The past decade has been nothing short of transformative in the world of theater. With technological advancements and the increasing integration of digital elements in live performances, stages worldwide have witnessed some truly magical moments. And at the heart of many of these moments? Broadway Media's best-selling Scenic Projections show packages.

Join us as we walk down the memory lane of our top-performing shows, remembering what made each one so spectacular.

This spooky and heartwarming tale has been a family favorite. Our Scenic Projections brought the quirky Addams mansion to life, adding depth and dynamism to the set, truly captivating the essence of the family we all love and fear. Moreover, our Choreography Guides, featuring original Broadway choreography by Sergio Trujilo, made those iconic family dance numbers even more delightful, ensuring every move resonated with the unique Addams' spirit.

The glitz and glamor of North Shore High were made even more vivid with our show package resources. With the original Broadway video design by Fray Studios, the iconic school cafeteria to the Mathletes competition, every scene was rendered with sharp, colorful details. Additionally, our Choreography Guides added that extra zest to the Plastics' strut and every high school dance-off.

Letting it go has never been so beautiful. Elsa's ice palace, the heartwarming town of Arendelle, and the northern lights - our Scenic Projections added a magical touch, making it a winter wonderland every show night.

The historical fiction that took us through the streets of St. Petersburg and Paris. Broadway Media's Scenic Projection package is direct from Broadway! Designer Aaron Rhyne seamlessly integrated with the story, elevating the musical numbers with picturesque backdrops and unforgettable visual moments.

Medieval mayhem never looked so good. Our first product ever created - castles, dragons, and the quest for the Holy Grail were all enhanced with vibrant and humorous visuals. Plus, our Choreography Guides for the Young@Part version turned every knightly dance and coconut gallop into comedic gold.

The sun-kissed shores of the Greek islands beckoned more brightly with our packaged resources. Each musical number, from "Dancing Queen" to "Waterloo", was paired with dynamic Scenic Projections. And with the help of our upcoming Choreography Guides (available in 2024), those disco moves and dance sequences will truly come to life!

Elle Woods' journey from the sorority house to the courtroom was made even more fabulous with our Scenic Projections. Our Choreography Guides feature Tony-award winning director/choreography Jerry Mitchell, who brings an energetic "Bend and Snap" to Elle's victory dance.&nbsp;

A tale as old as time was retold with renewed charm. The grandeur of the Beast's castle, the quaint village, and the enchanting forest – every set piece was enriched by our Scenic Projections. And with our Choreography Guides, featuring the original Broadway choreography by Matt West, dances like "Be Our Guest" became a visual feast, captivating audiences with every twirl and leap.

Yellow brick roads, emerald cities, and poppy fields – our show package for Wizard of Oz was nothing short of magical. Audiences felt like they were journeying with Dorothy, from the cyclone in Kansas to the whimsical land of Oz.

The bustling marketplace of Agrabah, the Cave of Wonders, and the romantic carpet rides were visually stunning, truly making it a whole new world!

In celebrating a decade of show-stopping performances, we are filled with gratitude. To all the theaters, schools, and community groups that trusted in our products - thank you.&nbsp;

Here's to many more years of theater magic with Broadway Media!

Join us as we walk down the memory lane of our top-performing shows, remembering what made each one so spectacular.


A Decade of Showstoppers: Broadway Media’s Best Sellers

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;

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.

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 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;

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

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.


Effectively Transporting Your Audience With Live Theatre

The Addams Family - Concert - Glenbrook South High School

The Addams Family - Strathfield Musical Society

The Addams Family - Shreveport Little Theatre and Academy

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Explore the spooky and kooky world of The Addams Family with our mesmerizing Choreography Guides, featuring the original Broadway production's choreography by the acclaimed Sergio Trujillo. Immerse your cast in the eerie Addams Family mansion, the creepy graveyard, and the hilariously macabre moments of family life with high-energy and Broadway-quality dance routines. Our easy-to-use digital video guides will transform your performers into captivating dancers, whether they are seasoned professionals or beginners. Learn from the Tony Award-winning choreographer Sergio Trujillo and his team of experts as they guide you through each dance number, providing detailed instructions for flawless execution. Tailor the choreography to suit your show's unique needs and create a performance that exudes the iconic humor and love of all things dark and bizarre that is characteristic of The Addams Family. Elevate your production with Choreography Guides by Sergio Trujillo and bring the unforgettable magic of The Addams Family to life on your stage.

Embrace the magic of dance with Choreography Guides for The Addams Family from Broadway Media.

Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing and hilarious world of The Addams Family musical. This spooktacular production brings the delightfully macabre and kooky Addams family to life, celebrating love, acceptance, and the joy of embracing one's eccentric side. Experience the original Broadway choreography by the acclaimed Sergio Trujillo with our mesmerizing Choreography Guides, ensuring flawless execution of high-energy dance routines. Enhance the storytelling with enchanting Scenic Projections that transport you to the eerie Addams Family mansion and other macabre settings. Our dynamic visuals complement the darkly humorous and heartwarming tale. Don't miss this opportunity to create an unforgettable stage experience, celebrating the power of family bonds and the ghoulishly delightful world of The Addams Family. Let Broadway Media's Choreography Guides and Scenic Projections elevate your production to new heights of magic and enchantment.

Step into the spooky and kooky world of The Addams Family with our enchanting Scenic Projections! Transport your audience to the eerie Addams Family mansion, the creepy graveyard, and the hilariously macabre moments of family life. Elevate your storytelling with dynamic visuals, seamless transitions, and captivating effects. Download watermarked materials, customize using our intuitive StagePlayer app, and consider upgrading to the professional license for creative mapping. Our world-class theatre experts and resources are here to transform your stage, creating an unforgettable experience for your audience. Embrace the music, humor, and love of all things dark and bizarre with The Addams Family and Scenic Projections today!

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Welcome to the delightfully macabre and kooky world of The Addams Family, a spooktacular musical that will have you laughing, snapping your fingers, and embracing your eccentric side. Join Gomez and Morticia Addams as they face a peculiar challenge - their daughter, Wednesday, has fallen in love with a normal young man from a respectable family. As the Addams and the Beinekes come together for a fateful dinner, secrets are revealed, loyalties are tested, and hilarious chaos ensues. This darkly humorous and heartwarming show celebrates the power of love, acceptance, and family bonds, no matter how peculiar they may seem. With its catchy tunes, witty humor, and iconic characters like Uncle Fester, Lurch, and Cousin Itt, The Addams Family is a ghoulishly delightful theatrical experience that will leave you feeling strangely moved and thoroughly entertained.

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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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