ABOUT BSO

The Brad Simon Organization Inc., a multi-disciplinary agency, established in 1983, has the unique ability to secure performances for its roster of artists and productions in a wide variety of performance venues, including performing art centers, commercial theaters, amphitheaters, arenas, festivals, fairs and theme parks.   In addition to tour booking services, the BSO facilitates our clients’ needs in the areas of tour management, creative partnerships and marketing direction.  Our organization also licenses and produces original productions.

For over two decades, our goal has been to provide an increasing array of unique and innovative productions and performing artists to diverse presenters and their audiences.  The 2012/13 roster continues this tradition with a stellar line-up of musical, family and off-Broadway theatricals, multi-platinum recording artists, comedy, dance and cirque. Each of these presentations by artists, companies and producers exemplify the finest of their respective genres.

OUR STAFF

Brad Simon, President
A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Brad formed BSO in 1983 as a management company and booking agency for classic and contemporary jazz artists and is responsible for the company’s expansion into the representation of theatrical, dance and variety presentations. Brad has a Bachelor of Science degree from Carnegie-Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business. He is a graduate of the Commercial Theater Institute and a member of The Broadway League, Western Arts Alliance and Arts Presenters.

Barbara Simon, President
Barbara is President of the Family Entertainment Division of the BSO which she created in 1991.  As a partner in the agency, she also collaborates on all roster acquisitions, as well as media and marketing strategy.  Barbara has a Bachelor of Arts and Masters of Science degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Ethan Schwartz, Booking Agent
Ethan is originally from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Prior to joining The Brad Simon Organization he worked at AWA Touring Services where he was dedicated to family entertainment tours and assisted in the administration for touring Broadway shows. He is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Otterbein College in Columbus, Ohio with a B.A. in Theatre.

Maxine Evangelista, Office/Contracts Manager
Maxine recently relocated to NYC from the Bay Area, CA. Since her first dance class at age 3, she has grown to appreciate all forms of artistry, now specializing in arts administration and dance performance & education. She graduated cum laude from Santa Clara University with Bachelor of Arts degrees in Theatre Arts and Journalism and is a member of The Alpha Psi Omega National Theater Honor Society.

Jessica Giametta, Administrative and Accounting Assistant
Hailing from Orange County, New York, Jessica joined The Brad Simon Organization in May 2008. She is a graduate of Hofstra University’s Drama Program where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Theater and Minor in English. She is a founding member of the all female Comedia del Arte troop White Apron Productions.