Broadway Media stands ahead of the pack with verified script-accurate projections that are made for easy integration into your shows through their intuitive projection software that pre-cues all scenery to match every scene and setting in your script as standard, with the option to upgrade for mapping-capable imagery. 

All Scenic Projections are available to order directly through Theatrical Rights Worldwide when you license a play or musical. 

1. Monty Python’s Spamalot (Book and Lyrics by Eric Idle, Music by John Du Prez)

Designed with inspiration from the 2004 Broadway Production, Monty Python’s Spamalot Scenic Projections are an essential resource for a production that feels true to the spirit of Monty Python. The digital scenery projection package features flying cows, the feet of god, a very expensive forest, and a “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life” lyric video for the ultimate sing-a-long. The projections are an homage to the Monty Python visual language, including animated cutouts of vintage photographs, soft gradients and expressive shapes.&nbsp;

*School Edition, Young@Part, A Socially Distant Concert-Ish Version also available

2. The Addams Family: A New Musical (book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice; music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa; based on characters created by Charles Addams)

This comical feast embraces the wackiness in every family, and every father’s nightmare: a daughter’s new boyfriend. The Addams Family is a zany – yet tender – musical about love and family values requires an equally engaging set! Broadway Media’s backdrop projections create a world inspired by the imagery of the popular 1964 television show and include animated lighting storms, gloomy weather, ghouls – and even a disembodied hand – to set the right tone and reflect the comedy-horror tropes of the script. Rooms of cracked plaster and spider webs bring to life the spooky and kooky mansion of the Addams family: the perfect background to your production. Look out for the title sequence, as the projections sweep you through the gate and up to the mansion in the midst of a storm.

*School Edition and Young@Part also available

3. Big Fish (music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, book by John August)

Overflowing with love, Big Fish is a heartfelt and celebratory musical about fathers, sons, and the stories we use to define our identities. 

Remarkable source material provides outsized inspiration for Broadway Media’s cinematic projections, which are inspired by the work of famed American cartoonist Bill Watterson. A harmonious blend of watercolor and gorgeous foreground detail depict bucolic views of the American South, and beautifully capture the essence of Edward Bloom’s storytelling – reinforcing this musical’s universally resonant themes – making for a truly rich production. 

Look out for the beautiful field of daffodils!&nbsp;

*Big Fish Small Cast Edition and School Edition also available.

4. Grease (book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs &amp; Warren Casey)

Groovy designs and vibrant, youthful colors adorn Broadway Media’s projections for Warren Casey and Jim Jacobs’ Grease. The gleeful story that evokes the grit, sights, and sounds of ‘50s Chicago, high school, and young love continues to charm theatergoers young and old across the world.

 Featuring the hit songs “Greased Lightnin’,” “Hopelessly Devoted to You,” “You’re The One That I Want,” and “Summer Nights,” Grease is a lively, funny show that guarantees your audience to be dancing in the aisles and singing every note of the classic rock ‘n’ roll score!

*School Edition and Young@Part also available.&nbsp;

5. We Will Rock You (music and lyrics by Queen, story and script by Ben Elton)

After a victorious 12-year reign and having rocked over 7 million people in a record-breaking run, We Will Rock You played its final West End performance on May 31, 2014 and achieved the distinction of becoming the longest-running show ever at London’s Dominion Theatre. We Will Rock You has been performed in 28 countries around the globe and seen by more than 16 million people.

Featuring more than 20 hit Queen songs, We Will Rock You follows two revolutionaries as they try to save Rock in a post-apocalyptic world. Our Scenic Projections are both an homage to the ‘80s and cyber future, including an excerpt from the classic Queen video “Bohemian Rhapsody”.

School Edition and Young@Part also available.&nbsp;

<b>Scenic Projections open up a whole new world of possibilities for everyone from primary school to professional theatres. To learn about the resources available for your TRW show, fill out the form below.</b>

Broadway Media is delighted to partner with theatrical licensor Theatrical Rights Worldwide to offer Scenic Projections: animated digital backdrop packages for popular musicals.

