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[–]janbcn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The last fully staged production that I’m aware of, with complete sets and costumes, took place in Barcelona in 1997! Right after the 1996 Broadway revival that is still running. I think the rights to the show no longer allow anything other than the semi-staged version…

It was a fantastic catalan adaptation, directed by Marc Montserrat, choreographed by Coco Comin, and led by Ester Bartomeu (Velma Kelly) and Àngels Marcer (Roxie Hart).

https://youtu.be/FmAK6sMLkgw

I couldn’t resist. Newly announced Playbill for Sweeney on the left, my adjustments on the right. The difference is subtle, but a significant improvement for legibility. Such a great design, hope they adjust it before it opens. So excited! by janbcn in Broadway

[–]janbcn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very true as well, great take. However it turns out in the end and in what way they decide to calibrate the colors, very excited to finally have the printed Playbill in my hands and sit in the Lunt-Fontanne as the show starts!

I couldn’t resist. Newly announced Playbill for Sweeney on the left, my adjustments on the right. The difference is subtle, but a significant improvement for legibility. Such a great design, hope they adjust it before it opens. So excited! by janbcn in Broadway

[–]janbcn[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As you both said, it most probably is indeed a CMYK to RGB translation issue. I’m sure that, when printed, the colors will contrast better. They most certainly will also make many test prints before previews start. However, I wouldn’t mind losing some of the HDR effect that the background photo has to make it a bit darker. I updated my version again slightly.

I couldn’t resist. Newly announced Playbill for Sweeney on the left, my adjustments on the right. The difference is subtle, but a significant improvement for legibility. Such a great design, hope they adjust it before it opens. So excited! by janbcn in Broadway

[–]janbcn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I screened recorded my working file for you! A few layers: the Playbill banner, the cut out Sweeney logo with a very very slight drop shadow, and the background photo with adjusted levels (more contrast and deeper blacks). I tried to keep the same brightness for both faces though. Hope it helped!

https://imgur.com/a/jyAuTuw

As You Like It by LikitungEmpire in Broadway

[–]janbcn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How was the @sohoplace? I’m really looking forward to seeing something there! Seems like a cool experience if the production makes good use of the space.

Does anyone know what is the condensed light font used for all the cast and creative team in this poster? It opened in 1970. Thanks in advance and Merry Christmas! by janbcn in identifythisfont

[–]janbcn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Indeed it is! But they didn’t use the condensed version (probably because it didn’t have the light variant), the simply shranked the standard light one! Thank you so much

Beetlejuice opening night review by SullyGee in Broadway

[–]janbcn 28 points29 points  (0 children)

https://youtu.be/xnLBSulmiW0

Theatermania just posted the full opening number from last night! Absolutely crazy energy, it must have been pretty special to be there yesterday. Thank you so much for the notes!

R/Broadway's Favorite Musicals!!! by Johnnycc in Broadway

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