This video delves into the meticulous daily operations required to stage a Broadway show, following a day in the life of veteran Broadway electrician Jimmy Fedigan as he prepares for a performance of Chicago. The journey begins with Jimmy’s morning routine, reviewing detailed show reports, before heading to the PRG facilities. Viewers get an exclusive look at the expansive workshop where intricate set pieces are constructed and finished. The process then moves to the lighting test facility, where lighting cues and visual effects are meticulously programmed and tested, highlighting how these elements guide the audience's attention and enhance the storytelling. Finally, the video culminates at New York’s Ambassador Theatre in Times Square, showcasing the intense pre-show checks by various crew members, from props to sound, underscoring the blend of glamour and dedicated teamwork that fuels this enduring American art form.
[VIDEO] A closer look at 270 Park Avenue
The video offers an in-depth look at the design and construction of 270 Park Avenue, JPMorgan Chase's new global headquarters in New York City. Featuring insights from the integrated design team at Foster + Partners, including Lord Norman Foster, Mike Jelliffe, Kirsten Scott, Jeremy Dworken, Nigel Dancey, Roger Ridsdill Smith, and Stefan Bench, the film highlights the building's innovative and sustainable features. These include the recycling of 97% of the original building materials, a zero-carbon footprint powered by hydroelectricity, and triple-glazed windows. A key design challenge involved constructing the tower above Grand Central Terminal's complex network of train tracks, which was resolved using unique fan-columns that distribute weight to bedrock. The interior boasts a grand public lobby connecting Park and Madison Avenues, meticulously crafted with Italian travertine and featuring an American flag sculpture by Lord Norman Foster and digital art installations by Refik Anadol and Maya Lin. The building's "city within a city" concept is realized through multi-story "Exchange" areas offering diverse dining and social spaces, emphasizing interaction and well-being for staff and visitors.
[WATCH] Inside New York City FC’s New $780m Etihad Park
After over a decade of playing at borrowed baseball stadiums like Yankee Stadium and Citi Field, New York City FC is finally getting its own dedicated home in Queens. The new stadium, called Etihad Park, is part of a larger $780 million privately financed redevelopment project in Willets Point that includes affordable housing, a public school, and other amenities. Designed by HOK, the firm behind St. Louis City SC's Energizer Park, the 25,000-seat stadium features a compact, rectangular bowl designed for an intense atmosphere, a seven-story LED entrance cube, and sustainable elements making it one of the first fully electric professional sports stadiums in the U.S. Construction is progressing rapidly, with the club expecting to open Etihad Park for the start of the 2027-28 MLS season, aligning with a major league calendar shift. This marks a significant milestone for NYCFC and the local community, promising a new era for soccer in New York City.