It’s no secret that Americans love their sports, from baseball to football and from hockey to basketball. It’s no surprise that due to this adoration, Broadway would focus many storylines on sports, often exploring themes of teamwork, resilience, and the pursuit of greatness.
Some popular Broadway shows that incorporate sports include Damn Yankees, Take Me Out, The Wolves, The Great Leap, Rocky the Musical, and Good News.
If your theatrical performance, award ceremony or special event is focused on sports, Backdrops by Charles H. Stewart has dozens of backdrops to choose from that can be quickly delivered for your use.
America’s Favorite Pastime – Baseball
Americans love baseball as it’s woven into American culture and identity. Fans avidly support local or regional teams and have distinct opinions on competitors. It’s not unusual for fans to follow a team for the entirety of their lives, making this sport a lifetime obsession.
Should your performance or event be based around baseball, we have several options for your backdrop.
This Baseball Backdrop is currently for sale and shows three baseball players showing off their skills on the baseball field, including a player throwing a ball directly at the audience.
Basketball
Invented in Massachusetts in 1891 by a gym teacher, basketball is one of the most popular sports in America alongside baseball, football and hockey.
This Basketball Backdrop depicts a player completing a layup during a game for a one-pointer as a packed arena cheers.
Or choose this Basketball Tab Backdrop that shows two of basketball’s greats battling it out on the court. This Tab is currently on sale.
Golf
Whether you are throwing a Master’s Party or have a performance that includes golf, this Golf Course Backdrop with a view from the fairway looking onto the putting green is ideal.
American Football
What is fall in America without football? This American Football backdrop shows football players blocking opponents and diving for the ball.
Stadiums & Bleachers
Nothing conveys the excitement of sporting events like the cheering crowd in a stadium, arena or baseball park. These stadium backdrops make for excellent options for your productions, including athletics of all varieties.
Does your play, musical, special event, or awards ceremony involve sports? From horse racing to car racing and from basketball to baseball, Charles H. Stewart offers many options for your sports-themed event. Explore all the options on our sports category page.
