Westerns are one of the oldest genres in American theatre. They have been around long before Hollywood claimed them and placed them in front of the camera instead of the live audience. Still, they held tight and stayed a big part of American theater, so many of the popular shows are being staged to this day.
If you are getting ready to stage some of the most iconic Westerns, like Oklahoma, Annie Get Your Gun, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, or any other, we bring you a list of universal, Western-themed backdrops that will perfectly blend into these stories.
The Most Popular Western-Themed Backdrops
Our collection of Western-themed backdrops features pieces that can bring almost any Western to life and make your audience feel like they traveled back in time.
To make things a bit simpler, we separated them into three distinct categories, which include town streets, desert landscapes, and interiors.
Town Streets
When it comes to universal Western-themed backdrops that are a great choice for practically any Western, our The Old West backdrop is definitely the number one choice.
This backdrop depicts an unpaved street in an old Western town, with American frontier-style buildings of different colors lining a dirt road. In the distance, a towering mountain range is visible, and the blue sky above has a smattering of white clouds.
The backdrop truly brings out that unbreakable spirit of the Wild West.
Another street that will make your audience feel like they are in the 1800s is our Old Western Town. It features a small town with an old shack on the left, the hotel and saloon on the right, and a dirt road in the middle. In the background, you can see a rustic farmhouse. Beyond the farmhouse are vast green fields and a large mountain range. The entire town is offset by a blue sky with white fluffy clouds.
The Desert Mining Town backdrop is one more item that has a similar effect to the previous two. It depicts a western street with buildings such as the “Livery Stable” and “Mining Equipment” in the foreground. In front of the “Livery Stable” is a wagon just ready to be hitched to the horses. In the background, there are brown rolling hills against an orange sky.
The backdrop is a true asset on the stage because it can blend into almost any Western-themed story.
Desert Landscapes
Now, let us move to a similar setting, just a little bit more wild. These backdrops evoke the truest spirit of the West because they depict the original scenery the settlers saw when they first came to this land.
The Rocky Western Desert backdrop is the first of the desert landscapes that can blend into practically any Western. It depicts large rocks and a sand-filled floor with a beautiful blue sky in the background.
Another backdrop that can be a great neutral scenery for Westerns is the Dry Desert Landscape. This drop displays a quiet daytime desert. In the foreground, you see green sagebrush. In the background, you see a rocky mountain on the left. On stage right, you see a green-covered mountain and a stone-covered mountain. The entire desert is offset by a beautiful blue sky with white wispy clouds.
Take a look at how amazing it actually looks on the stage during a show.
The Western Desert backdrop is also a good choice for Western-themed plays and musicals. This backdrop has arid mountains in the background, an expanse of sand and tall rock formations in the midground, and a few patches of greenery and rocks in the foreground.
Interiors
There are some scenes that are practically inevitable in almost any Western. Many of these scenes take place inside, usually in a saloon. If you are looking for these types of backdrops, then you might like the following selection.
Our Saloon Interior is just one of the backdrops that is a great choice for inside scenes. The backdrop depicts the interiors of a saloon, a kind of bar frequented by fur trappers, cowboys, and gamblers in the Old West. At the center of the piece is a bar manned by a bartender. Scattered about the room are a few tables occupied by patrons.
Western Bar Interior is another backdrop that depicts a Western-themed interior. It displays the wooden front of the bar with wooden pillars that go to the ceiling. Behind the bar, you see glasses, beer steins, and bottles of alcohol.
And finally, our Country Western Montage is a backdrop that reminds of decor usually seen in saloons, so it can be a great addition for indoor scenes. It features different country western musical instruments, a banjo, guitar, and bass, along with saddles, horseshoes, and cowboy hats against a silhouette desert landscape.
Backdrops for the Most Popular Stage Westerns
Now that you have a list of backdrops that will fit into practically any Western, let us introduce you to a bit more specific backdrops that can be used in some of the most popular shows.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a popular musical that follows the romance between a cowboy and a farm girl.