Five Popular Musicals from TRW That Have Impressive Digital Scenery Projection Packages

One of the best parts of my job is getting to work with returning clients time and time again. One of my favorite returning clients would be Jason and Fiona from Broadway Training Center in New York. Everyone in the office knows that when Broadway Training Center applies for a show package, I have “dibs” on working with them.

“You all do a fabulous job there, and we are absolutely thrilled with our relationship (Gina was delightful on the phone!)The way you handle customer service for your valued clients is excellent (at least in my experience.) The performances went beautifully this weekend. We had sold out houses, and as always, we got lots of compliments on the gorgeous artistry of the projections. (That opening pre-show sequence is just stunning. We timed it out to the overture and Bert’s first entrance, and several audience members reported that it gave them chills.)”– Jason Brantman, Broadway Training Center

We have had the pleasure of working on some of our biggest shows with Broadway Training Center, including; Spamalot, Big Fish, Addams Family, Mary Poppins and Peter Pan. One of my favorite parts of working at BMD has been working with Jason and Fiona, and seeing first hand how our collaborative scenic design process goes and how much feedback is not only allowed, but encouraged. It’s important to ensure we match the host theatre’s artistic vision, as well as follow the script, and be sure that we have provided adequate content in the package for theatres that may be interested in the future. I really got to know Jason and Fiona and the amazing work their organization does. I even had the privilege of traveling with BMD to the New York Thespian Festival the same weekend Broadway Training Center was opening their Peter Pan production, debuting our content. I can honestly say, thanks to their creativity and amazing talent on stage, that I enjoyed watching their production of Peter Pan even more than the production of Finding Neverland I saw on the Broadway stage!

“Anyone who is looking for a transporting, magical, and economic way to accomplish the scenic design challenges of their production should absolutely check out BMD!”– Jason Brantman, Broadway Training Center

<a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/rockland/article/BWW-Reviews-BIG-FISH-at-Broadway-Training-Center-Of-Westchester-20141201">Read the BWW Reviews on BroadwayWorld.&nbsp;</a>

Jason and Fiona were sweet enough to talk to me and share about their relationship with BMD so that I could learn what makes BMD so special to them! I found out that their relationship with BMD started when they were doing a production of Spamalot, and contacted BMD to use our projection content. Jason and Fiona were blown away by the quality of the content and were thrilled to be the host theatre for our Big Fish projection package. They have a rare viewpoint as a client since they have seen our processes through and through from developing a new show package with endless hours of collaboration to renting an existing package and creatively adapting our content to their stage. Jason explains, “We find that the content is lush and magical. When we are a host theater, we enjoy that the process is quite collaborative. We also try to make choices that will help make the projections marketable to future productions.” Jason said that they had an absolute blast developing Big Fish with us and were very happy with how it turned out.

One of the best things about working with Jason and Fiona is their amazing feedback. As Jason has explained to me, it always takes time to work out bugs and figure out quirks with anything new, and he feels that many people underestimate the time it takes to do one’s homework and learn how to properly utilize projections for their space. Although it takes time to figure out, Jason and Fiona expressed that projections are still “eons better (and more cost efficient!) than building a complicated set, and it’s a wonderful way to make magic happen onstage!”.

<a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/rockland/article/BTC-Presents-MARY-POPPINS-20151112">Read the announcement on BroadwayWorld. </a>

As an account manager, I am often the one to help a client make a decision on the best playback method for their setup. When we first started working with Broadway Training Center, software was the best option. Jason’s best advice for those taking on software is, “We stress highly the importance of building and testing the cues early in the rehearsal process, and giving yourself time to finesse exactly where they will go in the script. It’s a good idea to have a person dedicated to running the projections.”

