Showtime Sound Provides Production for John Mulaney's Historic Wrigley Field Performance

	Ieromonahos says, "For video services, the biggest challenge was working with the stadium house screens and supplemental LED while color-matching them and minimizing audio and video delay."

History was made at Chicago's iconic Wrigley Field last month, as over 40,000 people attended comedian John Mulaney's sold-out hometown performance. On July 11, Mulaney became the first-ever stand-up artist to sell out the legendary ballpark. Showtime Sound provided comprehensive audio, video, and lighting control for the event.

This show marked another chapter in Showtime's longstanding relationship with John Mulaney. Jacob Lewis (tour PM/A1), Eric Miller (lighting director), and project manager Demitrios (Dimi) leromonahos, all of Showtime, worked with Mulaney on his From Scratch Tour in 2022. Ieromonahos remarks, "From working with John in the past in all types of venues, including smaller theaters and arenas, it was an honor to be part of this amazing show."

At Wrigley Field, Ieromonahos notes, "Not only did we provide production services for Mulaney, but we also supported special guests David Letterman, Buddy Guy, Fred Armisen, and Richard Kind. For audio, our team used a combination of Yamaha, Avid, and DiGiCo consoles to meet the individual needs of this unique lineup. Of course, working with an L-Acoustics PA was paramount in the performance."

Ieromonahos adds, "For video services, the biggest challenge was working with the stadium house screens and supplemental LED while color-matching them and minimizing audio and video delay. We were using a combo of wired and wireless cameras, because all the aspects of the show that needed to be covered video-wise were not limited to the stage. We combated these challenges by working closely with the Wrigley Field AV team. Thus, we experienced zero latency in perfect sync across the board."

Ieromonahos continues, "For lighting, Eric Miller, our lighting designer and programmer, used a combination of green drape, a Mulaney favorite, along with a multitude of fixtures. Our team especially liked working with Ayrton Rivale Profiles and [Atomic Design] Poppies on this show." In the end, every piece came together to ensure the production value of the Mulaney show matched its monumental importance.

Showtime Sound LLC is a full-service event production company located in Frederick, Maryland, that provides a wide range of audio, lighting, video, staging, and backline for any size event or venue. The Showtime team specializes in production integration. The company designs, builds, and moves events from large clubs to touring arenas to outdoor stadiums.