Thirteen Years in the Making
While the number 13 is often tied to superstition, at Broadway Media it marks the milestone of something truly special. To celebrate our 13th anniversary, we are redefining the boundaries of media software for the stage and introducing powerful new tools that help you bring your vision to life onstage.
For over a decade, we've been your dedicated partners in bringing Broadway-quality digital scenery to your stage, and now we are empowering your production with an even higher level of capabilities leveraging our next-generation digital scenery technology.
Our new platform isn't just an update, it's a complete reimagining of show control, where we are challenging the Mac-only status quo of existing industry tools to make professional projection accessible to every school and community theatre, regardless of operating system.
Whether you need plug-and-play simplicity or advanced creative control, we have a tier designed for your production.
| Feature |  Free/Core | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ideal For | Simple playback, best for teachers, students, and entry-level volunteers | Advanced show creation and editing |
| Production Limit | 1 Active Production | Unlimited Productions |
| Creative Tools | Plug-and-play feel | Advanced mapping, warping, and edge blending |
| Backdrop Library | Full access to view and purchase | Included as a standard feature |
| Output Quality | Watermarked when using studio tools | No watermarks for professional use |
| Cue Hierarchy | Simplified playback | Full Acts, Scenes, and Sets Workflow |
Free/Core
Over 3,000 fully animated digital backdrops, ready to drop into your production.
New, fully-animated digital backdrops added to our library every week.
Explore the LibraryEach order comes with our StagePlayer software, the best way to implement digital scenery into your production. Cross-platform compatibility with both Mac and PC.
Download your content immediately and start rehearsing right away. Once installed, access to materials is available offline.
Prep your show in StagePlayer with easy-to-use edit features, connect your computer to a projector, then simply present your digital scenery.
StagePlayer is designed for simplicity, featuring Plug and Play playback during live performances, everything is pre-cued and easy to use. StageStudio is our professional creative environment, built for advanced users who need tools for custom mapping, edge blending, advanced show editing, and more.
While StagePlayer offers everything required for standard, straightforward playback, StageStudio is designed for users needing sophisticated editing tools. If your production demands custom surface mapping across multiple outputs, advanced cue structuring, or custom set building, StageStudio offers a powerful alternative that expands far beyond a basic plug-and-play workflow.
Yes, StagePlayer and StageStudio are two separate applications. If you are a current StagePlayer user looking to upgrade to the StageStudio creative environment, you will need to download and install the StageStudio application separately.
Your existing StagePlayer 2.0 productions remain fully supported. While StagePlayer 3.0 and StageStudio introduce a new, more secure architecture, you can continue to use your current shows without worry or having to update edits. Please note that StagePlayer 3.0 is not backwards compatible, so we do recommend starting new productions in the new version for the best performance.
Our goal was to make onboarding as frictionless as possible. StagePlayer 3.0 is designed for a 10 minute install and a 5 minute learning session, featuring new interactive walkthroughs, the system guides you through the workflow regardless of your technical experience.
Based on a thorough review of submitted user experience logs and customer feedback surveys, StagePlayer 3.0 addresses key pain points and popular feature requests. Key enhancements include:
Yes, you can start a show in StagePlayer, and if you need advanced customization, use the “Edit in StageStudio” option. Edits made in StageStudio will reflect in your StagePlayer production instantaneously.
The watermark appears if you use advanced creative tools (such as custom mapping or edge blending) while using the free StagePlayer tier. This allow you to experiment with professional-grade capabilities at no additional cost. To remove the watermark for your performance, simply upgrade to StageStudio.
While Broadway Media offers a library of professional, show-specific content, StageStudio is a robust creative environment that allows you to build your own productions from scratch, including custom sets, advanced cue organization, and multi-output mapping.
Yes, StageStudio features bi-directional OSC (Open Sound Control) support, which allows it to be controlled by OSC-capable software like QLab, and enables StageStudio to send OSC commands outward to trigger external actions.
We are inviting you to join the Beta Program! This is your chance to test-drive the future of theatrical projection and provide direct feedback.
