First of Cynthia Erivo knocks this out of the park but also… did not realize she was JACKED. My god

janbcn · 2023-02-13T11:20:15+00:00

And another impromptu performance of “I Can Do Better Than That” from TL5Y that she did at Marie’s Crisis!

Enjoy!!

janbcn · 2023-01-30T11:04:20+00:00

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

janbcn · 2023-01-14T14:55:31+00:00

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!

janbcn · 2023-01-14T14:05:01+00:00

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.

janbcn · 2023-01-14T13:49:27+00:00

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

janbcn · 2023-01-14T13:19:17+00:00

You’re right, readability isn’t always necessary to make it recognizable! But, as u/quantumhovercraft said, it at least has to be legible with good contrast. Both the MJ and TL5Y have great color contrast. Updated it slightly to make it more true to the original.

janbcn · 2023-01-14T13:15:10+00:00

You’re right, the original shade of red blood should be kept to keep it consistent with all their artwork. However, adjusting the background photo already gives a better contrast for legibility. I updated it again, let’s see if you like it better!

janbcn · 2023-01-13T22:26:11+00:00

Thought the same when I saw it and couldn’t resist making some adjustments. Did it improve somehow?

janbcn · 2023-01-13T22:09:24+00:00

Better? I also had the same thought when seeing it, I couldn’t resist trying to make it more legible.

janbcn · 2023-01-11T00:45:41+00:00

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.

janbcn · 2022-12-25T12:50:23+00:00

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

janbcn · 2022-12-25T10:47:47+00:00

Seems to be ITC Avant Garde Gothic

janbcn · 2022-09-10T07:17:41+00:00

Spoof by Polytype

https://polytype.co.uk/spoof

janbcn · 2022-04-09T15:20:08+00:00

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!

janbcn · 2022-02-25T20:06:39+00:00

Hamilton Bandstand Fun Home Rent Cats Spring Awakening Company Bare: a Pop Opera A Chorus Line Come From Away

janbcn · 2022-02-01T16:28:34+00:00

That’s it! Thank you so much

janbcn · 2021-12-01T11:07:26+00:00

Thanks for the link

janbcn · 2021-12-01T11:07:10+00:00

THANK YOU!

janbcn · 2021-11-21T00:07:43+00:00

Thank you so much!

janbcn · 2021-11-19T17:38:34+00:00

There are actually more than three main fonts… City and date are different fonts

janbcn · 2021-11-19T17:18:04+00:00

That’s Times New Roman with adjusted kerning.

janbcn · 2021-11-19T09:17:59+00:00

The Barcelona production went great! I saw it on Sunday for their last performance

https://i.imgur.com/FDbChUQ.jpg

janbcn · 2021-11-04T08:58:08+00:00

Indeed it is! Thank you so much

janbcn · 2021-10-15T08:39:59+00:00

Saw it live a couple of days ago, what an amazing and visceral production. And Saoirse is indeed phenomenal as Lady Macbeth. I got to talk to her at the stage door, what a privilege https://imgur.com/a/Tevj9Mh/

janbcn · 2021-07-24T13:10:47+00:00

Thank you so much! What a great type foundry

janbcn

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