For its 46th season, Sesame Street underwent a makeover, but the neighborhood still looks like home
The person tasked with updating Sesame Street without stripping away its playful soul was David Gallo. A man of intimidating stature and fearless creativity, the 49-year-old scenic designer tackled the redesign of children's television's most recognizable set with a combination of respect for the past and fearlessness for the future
Gallo was three when Sesame Street debuted in 1969 and now has two young daughters who also grew up watching the show. Combine that life-long fondness with a resumé that includes Broadway shows and rock 'n roll spectaculars, and you understand why producers trusted him to reimagine a place that millions of children and adults have cherished for nearly half a century. Read more...
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