A Sopranos exhibit opens in New York City, offering visitors the chance to meet the show's creators and cast.

A new exhibition dedicated to the cult television series "The Sopranos" is opening at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, Queens. The project is accompanied by special screenings of episodes from the third season, featuring show creator David Chase and the leading actors. Gothamist tells in more detail.

The exhibition, titled “Stories and Set Designs for The Sopranos,” begins work this weekend.

The HBO series ran from 1999 to 2007. It tells the story of New Jersey mafia boss Tony Soprano and his family. Today, the show is considered a landmark in American television.

According to the deputy director museum With Barbara Miller's curation, the series fully deserves its cult status.

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"This is a moment of pure perfection. The scripts are impeccable. The acting is astounding.

"The casting was spot-on. Everyone fully embodies their characters. The world of the series is compelling and believable," she noted.

Why the series became a turning point for television

Barbara Miller emphasized that the project was one of the first times a visionary author had the opportunity to work outside the confines of broadcast television.

At the time of its launch, HBO was a cable newcomer seeking bold projects. The network was willing to take a risk. Major broadcast networks had previously passed on the series idea.

The Sopranos changed the idea of ​​what a television drama format could be.

Sets and filming: from the studio to New Jersey

The exhibition details the creation of the series' sets and locations.

This includes both studio filming at Silver Cup Studios in Queens and real locations in New Jersey.

The series creator insisted that scenes be filmed in New Jersey. The crew traveled there specifically to work on location.

According to the curators, it is important to create the environment in which the action will unfold.

Special screenings of the third season

Senior Film Curator Michael Koresky has organized a series of screenings of three episodes from the third season. The screenings will take place on February 26, 27, and 28.

Koresky explained that the third season was a turning point for the series.

"This is where the show reaches masterpiece level. It gets darker. David Chase begins to question the characters' motivations and the audience's sympathies. It's a self-reflective season," he noted.

The following episodes will be shown:

• "University";
• "A Second Opinion";
• "Amour Fou".

All tickets are already sold out. However, organizers admit that additional seats may become available at the last minute. here.

Participation of actors and the creator of the show

David Chase will be performing on all three evenings.

Also expected are the following actors:

• Steven Van Zandt;
• Edie Falco;
• Dominic Chianese;
• Annabella Sciorra.

Particular attention will be paid to Annabella Sciorra's portrayal of Gloria Trillo. According to Koresky, her performance in season three was one of the most impressive in the show's history.

The ending that is still being debated

This year marks 20 years since the final episode.

Michael Koresky says the fact that viewers continue to discuss the mysterious final shot two decades later speaks to the series' strength.

"I still can't get over the show. I think about it constantly. These characters never leave me," he admitted.

The exhibition and special screenings are another reason to return to the series, which many consider the greatest in television history.