We understand not everybody has time to dedicate to learning something as complicated as a new software program, which is why we have worked hard to find another solution for our clients. We recently teamed up with the manufacturer of ImageCue, creating a system that allows you to playback our scenic content directly from your lighting console, eliminating the need to learn something new. If you have a student who knows how to cue your lighting console, you have a student who knows how to cue your projections! Broadway Training Center is looking forward to trying ImageCue in their upcoming production of Into The Woods, and I can’t wait to hear Jason’s feedback.

I always look forward to discussing each new show with them, as they are by far, some of the most creative people I have ever had the pleasure of working with. For example, rather than “flying” the kids from the theater pulley system, they allowed the projections to work their magic, and the London night sky rushed around them while older students took the kids through dancer lifts, to give the impression of flying. It was a truly magical touch to the production. To me, this scene alone had a better feel than the entire production of Finding Neverland on a professional stage.I was so blown away by Broadway Training Center’s production of Peter Pan, and their level of professionalism, that I had to learn more about what made their student’s so dynamic. It turns out, all of their students are required to take acting, voice, and dance classes in order to be a part of BTC’s productions. They emphasize the training element so highly that it results in a group of students who are extremely dedicated to theatre. All of BTC’s instructors, directors, designers, choreographers, musical directors, and orchestra are working professionals in the industry who also enjoy the educational/mentorship aspect of working with students. They expect a lot from their students, but if you had the chance to see one of their shows, you would agree that the students absolutely rise to the challenge. Jason explained that their students are with them for many years, sometimes from kindergarten until they graduate high school, and beyond. The long term bond really allows the instructors to guide the development of their students as performers over the years.

It has truly been a pleasure working with Broadway Training Center, their amazing staff, and their talented students! Thanks for the awesome memories and I look forward to our next adventure together!

“Our motto is ‘Developing Character On and Off Stage’ – so we not only train our students to be excellent performers, we also train them to be positive, loving, and supportive to everyone around them.”- Jason Brantman, Broadway Training Center

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One of the most impressive (as well as most difficult) special effects to be done onstage is flight. Broadway equips themselves with highly skilled engineering teams to create impressive technical illusions that leave audiences wondering: “How did they do that?”

Without Broadway’s secrets of hidden wires and harnesses, how can theatres of all sizes deliver the same magical and effortless effect of flight?

Hiring a standard rigging system, and getting insurance for the safety of your actors can cost thousands of dollars. Due to a lack of funds or another dependable solution, schools can become discouraged from producing certain titles that include flying. That’s why we're is here to lend a helping hand and offer worry-free solutions through Scenic Projections.&nbsp;

<i>Here are a few of our favorite animated flight sequences and suggested staging that you can use for your productions:</i>

Disney’s Aladdin JR: Scene 8 - Magic Carpet Ride

(ALADDIN helps JASMINE onto the magic carpet, which flies into the night sky)

In this scene, Aladdin and Jasmine begin on the Palace Balcony and with the press of a cue, fly over Agrabah, travel amongst the clouds, and then through the city back to the Palace. You can have the magic carpet set center stage on the floor with your actors seated on top. The scenery behind them moves backward, and the audience experiences the illusion that the actors are flying forward and upward.

*You could also use one of your three wishes to construct a small raked platform, with the top angled upwards, away from the apron. Then, cover the base with black fabric, and have your actors sit on the magic carpet laid over the top of the platform. This gives your actors extra height off of the ground so they appear as if they are flying in the middle of the traveling scenery behind them. 

Experience a whole new world with our scenic projection package for <a href="https://www.broadwaymedia.com/shows/disneys-aladdin/aladdin-jr/scenic-projections">Disney's&nbsp;Aladdin Jr</a>.&nbsp;plus<a href="https://www.broadwaymedia.com/shows/disneys-aladdin/aladdin-kids">&nbsp;Disney's Aladdin Kids.</a>

Disney’s Mary Poppins: Act 1 Scene 1 - Mary Poppins’ Arrival

(MARY POPPINS soars over the London rooftops and through the sunrise)

Press cue and Mary Poppins is flying across your stage with her parrot-handled umbrella in hand. As the scene in the Parlor ends, the actors can clear the stage and begin preparing for the following scene, while the projection of Mary begins to play. The audience watches Mary’s silhouette fly in and your actress playing Mary can await her cue backstage. Eliminating the need for a blackout or difficulty getting Mary out of a harness, she’s ready to walk onstage at the proper cue line.

