What became of Feller Scenic Studios & Nolan Scenery Studio?

[Actor 7]

Posted: 2/25/09 at 10:21pm

I've tried to google information about these two former giants who built nearly all the scenery for Broadway plays and musicals up to a certain time period. I can't seem to get answers. Do any of you who are either scenic designers or theatre tech specialists know what became of these two major scenic studios? I know there are several companies who build Broadway sets that I see frequently listed in Playbill, such as Hudson Scenic Studios. Did one of these or both merge into what is now Hudson Scenic Studios? While I'm on the subject, what companies are now the most prominent in the building of Broadway sets for plays and musicals? Years ago,
I actually took a tour of Feller and Nolan and it was a fascinating look at what goes into building a Broadway show. After moving to the West coast, I started seeing other company names but Feller and Nolan studios seem to have disappeared.