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#101

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

#103

re: 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

#104

re: Show Curtains

Posted: 5/4/06 at 3:04am

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

Akiva

#105

re: 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.

#106

re: 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.

#107

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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

#108

re: 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?

#109

re: 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

#110

re: 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"

#111

re: 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

#112

re: 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.

#113

re: 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

#114

re: 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.

#115

re: 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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#116

re: 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?

#117

re: Show Curtains

Posted: 5/4/06 at 11:49pm

The Mary Poppins one was very cool.

#118

re: 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::

#119

re: 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?

#120

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Posted: 5/4/06 at 11:54pm

Anyone know what these two curtains are from?

Updated On: 5/4/06 at 11:54 PM

#121

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Posted: 5/4/06 at 11:56pm

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

#122

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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....

#123

re: Show Curtains

Posted: 5/5/06 at 12:20am

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

#124

re: Show Curtains

Posted: 5/5/06 at 12:21am

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

#125

re: Show Curtains

Posted: 5/5/06 at 12:22pm

alterego--

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

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