skills …

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Tuesday, March 31, 2026

GLP impression X5 IP Maxx Lights the Baths of Caracalla for the EFC in Rome by Griffin Rodgers

90 GLP impression X5 IP Maxx light the Baths of Caracalla at the General Assembly of the European Football Clubs in Rome. STS Communication was responsible for the complete delivery of the e…

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CHAUVET Professional: Strike Array Ultra by Griffin Rodgers

CHAUVET Professional calls the newest member of its widely celebrated Strike family the "Strike Array Ultra". At the center of the Strike Array Ultra is a single high-output LED pod surround…

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Vectorworks Reveals 2026 Creative Genius Award Winners by Griffin Rodgers

Every great design begins with a spark of creativity, and software provider Vectorworks, Inc., announces the winners of the 2026 Creative Genius Awards, celebrating extraordinary innovation …

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IA Stage's Flightâ„¢ Wins ESTA's Members' Choice Awards by Griffin Rodgers

Each year, the Entertainment Services and Technology Association (ESTA) holds the annual Members' Choice Awards (MCAs). This year, IA Stage's self-climbing hoist, Flightâ„¢, was the chos…

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Monday, March 30, 2026

Intuit Dome Elevates Fan Experience with Elation Lighting System by Griffin Rodgers

When the Los Angeles Clippers took the court at Intuit Dome after the 2025 NBA All-Star break, fans were treated to more than just basketball. A brand-new Elation lighting system transformed…

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Laserworld Launches Cube Laser Series with Battery Power and App by Griffin Rodgers

Designed with maximum flexibility along with with battery power and app, the new Laserworld Cube Series is perfect for mobile applications and any use case that requires flexibility. With th…

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In Memoriam: Tammy Smith, Director of Lighting Design at Lightswitch, 58 by Griffin Rodgers

Tammy L. Smith, Director of Lighting Design at Lightswitch, died March 24, 2026 after a brief but hard-fought battle with cancer. A graduate of Illinois State University with a degree in Tec…

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Friday, March 27, 2026

Pyrotecnico Elevates MLB Opening Night with Stunning Pyro Drone Display at Oracle Park by Griffin Rodgers

Pyrotecnico, the country's largest provider of professional fireworks displays and a leading provider of drone light shows and special effects, supported Major League Baseball Opening Night …

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Thursday, March 26, 2026

Celebrating 40 Years of City Theatrical by Griffin Rodgers

March 18, 2026 marks 40 years of City Theatrical. Celebrating 40 years of innovation, City Theatrical's anniversary honors the people, products, and milestones that have shaped the compan…

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All that Chat

2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off