The filming of The Greatest Showman took place in and around New York City. New York was not chosen by chance: the city with its historic architecture and atmosphere perfectly captures the spirit of the era in which Phineas Taylor Barnum lived. The central scenes of the circus were filmed in pavilions to recreate the unique atmosphere of the show. The choice of these locations allowed to create an authentic and exciting visual picture corresponding to the time and place of the movie.
Charity's parental home
In movie
Scene where Phineas Taylor Barnum, played by Hugh Jackman, returns to Charity's parents' house to ask for her hand in marriage. He is nervous but determined. When he knocks on the door, it is opened by Charity's father, Mr. Hallett. Barnum politely asks for permission to marry Charity. Mr. Hallett agrees, but expresses doubts that their marriage will be successful because of the possible hardships and difficulties his daughter will face living with a man who is not very wealthy. At this point, a happy Charity comes out to Barnum and they leave her house together, showing their determination to be together no matter what.
Timing: 00:08:41
Real
Scene was shot at the historic Scarborough-on-Hudson Country Club in Briarcliff Manor, New York. It was founded in 1911 and covers approximately 338 acres. The club includes the magnificent Woodlea Mansion, which was built in 1895 for Margaret Vanderbilt Shepherd, a member of the famous Vanderbilt family. This mansion was chosen for the location of Charity's paternal home due to its grandiosity and historical significance, which added extra depth and believability to the scenes. Although the mansion does not fully correspond to the historical period in which the events of the film unfold, its grandeur and atmosphere perfectly capture the spirit of the time and emphasize the status and wealth of Charity's family.
New York
Square
In movie
Scene where The movie "The Greatest Showman" ends with a scene of a grand performance, a new, rebuilt circus after Barnum has handed control of the show over to Carlisle (Byron Jennig) and himself retires to the background to spend time with his family. Even after stepping away from the business, Phineas Taylor Barnum remains a showman and arrives spectacularly at his daughters' performance on a giant elephant. The atmosphere on the street is lively, people stop to look at the unusual spectacle, and children are waving enthusiastically at him. His wife and children are waiting for him on the stairs. After he gets off the elephant, they go inside together and then we see footage of him and his wife watching his daughters perform.
Timing: 01:35:18
Real
Scene was shot in Foley Square in New York City. A mechanical elephant was used for filming, which was later replaced by a computerized one in post-production. The location was chosen for its historical significance and architecture, which perfectly captures the atmosphere of 19th century New York.
New York
Opera House
In movie
Scene where Barnum, along with the cast and audience, enjoy the performance of Jenny Lind (Rebecca Ferguson). Her performance thrills both the audience and Barnum. The audience is moved to tears and give her a standing ovation, she saves the show. At the same time, her performance and the words in the song are dedicated to Barnum, with whom she is in love. Barnum's wife realizes this and becomes desperate.
Timing: 49:17
Real
Scene was shot at the Howard Gilman Opera House in New York City, which was chosen for its magnificent architecture and atmosphere, perfect for the performance stage. Opera houses are known for their excellent acoustics, which is important for musical stages. There are many musical numbers in The Greatest Showman, and good acoustics help create quality sound.
New York
