Delve Into the Star-Crossed Love of West Side Story 

Inspired by William Shakespeare’s tragic play about Romeo and Juliet, West Side Story touches on many of the same themes such as forbidden love, defying stereotypes, and tribal barriers/family...

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Celebrate the Magic of Musical Theater with 42nd Street 

Amazing choreography, show-stopping tap routines, and masterful musical lyrics make 42nd Street The Musical a classic and beloved Broadway musical. Musical theater organizations across the country choose this musical...

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Bye Bye Birdie

Backdrops for the Classic – Bye Bye Birdie

The musical Bye Bye Birdie is based on the book by Michael Stewart, lyrics by Lee Adams, and music by Charles Strouse. Originally titled Let’s Go Steady, the musical...

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Backdrops For Sale 

Theater and dance groups work hard all year practicing their craft to perform amazing shows, concerts, and musicals. The stage setup, lighting and sound design are a huge part...

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Setting the Stage For Cats The Musical 

The musical Cats is one of musical theater’s longest running and successful shows in both the United Kingdom and here in the States. As of 2022, Cats was ranked...

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Fantastic Seussical The Musical Backdrops 

Seussical the Musical brings together some of our favorite Dr. Seuss book characters while exploring the themes of friendship, love and loyalty. The popular musical also looks at being...

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Times Square NYC

What’s the Difference Between Broadway & Off Broadway? 

What constitutes a theater being distinguished as Broadway, Off Broadway, or even Off-Off Broadway? Is it the cost? Quality of the show? Location to the famous thoroughfares of Broadway...

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Our Favorite Alice In Wonderland Backdrops 

Many of us grew up with a parent or teacher reading us the classic tale of Alice In Wonderland as we discovered Alice and her journey into the world...

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Our Latest Backdrop Options 

Looking for something new, modern, unique, or completely out-of-the-ordinary for your next production? Backdrops By Charles H. Stewart is constantly adding to our “New Backdrops” page online. From the...

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