*Our<a href="https://www.broadwaymedia.com/shows/mary-poppins/mary-poppins/scenic-projections"> Mary Poppins Scenic Projections</a> are practically perfect in every way, that they’ve even been used in a Disneyland production of Mary Poppins! If you're interested in a school or youth production, check out our<a href="https://www.broadwaymedia.com/shows/mary-poppins/mary-poppins-jr"> scenic projection package for Mary Poppins Jr!</a>

Peter Pan (1954 Broadway Version): Act 1 Scene 2 - Flight to Neverland

(PETER flies out the nursery window followed by the children. The nursery disappears and the night sky is exposed.)

With faith, trust and a little projection magic, Peter and the children escape out of the Nursery window, past Big Ben, and onto the second star to the right. Tinkerbell bursts through the Nursery window, opening it for the children and Peter to fly out of. As the scenery begins to move forward and the window becomes larger, this gives the illusion that the actors are flying out of it. Your actors can turn upstage and “fly” through the window until the window has disappeared. Then your actors can face the audience and through movement, physically express that they are in the air. The scenery behind them moves backward and downward and the audience follows their graceful journey from location to location.

Fly off to Neverland with our scenic projection packages for <a href="https://www.broadwaymedia.com/shows/peter-pan/peter-pan-1954/scenic-projections">Peter Pan 1954</a> and <a href="https://www.broadwaymedia.com/shows/peter-pan/peter-pan-jr">Peter Pan 1954 Jr.</a>

Still interested in Broadway’s flight sequences?

-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cnet.com/news/the-hidden-tech-behind-broadways-aladdin/">The Hidden Tech behind Broadway's 'Aladdin'</a> by Sally Neiman for CNET

-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/1979/09/21/archives/special-effects-keep-peter-pan-flying-playing-a-programmed-console.html">Special Effects Keep 'Peter Pan' Flying</a> by Barbara Crossette for The New York Times

-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ever-wonder-how-that-magic-carpet-in-disneys-aladdin_b_58ed407fe4b0ea028d568db7">Ever wonder how that Magic Carpet in Disney's "Aladdin" flies?</a> By Jim Hill for HuffPost

You Can Fly - with our Scenic Projections!

Whether you're looking to add special effects to your production or simply want to take the hassle out of scenic backgrounds, Broadway Media has you covered with dazzling, affordable scenic projections. <a href="https://www.broadwaymedia.com/scenic-projections">Browse our extensive library or search by show to match your upcoming season.</a>&nbsp;

Our team is looking forward to helping your next production soar - both literally and figuratively - so give us a call or fill out an order form on our <a href="https://www.broadwaymedia.com/contact">contact page.&nbsp;</a>

Suspension of disbelief + projection magic = flight. Our Scenic Projections are an incredible resource for flight that saves you the expense of a wire-flying system – so you can take flight anywhere! 

Making Your Production Soar (On a Budget). 

On any given day, you may sit down to stream a TV show or read a book, but find yourself easily distracted by the neighbor’s lawn mower or your adorable pet. Let’s face it, even on vacation you rely heavily on your phone. The intent may be to open a reservation number or hire a ride share, but the call of unanswered text messages or unread notifications proves too strong. Before you know it, your dedicated relaxation time is interrupted by a peer with a question, a friend with gossip, or a local news update.&nbsp;

Things are different with live theatre. Whether it’s professional or amateur, in a blackbox or a <a href="https://www.broadwaymedia.com/solutions/school-theatre">High School</a> auditorium; once you take your place in an audience, your phone is switched to Do Not Disturb and you’re ready to enjoy a show. The overture sets the tone, the curtain rises, and before long you’re swept away to a time and place other than your own.&nbsp;&nbsp;

As a performer and community theatre director, I’m privy to the sequence of events leading to opening night and the necessary steps it takes to effectively transport an audience. 

