Nutcracker Backdrops – 2022 Season Update There are few holiday traditions as beloved as The Nutcracker ballet. Each December, dozens of our dance customers present this classic tale of Clara, a young girl who receives the gift of a wooden nutcracker one Christmas Eve and is transported to a magical land of sweets, princes, and…
Going Beyond the Script The Music Man Backdrops and Scenery Perspectives Written by: Melanie Simmons The 1957 Broadway hit The Music Man needs practically no introduction. The five-time Tony winner is as American as apple pie. An audience favorite, it has spawned countless national and regional tours, not to mention innumerable local, community, and school productions. The…
Going Beyond the Script Alice in Wonderland Backdrops and Scenery Perspectives written by: Melanie Simmons Lewis Carroll’s classic story of Alice and her reality-warping journey down the rabbit hole is a childhood mainstay. Nearly everyone is familiar with the Cheshire Cat, the Queen of Hearts, and the eponymous Alice herself. Carroll’s story has been frequently re-imagined…
Kicking Off the New 2016 – 2017 Season with Big News Announcing TheatreWorld’s Highly Discounted Backdrop Collection – “Island of Misfit Backdrops!” During the past 5 years, many of you have asked if we had any backdrops that were not up to our high quality, New/Like New, standards that we could provide at a discount.…
Going Beyond the Script Cinderella Backdrops and Scenery Perspectives written by: Melanie Simmons Cinderella is one of the most beloved rags-to-riches stories of all time. There are so many versions of this classic fairy tale available and similarly endless ways to stage this beloved story. Whether you’re going for a more “Disney-esque” feel for younger audiences…
Summer is One of TheatreWorld Backdrops’ Highest New Production Cycles First, thank you to everyone who used TheatreWorld Backdrops during the winter and spring season. It was our pleasure to support your productions. A note to all customers involved with summer programs: beginning the end of June, TheatreWorld is offering complementary shipping on all orders. (And…
TheatreWorld Backdrops is Proud to Begin Releasing Major Enhancements to our “Around the World” Stage, Dance Recital, and Event Backdrop Collections TheatreWorld Backdrops’ Artistic Teams are in full swing this summer! We are proudly designing and producing a host of new hand-painted stage, dance, and event backdrops. These new additions pay tribute to many historic buildings,…
New Scenic Backdrop Rentals Now Available Many of you have asked us what we will be building during the late spring and summer months as you begin to plan your fall productions and events. So, here is an insight into our recent production and development plans. FROZEN Backdrop Series During the past six weeks, we…
2015 USITT Conference and Stage Expo Wrap Up Our TheatreWorld Backdrops Team enjoyed their visit to the USITT convention in Cincinnati. (Even though it was just a bit on the brisk side for our Florida-based team!) Everyone at the convention was extremely friendly and we were happy to meet so many of you face-to-face. It…
Going Beyond the Script Addams Family Backdrop Suite Theatrical Rights Worldwide has unleashed the ADDAMS FAMILY into the theatrical world. This creepy and kooky musical comedy is now available for your upcoming season. As huge fans of the show, our Creative Team was beyond excited to tackle the needs for this story of love, relationships, and…