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Outer Critics Circle Award Winners Announced

The winners of the 2025-26 Outer Critics Circle Awards have been announced. The organization consists of critics and journalists covering the New York theatre in publications frequently outside of the city. ...

NEP Powering Broadcast Production for the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna

NEP Europe, part of NEP Group, media services provider for live entertainment and sports worldwide, has announced it will deliver a full range of broadcast solutions for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, Austria, ...

Def Leppard Vegas Residency Features Robe Gear

Iconic hard rock band Def Leppard recently played 12 sold-out shows at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, complete with a new visual and lighting design created by Montreal-based Luz Studio.
On Luz's lighting rig were some core ...

CHAUVET Professional, Ryan Healey Team Up for Mary J. Blige's Vegas Residency

For Mary J. Blige's My Life, My Story residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM, lighting designer Ryan Healey, of 22 Degrees, and set designer Shaun Motley are providing a richly textured setting for the singer as she takes ...

Mexico's Estadio Azteca Reopens Ahead of World Cup with Assist from Obsidian Control Systems

All eyes will be on Mexico City on June 11 as the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at the newly renovated Estadio Azteca, recently renamed Estadio Banorte. A reopening event and friendly match were held on March 28, with lighting control ...

New Laserworld Club Series Models Released

The Laserworld Club Series has been on the market for more than 15 years. The new Laserworld CS-3000 micro and Laserworld CS-6000 micro take over the range, focusing on affordability with a feature set for DJs and entertainers, and ...

Workers at San Diego Musical Theatre Vote to Unionize with IATSE Local 122

Production workers at the San Diego Musical Theatre (SDMT) have voted to unionize with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 122. The 18-member unit includes wardrobe department staff, ...

Oasis Tour Fiber Network Built Around Van Damme Cabling

When rock band Oasis returned to stadium stages for their 2025 tour, the production was built on a scale to match. With front-of-house towers, monitor world and multiple off-stage technical areas all needing to stay connected, the team at ...

RF Venue's RF PA Extension Kit Wirelessly Feeds Loudspeakers at the 69th Denver Debutante Ball

The Denver Debutante Ball is an annual formal event held in Denver, Colorado, to celebrate high-achieving young women, with a focus on academic excellence, leadership, and community service. The event is held in the seven-floor open atrium ...

Production Sound Mixer Dirk Sciarrotta Delivers Camera-Ready Sound on Family Feud with DPA

For nearly three decades, veteran production sound mixer and five-time Emmy Award winner Dirk Sciarrotta has helped define the sonic identity of the long-running game show Family Feud. Now entering his 28th season, ...