Palaces are historically symbolic structures that harken back to a time of royalty and kingdoms that ruled many regions around the globe. Palaces symbolize power and authority, often used in plays and musicals to represent kingship or rulership. They also depict a high level of opulence, grandeur, and status that is commonly in stark contrast to those living just outside the walls of the structure.
Palaces are depicted in many plays and musicals throughout history, including some of the more recent and popular performances such as Camelot, The Little Mermaid, Cinderella, Dracula, Beauty and the Beast, Annie, My Fair Lady, Sleeping Beauty, Damn Yankees, and Phantom of the Opera, just to name a few. Many children’s stories feature fanciful palaces where the hero must overcome a malevolent antagonist and eventually “live happily ever after” in their palatial home.
No matter the storyline of your production, if it contains a palace setting, Backdrops By Charles Stewart has over 80 options of varying styles, colors, and elegance for your choosing. Let’s explore some of the options that will help set the stage for your next performance.
Make a Grand Entrance – Grand Staircases
From Cinderella to Beauty in Beauty and the Beast, a regal staircase is a must for making a grand entrance. Deep royal colors like purple and red, as well as sweeping staircases, are ideal for introducing main characters and pivotal moments during performances.
This Palace Ballroom Tab Backdrop features a grand staircase inside the palace with red drapes, rugs, and arched landings.
This Palace Staircase Backdrop depicts a grand staircase with ornate, gold curtains. It also features statues and fresh flowers befitting a palace entryway.
This Palace Interior Backdrop features a gold palace interior with a center staircase and royal purple curtains.
Palace Ballrooms
From elegant balls to exquisite dinner parties, palace ballrooms are often the setting of fairy tales and musicals alike. Picture Belle and the Beast dancing amid the chandeliers!
This Palace Ballroom Backdrop features a nighttime view of a grand ballroom with rows of large glass windows, marble columns, and luxurious drapery.
This Palace Library Backdrop features an ornate palace library with a never-ending inventory of books and shelves. This backdrop is ideal for Beauty and the Beast!
This Palace Ballroom Backdrop shows an ornate ballroom with gold leaf, red ceiling, and large windows.
This Palace Interior Backdrop features an ornate palace interior with gold chandeliers and purple draperies.
Explore all the fantastic palace backdrops offered at Backdrops By Charles Stewart. From sweeping staircases to polished ballrooms, backdrops can make your performance come to life!