Each step serves a purpose, from securing performance rights, to production meetings, budget negotiations, auditions, rehearsals, marketing, and of course...Tech Week! The majority of your audience will never know about the in-depth process behind the scenes, and frankly, they shouldn’t. All that matters is each patron is engaged in the story you’re telling, temporarily transported, and finds value in the ticket they purchased.

So how does a theatre effectively engage their audience and ensure their return for future productions?

 First, it’s important to understand the talent in your area and demographic of your community. A region heavily populated by young families may not be the best area to launch an edgy blackbox program, and likewise, a college town is probably not ideal for kid-heavy productions.&nbsp;

As President of my local community theatre, I send an annual survey to our patrons, performers, and volunteers in an effort to understand our talent pool, and what our community is expecting from their local theatre.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Once the survey is complete, the results are shared with our play selection committee to effectively select shows that meet the needs of our community. They review a number of parameters for the season, including, but not limited to:

- What venue will we be performing in?&nbsp;&nbsp;

- Are there safety protocols that need to be accounted for? (for example, for our 2021 return, we were careful to select shows with small casts and limited romance)

Once the rights for a production are obtained and subsequently announced to the public, it’s imperative to understand the vision and outline the story you plan to tell from the beginning.&nbsp; Your production team, including a representative from marketing, should come together early in the process to calibrate and understand how the show will be portrayed. 

If another theatre recently produced the same show, determine how your production will be different. Perhaps use an orchestra instead of tracks? Are there resources like digital scenery to make your stage come alive?&nbsp;

<a href="http://broadwaymedia.com/scenic-projections">Broadway Media’s Scenic Projections</a>&nbsp;include every scene and setting mentioned in the script; whether it’s a day to night transition, a magical embellishment, or a change in the weather. Previously, creative sound effects were needed to illustrate these moments onstage, but with the addition of Scenic Projections and creative lighting, the audience can now see and experience the author’s intent. Whatever you choose to do, use your marketing platforms to build the excitement and start laying the groundwork for immersing the audience.&nbsp;&nbsp;

If you’re adding an audition notice on your theatre’s social media accounts and/or website, your performers are not the only ones who will see the post. Audition postings will likely be how your patrons first learn about your upcoming shows, thus beginning the immersive journey. Though you don’t want to give too much away before opening night, offering a glimpse into the rehearsal process via marketing channels can build excitement. 

Tactics like Instagram takeovers or TikTok videos, help audiences identify with a performer or a particular craft, and become invested in seeing the finished product. I’ve also seen theatres partner with local restaurants to offer a dining experience themed to the production (for example: A Greek restaurant paired with a production of <a href="https://www.broadwaymedia.com/shows/mamma-mia/mamma-mia/scenic-projections">MAMMA MIA</a>!).&nbsp;&nbsp;

Once a patron arrives for your production, ensure they feel welcomed and comfortable. Warm greetings from those working the house, comfortable seats, adequate legroom, and temperature control should be considered. Consider eliminating potential outside distractions by covering windows with blackout curtains to ensure outside light doesn’t interfere with show lighting choices. These details can help patrons focus more on the production itself.

With the audience comfortable, it’s time to focus on setting the tone. From your programs to music playing in the house, find ways to match the style and tone of the era to be reflected onstage. During a recent Shakespearean production I attended, instrumental music from the Elizabethan era played throughout the house and programs were printed in an Olde English font. Furthermore, carefully placed props onstage and a customized curtain warmer help create a sense of anticipation for what’s to come. The overture plays and the curtain begins to rise, and the audience is in the right mindset; ready to experience the world your  team has created.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The challenges of the pandemic may continue to ebb and flow, but theatre remains a much needed escape for both patrons and theatre-makers. For an hour or two, you can press the pause button on your own realities and focus on a world other than your own. So as a theatre-maker, take the time to prepare for your audiences; make them feel safe, appreciated, and transported. Remind them why the arts are needed and the positive impact they can have on a community.	

