Behind the Scenes at Broadway Stages: The Ultimate Support Space for Creative Success
/Broadway Stages Is NYC's Leading Full-Service Film & TV Production Studio
Broadway Stages stands as one of New York City's most expansive and diversified film and television production studio companies. With 60+ soundstages and varied filming locations across NYC, we host everything from indie films, music videos, and commercials to hit TV shows and feature films. Moreover, we have made sustainability and a positive community impact priorities.
We also offer integrated equipment rentals, including lighting, grip, power, etc. through Luna Lighting. In addition, we have ample support spaces for all the productions we host. These spaces, located adjacent to or near sound stages and filming areas, are essential for a production's overall operation and efficiency.
Essential Film Support Spaces That Maximize On-Screen Success
Success on-screen directly results from the coordination, talent, and effort happening off-camera. Even the best scripts and actors can fall flat without the right behind-the-scenes support.
Camera, lighting, and sound technicians capture the sights and sounds that bring a story to life. The attention to detail in the hair, makeup, and wardrobe units gives a project authenticity and ensures seamless continuity.
Furthermore, the task of catering is essential. As Napoleon said, "An army marches on its stomach." Not to be forgotten are the platoons working hard to keep everything financed, on schedule, and running efficiently. And all of them need space to achieve their goals.
Writers and creatives need quiet, dedicated offices or writers' rooms that foster focus and collaboration, ensuring the creative vision is developed efficiently and cohesively. Hair, makeup, and wardrobe teams require well-lit prep rooms with mirrors, costume racks, dressing rooms, and styling stations to ensure talent is camera-ready and visually consistent throughout production. Construction and scenic shops need large, ventilated workshops and tool-equipped spaces to build and paint sets, providing the physical environments essential for visual storytelling. Props teams rely on secure storage areas for props and set dressings, allowing quick access and continuity across scenes.
Even if they are not visible in the final content, support spaces are crucial because they ensure the production process flows smoothly behind the scenes.
Streamlined Film Production with All-in-One Studio Solutions
At Broadway Stages, we take a holistic approach to the production process by viewing all creative, technical, logistical, and business-related elements as interconnected parts of a unified whole.
Anticipating challenges and identifying potential conflicts ahead of time can reduce costly mistakes or delays. This avoids last-minute rushes and ensures things run smoothly and on budget.
Our all-in-one studio solution also fosters collaboration and clarity, which are essential in a dynamic enterprise. When all departments (like lighting, camera, and sound) are aligned with the director's vision and have clear communication, it leads to a more efficient and positive work environment for everyone.
Likewise, a production team that integrates art design with the script and cinematography from the start can create a cohesive, visually stunning film rather than trying to force separate elements together at the end. Bill Groom was the production designer for "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," which used one of Broadway Stages’ soundstages for Season 1. He told Backstage, "This work is very collaborative. It's every department working together to create a world that the actors inhabit."
The same is true of proximity. Where you film and where your support space is located matters; as our longest-running TV series, “Blue Bloods,” attested. Paramount+ posted on X (formerly known as Twitter), "There's certainly a Brooklyn vibe in @BlueBloods_CBS, which makes sense considering the show's stages and offices are all in the borough. Of course, being there means it's convenient to shoot on-location around New York City, be it Queens or the East Village."
Customized Workspaces for Every Film Production Department
We have green rooms for talent to stay relaxed and ready between scenes and holding areas for background actors to be on standby without disrupting active filming zones. Our hair and makeup and wardrobe rooms ensure actors are styled accurately and consistently throughout the scene. And we can provide production offices to serve as the organizational hub for scheduling, communications, and logistics.
In addition, we have extensive set construction and storage areas where crews can build, paint, and safely store sets, enabling quick access and changes as scenes demand. And our equipment storage and prep rooms offer secure, organized spaces for technical gear, ensuring everything is prepped and available when needed.
For all of your vehicle needs, from cast and crew parking to large production vehicles, we offer over 16 acres of parking across our facilities in Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. Best of all, we can give you 24/7 access, providing maximum flexibility and convenience for your production team.
With over 40 years of experience in the business and more than 4 million square feet of integrated space, Broadway Stages is uniquely positioned to meet the diverse needs of each aspect of a production. Our experience and expertise ensure that your production is in capable hands.
Why Decision-Makers Choose Broadway Stages for NYC-Based Productions
Broadway Stages offers a comprehensive, all-in-one production environment that supports every facet of filmmaking. With extensive soundstages, essential support spaces, and integrated equipment services, we streamline operations and foster collaboration across departments. From creative development to technical execution, we help ensure that the work you do behind the scenes is just as powerful as what appears on screen. Combined with our dedication to sustainability, community impact, and operational efficiency, we provide seamless support that you can rely on. Partner with Broadway Stages and get started now. Contact us today.
One of New York’s largest and most trusted full-service production studio companies, offering comprehensive services for film, television, live streaming, commercials, live performances, music videos, and more. With over 40 years of experience, we’ve become a cornerstone of New York’s thriving creative industry.
With more than 60 soundstages spanning across Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island, Broadway Stages offers over 4 million square feet of state-of-the-art production space, including soundstages, support space, distinctive filming locations, parking, and in-house services for lighting, power, and grip rentals. We provide tailored solutions for productions of all sizes, delivering the resources and expertise needed to meet your creative and technical needs.
Learn about film and TV industry jobs, training, and more in the Broadway Stages’ Industry Resource Guide. Our guide provides information and links to put you in touch with industry-focused job posting sites; general recruiting sites; education and training programs; and state, city, and borough industry information.
