AARON SINGS BROADWAY

**Cats – The Cat Costumes and Makeup That Took Hours to Apply**

The costumes in *Cats* (1982) are some of the most recognisable in Broadway history, but what most people don’t know is how **long it takes** for the performers to get into their characters. Each actor spends about **two hours** having their makeup and costumes applied, including detailed **fur patterns** and **whiskers** to transform them into the feline characters.
#Cats #CostumeDesign #MakeupMagic

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AARON SINGS BROADWAY

**Hairspray – How the Show Transformed the Set for Each Number**

The set of *Hairspray* (2002) was designed with **flexible, movable pieces** that allowed for quick transformations between scenes. For example, during the iconic **“You Can’t Stop the Beat”** finale, the stage had to shift rapidly to accommodate the **high-energy dance** number and change from the TV studio to the street.
#Hairspray #SetTransformations #BroadwayEnergy

1 day ago | [YT] | 3

AARON SINGS BROADWAY

**Waitress – Baking Pies on Stage (Real Ingredients!)**

For the musical *Waitress* (2016), the actors were required to **bake pies on stage** as part of their performance. To make it as realistic as possible, the **pies** were baked using **real ingredients**, and the **dough was mixed in real time**. The pies even had to be **replaced** between shows because they would **spoil** after a few performances!
#Waitress #BakingOnStage #RealIngredients

1 day ago | [YT] | 5

AARON SINGS BROADWAY

**Mamma Mia! – The Use of Digital Projections to Enhance the Greek Island Vibe**

In *Mamma Mia!* (1999), digital projections were used to enhance the feel of being on a **Greek island**, adding to the **visual splendour** of the setting. Projections were carefully timed to match the **musical numbers** like “**Dancing Queen**,” and the design helped create the **beachy, carefree atmosphere** that permeates the show.
#MammaMia #DigitalProjections #GreekVibes

3 days ago | [YT] | 5

AARON SINGS BROADWAY

**Rent – The Set Designed to Look Like the Streets of New York**

For *Rent* (1996), the set was designed to look like the **bohemian streets** of **New York’s East Village**, complete with graffiti, used furniture, and dim lighting. The team deliberately chose to use **found objects** to reflect the **gritty, real-life struggles** of the characters, adding a layer of **authenticity** to the production.
#Rent #SetDesign #EastVillage

4 days ago | [YT] | 5

AARON SINGS BROADWAY

**The Producers – The Giant Mechanical Hitler Puppet**

In the production of *The Producers* (2001), the musical includes a giant **mechanical puppet** of **Hitler** for the number “**Springtime for Hitler**.” The puppet, which is about **12 feet tall**, was created by the **puppeteers** to look both absurd and menacing, and it took a **small army of technicians** to operate it during the performance.
#TheProducers #SpringtimeForHitler #BroadwayPuppetry

5 days ago | [YT] | 7

AARON SINGS BROADWAY

**Les Misérables – The Barricade Was Designed to Be Part of the Show’s Story**

For the iconic **barricade** scenes in *Les Misérables* (1985), the set designers created a structure that was both **functional** and **symbolic**. The barricade had to be **quickly assembled** and **dismantled** during the show’s intense battle scenes, and it was designed to evoke the feeling of **revolution**. The **spontaneity** and sense of **chaos** were intentionally reflected in the design.
#LesMis #StageDesign #RevolutionarySet

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AARON SINGS BROADWAY

**Wicked – How the “Defying Gravity” Effect Works**

The “**Defying Gravity**” scene in *Wicked* (2003) is one of the most famous in Broadway history. Elphaba, played by **Idina Menzel**, is lifted into the air via a **harness system** that takes multiple **technicians** to operate. The mechanics of the lift required **years of planning** and coordination with **safety specialists**, and the effect is as much a feat of engineering as it is of performance.
#Wicked #DefyingGravity #BroadwayTech

1 week ago | [YT] | 8

AARON SINGS BROADWAY

**The Lion King – The Artistic Vision Behind the Puppetry**

In *The Lion King* (1997), the stunning **puppetry** wasn’t just about mechanics—it was about bringing the **characters to life** with **artistic integrity**. Director **Julie Taymor** worked closely with **puppeteers** to bring a **distinct cultural aesthetic** to each puppet. The use of **African-inspired** design choices and colourful patterns added an **extra layer of meaning** to the production.
#TheLionKing #JulieTaymor #PuppetryInTheater

1 week ago | [YT] | 7

AARON SINGS BROADWAY

**A Chorus Line – The Legendary “One Singular Sensation” Dance**

The famous **“One Singular Sensation”** dance sequence in *A Chorus Line* (1975) required extensive **coordination** between the dancers and the **lighting designers** to create the perfect, iconic look. The effect, where the dancers are silhouetted by a dramatic white light, required perfectly timed cues and careful **stage management** to ensure that all dancers hit their marks precisely.
#AChorusLine #OneSingularSensation #StageLighting

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