Albert Nocciolino serves as President & CEO of NAC Entertainment, Ltd., a diversified entertainment and theatrical company based in Binghamton, NY specializing in the presentation of national touring Broadway shows in New York State (Buffalo, Rochester, Binghamton, Elmira, Utica, and Albany) and the State of Pennsylvania (Scranton and Erie). In addition to directing the Broadway subscription seasons in these cities, He is also responsible for producing and co-producing shows on Broadway and national touring shows across the country. He received Tony Awards in 2013 for Kinky Boots (Best Musical), 2010 for La Cage aux Folles (Best Revival of a Musial), 2005 for Spamalot (Best Musical) and in 2002 for Thoroughly Modern Millie (Best Musical).
Al is one of the Independent Presenters out there that helped build the modern touring market. And his passion for what he does is evident in every single one of his answers in this episode, where we discuss everything from . . .
- What exactly is a “Presenter” anyway?
- The process of how shows get booked on the road (Do they need a NY run or not?).
- Why a Touring Presenter is like an Artistic Director.
- Does non-union touring have a place in the market?
- The Independent Presenters Network, and how it’s changing the touring landscape.
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