MSG Entertainment names Josephine Vaccarello President


Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. MSG Entertainment has just elevated its leadership, promoting Josephine Vaccarello to the role of president. This move places Vaccarello at the helm of strategy and operations across a dynamic portfolio of venues, including Madison Square Garden, the Radio City Music Hall, the Beacon Theatre, and other marquee locations.

Her expanded responsibilities will encompass the management of entertainment and sports bookings for the company’s venues, with specific oversight of live concert residencies and touring acts at the Sphere in Las Vegas, which is part of the MSG Family of Companies.

The scope of her influence is broad, touching everything from high-profile event bookings to the management of iconic productions like the Radio City Rockettes and the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes. This expanded mandate ensures Vaccarello will drive strategic growth while continuing to curate the world-class live experiences that define the MSG brand.

Vaccarello brings nearly three decades of experience to this leadership position. Previously, she served as the company’s executive VP of live, where she built a remarkable track record in booking major acts, including legendary performances by artists like Billy Joel and Harry Styles.

The transition underscores the immense value of her deep understanding of the industry and her unparalleled relationships. Jim Dolan, executive chairman and CEO of MSG Entertainment and Sphere Entertainment, expressed strong confidence in her future leadership. “Her deep understanding of our businesses and unparalleled industry relationships will continue to be an asset in this new role as we execute on our strategic vision for the Company, including identifying innovative growth opportunities and furthering our leadership position in live experiences,” Dolan stated.

Vaccarello echoed this sentiment, highlighting the collective mission of the organization. “I am fortunate to have built my career at a company like MSG, which has always used the breadth of its portfolio to offer a wide range of events that push live entertainment forward and create unforgettable experiences for millions of fans each year,” she remarked. “I am honored to take on this expanded role and look forward to continuing to work with teams across the MSG Family of Companies to deliver world-class live events that grow our businesses and keep our Company at the forefront of the industry.”

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