Martin MAC 700 for Broadway’s “Lennon”

Broadway's latest musical to hit the stage is "Lennon" with lighting design by Natasha Katz and lighting effects from Martin's new MAC 700 Profile. “Lennon” is a biographical musical that tells the story of John Lennon's life using the legendary singer-songwriter’s own words and songs. New York has embraced the show, having played to enthusiastic houses since July 7th at Broadway’s Broadhurst Theatre. Its official opening night was August 14th.

Natasha Katz has incorporated a number of automated luminaires into her design including Martin’s new MAC 700 profile spot. The MAC 700 is the latest high performance luminaire in Martin’s line of award-winning MAC moving heads. The powerful 700-watt fixture houses the latest in lighting technology including color and gobo animation systems, motorized zoom, ‘Quiet Mode’ option and much more.

“The MAC 700s have been great,” commented Natasha. “They are used as sidelight with eight of them placed at a trim height of 35 feet and eight placed head high. From where they are the audience sees the fixtures but they really fit in with the set. We use them throughout the show.” Also in the rig are 20 MAC 2000 Profiles, as well as other automated lights. 

“We picked the MAC 700 because of the gobo set up which is perfect for our needs, and the size of the fixture," Natasha continues. "There are lots of gobo projections in the show and we use the MAC 700 gobo patterns on projection screens. The fixture dims beautifully and the prism is great and it has good crossfading colors. It’s also quieter than some other units that we have.”

“Lennon's” ensemble consists of nine extraordinary and diverse performers who portray dozens of characters. Billed as "a musical biography, a concert, and a celebration all in one," Lennon takes audiences "on a magical, mythical journey behind the greatest rock legacy and the boldest love story of our time - with words, images and some of the best pop songs ever written," according to show materials. “Lennon” includes three rare and unpublished songs by John Lennon.