Producers’ Prep

Craig Zadan (left) and Neil Meron backstage at the Dolby Theatre.
Craig Zadan (left) and Neil Meron backstage at the Dolby Theatre.
Seth MacFarlane, says producer Craig Zadan, “runs everything by us. He’ll ask: ‘Is this too meek? Does this go too far?’ ”
Workers ready Hollywood Boulevard for its Oscar close-up.
Choreographer Rob Ashford (front center) leads dancers through a routine.
The Dolby stage awaits the start of rehearsals.
A detail from Derek McLane’s set.
Jennifer Hudson, who’s to perform a Dreamgirls number, will be seated front and center.