This week on Spotlight…, we celebrate the magic behind one of America’s most iconic theaters. Go backstage at The Muny as we explore 100 seasons of unforgettable performances, meet the creative set designer who transforms the stage into extraordinary worlds, honor legendary wardrobe director Pete Messineo and his 63-year legacy of costume craftsmanship, and discover how winning a Tony Award is shaping the future of this beloved outdoor musical theater.

The Best of Us: 100 Seasons of Muny Magic
A tribute to this world-renowned institution. Featuring dozens of interviews with actors, performers, craftspeople and audience members, and rare glimpses backstage, the film demonstrates that The Muny is a place like no other.

Muny Set Designer
The scenery can make theater magical and transformative. We talk with a set designer and take a look at what goes into creating this on-stage work of art.

The Man Who Dressed the Muny
Pete Messineo spent 63 years working at the Muny — most of it as the theater’s longest-serving head of wardrobe, creating an average of 350 costumes per show.

What a Difference a Tony Makes
The Muny — country’s oldest and largest outdoor musical theater — is now “The Tony Award Winning Muny” So what difference does winning a Tony actually make?