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With well over 1,500 backdrops, drapes, lames and scrims to choose from. We are here to serve all your backdrop and scenic design needs with over 100 years of experience and expertise.


Why Backdrops Charles H. Stewart?

As a family-run business for over 100 years, we have truly learned what it takes to make our clients happy.

When it comes to scenic backdrop rentals, we know we play an important role in your community, making your production or event a major success. This is why we ensure your backdrops are received before you need them, with plenty of time to prepare. We also ensure the correct backdrop is delivered in great condition with every rental order, ready to be hung and take the stage. Our backdrop inventory is equipped with everything you need to set the stage for your production.

We have over 2,000 backdrops and accessories stored in our warehouse, waiting to bring life to your performance stage. Our recent acquisition of Dreamworld Backdrops has further increased our selection of amazing options! View our inventory of backdrops available for rent, and even search by category or find backdrop suggestions by show title. Reach out to us directly and we can find the best backdrop for your next production.

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The Inside Scoop on the Drama Desk Awards

Just because we have been reporting that the lights on Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters have gone dark doesn’t mean that the theater industry has dimmed its lights altogether. On June 13, 2020 the entertainment industry telecast the 65th Drama Desk Awards, which celebrates the best of Broadway, off-Broadway and off-off Broadway. The awards, which were […]
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"As I have told you in the past, I had the privilege of knowing Stanley and often visited the warehouse in Somerville, when I worked for various community theatre organizations. He was a scholar and we would have many talks about "the business" and some of the people with whom he had worked over the years. I believe he would be very proud of the way your family has maintained both the business and the inventory since his passing."

John Buzzell, Pentucket Players January 28, 2016