While you can use any of the theatrical backdrops we already mentioned in its production, there are a few more that perfectly fit the theme.
While not depicting the scenery typical of Westerns, our Kansas Farm backdrop is a great choice for Oklahoma. It depicts the yellow corn stalks swaying behind a rustic wooden fence, a quaint white farmhouse, and a charming red barn. To the right, a dirt road beckons, leading off into the mysterious distance. The dark, gray clouds above add a touch of drama, warning of an approaching storm.
Our Rustic Tavern backdrop can be used for indoor scenes. It features a rustic interior with exposed wood beams. There is a bright chandelier on the ceiling and several sconces on the walls, illuminating the room. Several barrels are against the right wall and below one of the windows. Two large wooden doors with metal hinges can be seen on the left side.
If you are looking for completely neutral backdrops that will fit nicely with the theme, then Blue Day Sky can be a good choice. It depicts a stunning, bright blue sky with fluffy, white patches of clouds.
And if you are looking for a more romantic setting, then our Dramatic Orange Sunset theatrical backdrop is another option for Oklahoma. This amazing backdrop displays a bright yellow sun casting a magnificent orange and red glow onto the surrounding clouds and sky.
Annie Get Your Gun
If you are looking for a great Western that will charm your audience, then Annie Get Your Gun might be the show for you. It is a story about Annie Oakley, an excellent sharpshooter who was pitted against Buffalo Bill’s Wild West star, Frank Butler, in a competition.
To set the stage, you can start with a colorful backdrop, like Daffodil Field. It depicts blooming daffodils against a light blue sky with white fluffy clouds.
Another theatrical backdrop that can fit nicely into the theme of Annie Get Your Gun is a Daytime Rural Landscape. It depicts a grassy plain beneath a cloudy blue sky, dotted with leafy trees, shrubs, and small boulders. In the distance, a mountain range is also visible.
If you want to depict a grand interior, then the Opulent Blue Parlor Interior is the right choice. This theatrical backdrop features the interior of a spacious, palatial parlor inside a luxurious residence. In the foreground, a swag of blue drapery frames the scene. Two large off-white pillars are seen at both far ends of the panel. The parlor includes white walls with blue and white moldings near the ceiling. Two oval windows with sapphire-colored drapes, and two busts stand at each side of a roaring fireplace. White moldings and a beautiful painting at the top embellish the marble fireplace.
Train Car Interior is another theatrical backdrop that fits into the theme, so it can be a great stage asset in your next production. It depicts a brown train car with a row of windows with red drapery. The background contains a blue sky with wispy clouds above. This drop is unique, and it can be backlit.
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is another one of the popular Westerns that are often performed on the stage. To bring this story to life, you can start by using some of the backdrops we already mentioned and accompany them with some of the following.
For example, our Mountain Valley Landscape backdrop has that perfect wild feel to it. It features open fields, rolling hills, and mountainous highlands tucked away in the cozy countryside. The entire scene is offset by a glorious blue sky and just a peek of the ocean beyond the mountains.
Spring Forest is another theatrical backdrop that depicts the outdoors and fits nicely into this story. It features a beautiful spring forest landscape. The white and brown trunked trees have started to grow thick foliage. The shrubs and grass on the forest floor look lush and full of life. Boulders are visible in the center of the backdrop, while in the background, you can see the silhouettes of even more trees hidden in the mist.
If you want an item that will be perfectly in tune with the timeframe of the story, then consider our Room Interior backdrop. It depicts a home with walls that are dirty and run down. There is a single wooden door on the left side of the house, and a window with a wooden frame and green drapery on the right.
And for a busier scene with more people and more action, this Smokehouse Interior is a good option. It portrays the interiors of a small room. It has wooden walls and is equipped with a table, shelves, barrels, ropes, hooks, and other tools.
Once you choose the perfect backdrops for your Western, you can simply order them from our website.
If you need help or have any additional questions about the pieces you wish to order, do not hesitate to reach out.
