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alterego
#100re: Show Curtains
Posted: 5/4/06 at 12:59am

Thanks.

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munkustrap178
#101re: Show Curtains
Posted: 5/4/06 at 1:01am

I wish shows would just go back to the gorgeous, rich colored velvet-ish curtains that are the "standard." They start off the evening so nicely.

I don't see the point of walking into a theatre and staring at a projection, or the show's logo.


"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson

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BwayBaby18
#102re: Show Curtains
Posted: 5/4/06 at 2:54am

I think Sweeney has the worst show curtain..... sry it bothers me that you can see the stage crew setting props and what not it took me out of the experince; i think they shouldn't have one....

also the blue light spilling through was really annoying

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Link Larkin Wanabe
#103re: Show Curtains
Posted: 5/4/06 at 3:04am

Yeah...the Lord of the Rings curtain is pretty damn cool.

Akiva

RentBoy86
#104re: Show Curtains
Posted: 5/4/06 at 5:04am

I like show curtains. It's something interesting. It sort of sparks the interest of the audience before the show starts. It is so theatrical.

I liked the Sweeney curtain. I was actually surprised to see that it had one. I didnt really notice the stagehands. But I was in the balcony, so the light was really blinding me either.

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firescape
#105re: Show Curtains
Posted: 5/4/06 at 9:28am

I was sitting front center mezzanine last week. I could see them coming on. It was the actors getting ready. Believe me, props and such are done before the doors are open. It doesn't take much time and many times stage hands will set the show right after a matinee for the evening. Rent boy, I agree show drops really set the mood well. There are certain shows that do still keep the curtains. I prefer it this way. It always allows for excellent artistry.

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munkustrap178
#106re: Show Curtains
Posted: 5/4/06 at 9:33am

I love the SWEENEY curtain, it's perfect.


"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson

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firescape
#107re: Show Curtains
Posted: 5/4/06 at 9:38am

Does anyone have a description of Lestat's? Also what does Tarzan's drop look like?

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munkustrap178
#108re: Show Curtains
Posted: 5/4/06 at 9:40am

Lestat is just the logo of the show. It's banal.

The TARZAN curtain (not sure why it's getting so much attention,) is just a map, mainly of Africa. Nothing special.


"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson

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Princeton78
#109re: Show Curtains
Posted: 5/4/06 at 9:41am

Chicago in London had this great show curtain...
Come to think of it, Rent in London had the exact same one...
As did Phantom in London...
And Grease in London...
Hmmm......


"Y'all have a GRAND day now"

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ChiChi
#110re: Show Curtains
Posted: 5/4/06 at 12:07pm

Does anyone have a picture of the Sweeney Curtain?


Gypsy - Betty Buckley http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUN5XoB5vFs&feature=youtu.be

RentBoy86
#111re: Show Curtains
Posted: 5/4/06 at 3:05pm

What were/are the show curtains in London?

What do the Producers on Broadway use?

If you look on Broadway.com at the Lestat videos, the begining with the music is basically the stage curtain.

ProducersFan
#112re: Show Curtains
Posted: 5/4/06 at 5:43pm

The Producers uses a rich red velvety curtain - very old-fashioned and fits the theme of the show nicely.


"If you start from a place of joy and charm, you can get away with a lot in the second act. It may be that that's my life. I'm not sure." ~Roger Bart

RentBoy86
#113re: Show Curtains
Posted: 5/4/06 at 6:53pm

Yeah, that does. I was just wondering cause on the tour it was a bland black curtain. Not very exciting at all. But I ended up loving the show. Well maybe not loving, but I had a good time.

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allofmylife
#114re: Show Curtains
Posted: 5/4/06 at 7:04pm

There is a law in London (all of Great Britain) that the fireproof curtain MUST be seen by the audience to work sometime during each performance. So down and up it comes, usually at intermission - not that I'd know, I've always had a weak bladder. And most theatres have wonderful velour house curtains that date back decades. The "Royal" houses (Drury Lane, Theatre Royal Haymarket and The Royal Opera have the crown emblazonned on the curtains. These curtains are heavy as hell and used to take four or five guys to raise/lower.


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RentBoy86
#115re: Show Curtains
Posted: 5/4/06 at 7:52pm

So, say a show does have a show curtain, during intermission the fire curtain is lowered and raised in front of it just to show the audience that its there?

neddyfrank2
#116re: Show Curtains
Posted: 5/4/06 at 11:49pm

The Mary Poppins one was very cool.

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zepka102
#117re: Show Curtains
Posted: 5/4/06 at 11:53pm

i love the Tarzan curtain. it's my new favorite! the map is there, but you can now see through it and see the ship in the background. it's billowing, so it's a great effect. and the whole idea with the ship sailing to Africa is so original and cool!


::bust a move::

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allofmylife
#118re: Show Curtains
Posted: 5/4/06 at 11:54pm

Yes. And they used to proudly say "ASBESTOS!!!!" in six-foot letters. Ever wonder why so many actors died of lung cancer?


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RentBoy86
#119re: Show Curtains
Posted: 5/4/06 at 11:54pm

re: Show Curtains

Anyone know what these two curtains are from?
Updated On: 5/4/06 at 11:54 PM

RentBoy86
#120re: Show Curtains
Posted: 5/4/06 at 11:56pm

Ugh, why won't it work. I have other pictures to upload too.

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BwayBaby18
#121re: Show Curtains
Posted: 5/5/06 at 12:01am

I feel like the Sweeney curtain doesn't fit this production..... maybe if it looked like a black padded wall with cuts i would like it more....

thevolleyballer
#122re: Show Curtains
Posted: 5/5/06 at 12:20am

I love the curtain for You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown. Just love it.

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alterego
#123re: Show Curtains
Posted: 5/5/06 at 12:21am

The Lord Of The Rings curtain reminds me of...oh, never mind.

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allofmylife
#124re: Show Curtains
Posted: 5/5/06 at 12:22pm

alterego--

Yeah, me too. But a very frightening one. With teeth.


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