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A Streetcar Named Desire (1947)
Jo Mielziner - The set featured a realistic portrayal of a dilapidated New Orleans apartment with a fragmented structure to allow the audience glimpses into the characters' lives.
West Side Story (1957)
Oliver Smith - The set depicts the gritty streets of New York's Upper West Side with urban backdrops and versatile structures for the intense dance scenes.
The Phantom of the Opera (1986)
Maria Björnson - The set included a jaw-dropping, grand chandelier that 'crashes' as a pivotal moment in the show, and a multi-level stage to represent the opera house.
Cats (1981)
John Napier - The set transforms the stage into a larger-than-life junkyard filled with oversized trash items that provide a playground for the feline characters.
Hamilton (2015)
David Korins - The set is known for its wooden, dual-level design that includes a rotating stage and stairs, reflecting the dynamic and evolving nature of history.
Our Town (1938)
Lee Simonson - The minimalist set design deliberately lacks props and scenery, using only chairs, ladders, and tables to suggest the setting, focusing on the storytelling.
The Lion King (1997)
Richard Hudson - The set includes iconic Pride Rock and the sweeping Savannah, with an innovative use of puppetry to bring animals to life.
Wicked (2003)
Eugene Lee - The set is characterized by imposing gears and clockwork visuals, representing the industrial and mechanical aspects of the fictional Land of Oz.
Death of a Salesman (1949)
Jo Mielziner - The set features a skeletal structure of the protagonist's house, symbolizing the crumbling facade of the American Dream.
Cabaret (1966)
Boris Aronson - Set in the Kit Kat Club, the set oozes a decadent and dingy atmosphere, with a mirror reflecting the audience and a sense of immersion into the cabaret world.
The Glass Menagerie (1944)
Jo Mielziner - The set presents an ethereal, dream-like quality with transparent screens to reflect the memory play aspect, and period-appropriate furnishings representing a St. Louis apartment.
Les Misérables (1980)
John Napier - The set features a giant, revolving barricade to showcase the epic scale of the story, along with various levels to portray the social hierarchy.
Fences (1985)
James Earl Jones - The set is a realistic depiction of a 1950s backyard in Pittsburgh with a partial house structure, representing the confinement and limitations in the protagonist's life.
Chicago (1975)
Tony Walton - The set features a stark, vaudevillian setting, with a prominent bandstand and minimal props, allowing the choreography to stand out.
The Crucible (1953)
Boris Aronson - The set illustrates a dark, oppressive atmosphere to reflect the Salem witch trials, with rough wooden beams and sparse interiors.
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