AARON SINGS BROADWAY

**Jagged Little Pill – How the Set Changes to Mirror the Emotional Turmoil**

*Jagged Little Pill* (2019) uses **rotating set pieces** to represent the characters' emotional turmoil. In certain pivotal scenes, the set’s **angular walls** shift, creating a sense of **disorientation** or **confinement**. The design supports the story’s exploration of **family dysfunction**, **mental health**, and **identity**, with the physical changes on stage mirroring the characters' internal struggles.
#JaggedLittlePill #SetDesign #EmotionalTurmoil

13 hours ago | [YT] | 2

AARON SINGS BROADWAY

**Tina: The Tina Turner Musical – The Power of Real-Life Video Footage**

In *Tina: The Tina Turner Musical* (2020), video footage of **real performances** by Tina Turner is integrated into the **scenic design**. The video clips project **images of Turner’s iconic performances**, creating a **dynamic connection** between the live performers and the legacy of Tina Turner. The projection techniques used here help evoke an intense **emotional response** from the audience, giving them a glimpse into the **real Tina Turner’s world** while watching the musical unfold.
#TinaTheMusical #ProjectionDesign #TinaTurner

1 day ago | [YT] | 4

AARON SINGS BROADWAY

**Moulin Rouge! – A Show that Uses Stunning Projections for Storytelling**

In *Moulin Rouge!* (2021), projections play a **vital role** in creating the dazzling world of Paris’s infamous cabaret. The **projected images** reflect the **fast-paced, dynamic energy** of the show, and the **cutting-edge technology** was used to blend **cinematic visuals** with live action. Projections help create **illusory effects**, such as the **can-can dancers** swirling around the stage or the **impression of nightfall** as the show takes the audience through **Parisian nights**.
#MoulinRougeMusical #ProjectionsInTheater #VisualStorytelling

2 days ago | [YT] | 10

AARON SINGS BROADWAY

**Six – The Creative Use of Minimalist Stage Design**

*Six* (2021) is a perfect example of how minimalist design can be both stylish and effective. The stage consists mainly of **six movable podiums**, each representing a **Queen** from Tudor history. The podiums are designed to emphasise the **individuality** of each queen, and the costume design is vibrant, **glamorous**, and inspired by **pop icons**. This minimalist approach highlights the **empowerment** and **sisterhood** of the queens.
#SixTheMusical #MinimalistDesign #QueensOfTudor

3 days ago | [YT] | 5

AARON SINGS BROADWAY

**Hadestown – Using Steampunk Design to Create the Underworld**

*Hadestown* (2019) took Broadway by storm with its unique **steampunk aesthetic**, blending mythology and **industrial revolution**. The **underworld** is brought to life using a mix of **gears**, **exposed metal**, and **rusted pipes** to symbolise the **struggles** of working-class characters. The **lighting** was designed to enhance the **gritty feel** of the underworld and make the transitions between the realms of **life** and **death** feel seamless.
#Hadestown #SteampunkDesign #MythologyAndIndustry

4 days ago | [YT] | 6

AARON SINGS BROADWAY

**Les Misérables – The Revolution at Your Feet**

In *Les Misérables* (1985), the **barricade** scene is a turning point in the show, and its design is as important as the characters themselves. The barricade was built to be **able to be torn apart** during the fight scenes, with **easily removable parts** and **hidden compartments** that allowed for quick transitions during the chaos of the battle. The set allowed the **actors** to **interact** with it in **real-time** to help create the dramatic **revolutionary energy**.
#LesMis #RevolutionarySet #BroadwayTech

5 days ago | [YT] | 12

AARON SINGS BROADWAY

**The Producers – The Production of “Springtime for Hitler”**

One of the most complex scenes in *The Producers* (2001) is “**Springtime for Hitler**.” The set design for this number required **elaborate stage machinery** to create the massive **German set pieces**. The set includes **spinning platforms**, **falling banners**, and **massive moving props**, which all had to be perfectly timed in order to give the sequence its **larger-than-life** energy.
#TheProducers #SpringtimeForHitler #BroadwaySet

6 days ago | [YT] | 10

AARON SINGS BROADWAY

**Annie – How the Dog "Sandy" Was Trained**

The role of **Sandy**, the dog in *Annie* (1977), wasn’t just any ordinary canine. Sandy was trained to perform specific actions during the show, including sitting on command, walking alongside **Annie**, and even reacting to the action of the story. The dog had to be **perfectly trained** and even went through a **specialised training regimen** to ensure smooth and safe performances.
#Annie #SandyTheDog #BroadwayAnimals

1 week ago | [YT] | 9

AARON SINGS BROADWAY

**Cats – How the Jellicle Cats Came to Life**

In *Cats* (1982), the actors aren’t simply wearing **costumes**—they are transformed into **feline characters**. Each performer’s **makeup** is designed to reflect the unique personality of their **cat**. The **cat ears**, **whiskers**, and **tail** are essential for creating the illusion, and the process of applying these **elements** can take **up to two hours** before every performance.
#Cats #FelineTransformation #CostumeDesign

1 week ago | [YT] | 11

AARON SINGS BROADWAY

**Les Misérables – The Famous Barricade That Was a Moving Set Piece**

In the original production of *Les Misérables* (1985), the **barricade** wasn’t just a set piece—it was also a **moving part** of the action. During key scenes, the barricade would be **manipulated by the cast**, allowing for more **fluid action** during battle sequences. The barricade could be built **within seconds** and later disassembled just as quickly.
#LesMis #Barricade #StageDesign

1 week ago | [YT] | 10