Josephine Vaccarello has been promoted to the role of President of MSG Entertainment.
MSG Entertainment said that in her new role Ms. Vaccarello, who most recently served as the Company’s Executive Vice President, Live, will now oversee the strategy and operations of multiple areas of the business.
She takes on her new position as MSG Entertainment continues to focus on enhancing and expanding its portfolio of live experiences for the millions of guests welcomed to the company’s venues at hundreds of events each year.
Ms. Vaccarello’s purview now includes oversight of the company’s entertainment and sports bookings across concerts, family shows, comedy, performing arts, special events, and all non-New York Knicks and New York Rangers sports bookings.
It also includes the productions business, which covers the Radio City Rockettes and the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes.
The Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corporation (also known as the MSG Entertainment) is an American entertainment holding company based in New York City. It is controlled by the family of the late Charles Dolan.
Ms. Vaccarello will work closely with executive leadership to grow the business, including maximizing the event calendar and ticket sales and delivering unique experiences for artists and fans.
In addition to her responsibilities at MSG Entertainment, Ms. Vaccarello will continue to oversee booking live concert residencies and touring acts at Sphere, which is owned by Sphere Entertainment Co. and is part of the MSG Family of Companies.
Jim Dolan, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MSG Entertainment and Sphere Entertainment, said, “Over her nearly thirty-year career with MSG, Josephine has not only been instrumental in growing our live event business but also established herself as one of the industry’s most impactful and respected leaders.
“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.”
Ms. Vaccarello said, “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.
“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.”
Prior to being named President in September 2026, she served as Executive Vice President of Live, where she led the live entertainment bookings business.
In that role she was instrumental in creating new signature events, conceptualizing artist residencies, and delivering unique experiences for artists and fans.
This includes some of the most impactful residencies in recent history including Billy Joel’s 150-show franchise run at The Garden; Harry Styles’ 30-show residency at MSG; and concert bookings at Sphere since U2 opened the groundbreaking immersive venue in September 2023.
She has also been a key leader in enhancing the artist and audience experience in MSG Entertainment’s venues, including through advanced audio technology such as Sphere Immersive Sound, which made its concert debut at the Beacon Theatre before being introduced at Sphere and then at Radio City Music Hall.
Ms. Vaccarello began her career with the Company in 1998 as an administrative assistant. She is a graduate of SUNY, Albany with a bachelor’s degree in communications.
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