Broadway Set Models

[lightguy06222]

Posted: 8/3/15 at 12:05pm

never saw these photos of Maria Bjornsons original PHANTOM set model!

What are some of YOUR favorite Broadway Set Models? 

(yes I know theres a 20 page long favorite set design thread.... but I didnt seen any pictures of the MODELS.)

 

Its #scenicmodelmonday again!  today's #setdesign features the ORIGINAL 1987 design of #phantomoftheopera.  STILL running on Broadway, AND in the West End.  These 2 pics represent The Rooftop, and the staircase in Masquerade!  #setdesigner #mariabjornson #miniture #setmodel WHO HAS SEEN PHANTOM?  And where?! I'll start!  I saw a touring production in BOSTON in 2005, as well as attending the 10,000th performance on Broadway!

A photo posted by David Goldstein (@davidgoldsteindesigns) on Aug 3, 2015 at 8:42am PDT

Updated On: 8/3/15 at 12:05 PM

[AEA AGMA SM]

Posted: 8/3/15 at 12:14pm

None of your links showed up. However, if you can track down a copy of The Complete Phantom of the Opera by George Perry (which, while out of print, still seems pretty easy to obtain a used copy on Amazon) there are a lot of gorgeous photos of Maria's work; drawings, models, costume renderings, and full production photos.

It's such a shame that Maria is no longer with us. She was a stunning visual artist who really knew how to tell a story through her designs.

[brdway411]

Posted: 8/3/15 at 12:50pm

I own The Complete Phantom. Great book. Pick up a used copy on Amazon. you can also check Strand books if you are in the NYC area.

 

Also have the book for Aspects of Love. A great look behind the scene book also. 

 

Updated On: 8/3/15 at 12:50 PM

[lightguy06222]

Posted: 8/3/15 at 12:53pm

fixed.

 

And here's the broadway set model for AMERICAN IDIOT

 

Pretty awesome #scenicmodelmonday for you this week! Can you name the show? #tonywinner for best #scenicdesign of a #musical #christinejones built this 1/2" #scalemodel of the #stjames #theatre with her team. Love the incorporation of technology, in such an old school style. #setdesign @americanidiotla #setmodel #maquette #idiotnation #broadway #theater

A photo posted by David Goldstein (@davidgoldsteindesigns) on Jun 22, 2015 at 7:54am PDT

[Mr. Nowack]

Posted: 8/3/15 at 1:40pm

Aronson's FOLLIES always:

[PattyO'Furniture]

Posted: 8/3/15 at 4:40pm

"None of your links showed up. However, if you can track down a copy of The Complete Phantom of the Opera by George Perry (which, while out of print, still seems pretty easy to obtain a used copy on Amazon) there are a lot of gorgeous photos of Maria's work; drawings, models, costume renderings, and full production photos.
It's such a shame that Maria is no longer with us. She was a stunning visual artist who really knew how to tell a story through her designs."

 I picked up a copy of this book when I was ten years old, and I scoured every single page of that thing.  I don't know how or why I was allowed, but I did a book report on it.  I remember I held up the book to the full-page image of Michael Crawford, white contact lens and all.  I'd forgotten about that until just now.  

 

Anyhow, great book and great set models, too!