I like Hairspray'sset.. it perfectly embodies the concept of the show.. looking at the world throught the eyes of a teenaged girl with big dreams in 1962....
I thought the set of DANCE OF THE VAMPIRES was great! It was larger than life! Anything by David Gallo is wonderful. Now I'm a WICKED fan but, I don't think it's set is all that great. I think there is sooooo much set incorperated into the auditorium that sometimes there isnt enough onstage. I don't know, I think it's just me lol. It seems so busy in spots and so empty in others.
I agree w/ you re: Wicked. I really enjoyed the show, but in some areas, there was way too much going on- definitely not designed w/ human factors in mind.
I liked the set for Proof...I saw it on the Tony awards back when it won the award, and I've seen pics on websites. Very real...and yet very simple.
I'm not a big fan of huge sets, I think shows should focus more on the acting and the characters instead of the setting. But that's just my own opinion.
The only thing I liked about the Wicked set was the clock backcurtain thing, and how the doors opened. But the actual set pieces were too much like a clock. I think it was overkill.
I am an actor, but I also love production design, so I like the small simple sets AND the big,elaborate sets.. ya need a mix..some shows need one, some need the other...or if you are RAGTIME..BOTH
"Sunset Boulevard" - that mansion alone along with everything else - incredible!! - Why is the show not a part of the RandH collection of Andrew Lloyd Webber? "Hairspray" - perfect for the time and style of the show "Deathtrap" - all the murder weapons on the walls