The spectacular focal point of the Oprah celebration, which closed part of Chicago’s “Magnificent Mile” for two-and-a-half days, was the larger-than-life stage created from vast inventory of Chicago Scenic’s Steeldeck™ staging units.

The Chicago Scenic and Harpo Productions teams worked non-stop from Midnight on Labor Day Monday through 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, installing – and then dismantling - the event’s stages, control decks, LED video walls, camera and jib platforms and affiliate, and press risers. CSSI also used its low profile casters to make the multiple 8” high rolling Steeldeck™ band platforms.

CSSI also provided approximately 80 local Union crew members who worked side by side with the Harpo Productions staff and crew to provide lighting, audio, projection, loading and rigging for the memorable event.

James Taylor, the Black Eyed Peas and Rascal Flatts performed onstage to warm-up the crowd of 20,000. The show’s other guests included illusionist Criss Angel and singer and Chicago native Jennifer Hudson.