New York City may be known as the pinnacle of American Theater, but that means the competition here between productions is fierce. Shows can come and go within weeks, sometimes days—which made the recent success of the New York Theatre Workshop's Hadestown all the more noteworthy. Its twice-extended run finally closed last night, bringing the critically acclaimed folk opera—set in the round with minimal props, lighting and set design—to an end. Throughout its run, the show made use of Ear Trumpet Labs' vintage-inspired microphones for the cast.
by Clive Young How metal is guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal? The guy has played with Guns n' Roses and Lita Ford, and co-wrote and performed the theme to VH1 Classic's That Metal Show—and those are just a few of the highlights from his 20 year-plus career. "First-call guitar player" isn't the only hat he wears though—truthfully, Thal is a one-man industry, as you can get your hands on everything from Bumblefoot guitar cases to hot sauces. And if you pick up his latest solo album, Little Brother Is Watching, you'll find he's adept at producing, engineering and conducting gang vocals, too.
"A lot of the comments we're hearing from the crowd is how emotionally involving it is. Quite a strong thing goes on at the shows—it's a tangible thing that happens." - Tom Howat, monitor engineer, Above & Beyond
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