Lighting Design

In a smart move that avoided the complications that come with laying carpet over stairs—especially on a snowy night in New York—the event's producers projected a strip of red light over the library's front steps, effectively creating a virtual red carpet that led to the entrance. Hundreds of LED candles sat on either side of the illuminated pathway.

A projection of Phantom of the Opera's symbol—the white mask—washed the façade of the New York Public Library, marking the entrance to the post-performance celebration. Illuminating the library's exterior with the iconic image required special permission from the library.