Oscars 2017: How many Swarovski crystals does it take to design the stage?
Shine bright like a diamond
1.2
million of crystals have been used in the set design from 2007 to 2017.
5
is the number of times Oscars production designer Derek McLane has worked on the show.
18
Dolby Theatre opera boxes will be covered in Swarovski crystals for the 2017 show.
130
number of crystal set pieces have been featured on stage from 2007 to 2017.
580
hours were spent by artisans to complete the crystal backdrop wall of the stage in 2015.
64,000
crystals were used in the drapes which appeared in Idina Menzel's performance of the Oscar-winning song, Let It Go.
80,000
crystals were made into a curtain as the backdrop for Adele's performance of the Oscar-winning song Skyfall.
300,000
number of crystals are used on stage in 2017.
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