In today’s digital age, it’s difficult to disconnect from reality. Thankfully, there remains a sacred place to transport you from the real world, and that’s the theatre.


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Big Fish is a heartwarming and imaginative musical that enchants audiences with a magical tale of a father and son's bond. Based on the beloved novel and acclaimed movie, the show follows the life of Edward Bloom, a charismatic storyteller with larger-than-life tales. As his health declines, his son Will embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind his father's extraordinary stories. Through captivating flashbacks, the musical transports us to a world of magical encounters and daring adventures. With a touching score and themes of family, imagination, and the power of storytelling, Big Fish is a moving and life-affirming theatrical experience that celebrates the beauty of cherished memories and the significance of the people we hold dear.

Step into the magical world of Big Fish with our captivating Scenic Projections! Transport your audience to the whimsical storytelling of Edward Bloom's tall tales, the fantastical worlds he encounters, and the heartwarming moments of family and love. Elevate your storytelling with dynamic visuals, seamless transitions, and captivating effects. Download watermarked materials, customize using our StagePlayer app, and consider the  upgrade for professional mapping. Our world-class theatre experts and resources are here to transform your stage, creating an unforgettable experience for your audience. Immerse yourself in the wonder, imagination, and emotion of Big Fish with Scenic Projections today!

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Big Fish is a heartwarming and fantastical musical that takes audiences on an extraordinary journey of a father and son's relationship. Based on the beloved novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed movie, the show follows the life of Edward Bloom, a charismatic and larger-than-life storyteller. As his health declines, his son Will sets out on a quest to separate fact from fiction in his father's colorful and incredible tales. Through captivating flashbacks, audiences are transported to a world of magical encounters, daring escapades, and profound love. With a touching score and poignant themes of family, imagination, and the power of storytelling, Big Fish is a moving and life-affirming theatrical experience that reminds us of the importance of cherishing our own stories and the people we hold dear.

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We are a small rural school. Digital backdrops were amazing. The support team was awesome. I couldn’t have done this show without the Digital Backdrops! They were fantasmorific for James and the Giant Peach TYA

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Chillicothe Middle School

Our students love having the Mean Girls projections, it’s the one comment they’ve all made!

Haywood Arts Regional Theatre

Thank you for all your help with getting our production rental set up. There were a lot of extra layers to this show with projections, but the projection package from Broadway Media took part of that stress away!

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Arrowhead High School

It worked great for us. Our theater is over 100 years old and is a renovated movie theater with very limited wing space. The projections have opened up a lot of possibilities for future production options. Even by using an old, back of the theater, projector.

Rialto Theater

It was the very first production for Newtown Stage Co and we sold out both performances! We LOVED the slides and plan on using slides for every show moving forward.

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Newtown Stage Company

Everyone at Grande Prairie Live Theatre would like to thank Broadway Media for the excellent background graphics you provided us for our production of Shrek. These were colorful, detailed and very creative. They added to every scene.

Grande Prarie LIve Theatre

Thanks so much for your fabulous images. They really made a huge impact on our show and worked beautifully. Lots of the audience commented on them as we normally have enormous sets and it was a big change.

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Methodist Ladies’ College

We were extremely pleased with the projections for our production of Beauty and the Beast. They added a magical element to the show and helped make the transitions seamless.

North Greenville University

I just wanted to tell you how wonderful our show has been received. With the help of your animated backdrop putting us over the top. Thank you again and again. Looking forward to our next endeavor. 

Paul J. Gelinas Middle School

Tech support was great and once we had some time with the software, editing and running the show was easy enough.

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