Simma Levine to Lead The Agency Group's Theater Divison

The Agency Group, one of the world's leading entertainment booking agencies, has announced the hire of top theatrical agent Simma Levine as Director of Theatrical Properties and Special Ventures. MS. Levine's high-profile and distinguished pedigree in music and theatre make her the ideal executive to preside over The Agency Group's theatrical division.

"I'm pleased to welcome Simma to the New York office," stated Steve Martin, president of The Agency Group, North America. "Simma has had an impressive career as both a theatrical and a music agent, having represented a wide range of successful artists and award-winning Broadway productions. Her wealth of experience and talent make her an exciting addition to The Agency Group."

"I'm thrilled to begin what I know will be a productive journey at The Agency Group," said MS. Levine. "I'm looking forward to growing the theatrical department and to discovering and developing many new opportunities."

MS. Levine joins The Agency Group from On The Road, where she oversaw national tours of Tony Award winning shows such as Hairspray, The Producers, Movin' Out, Spring Awakening, Little Shop of Horrors, Sweeney Todd, Young Frankenstein and Burn The Floor. Current Productions under her guidance include Flashdance the Musical and Old Jews Telling Jokes. She has also served as a consultant to performing arts centers across the United States and other arts entities.

Prior to her tenure at On The Road, MS. Levine held positions with Agency for the Performing Arts (APA) in Los Angeles, was a founding member and Vice President with Disson Furst and Partners (DFP), and Columbia Artists Management (CAMI). She has advised clients on programming and subscription planning, marketing, audience development, fundraising and business trends. Her many years of experience in the entertainment industry range from music and theatre to film and television, and her early years were spent with MCA Records and the William Morris Agency.

MS. Levine is a graduate of McGill University in Montreal, where she earned her BA in Economics and Management. She is a Full Member of The League of American Theatres and Producers, where she is Vice-Chair of the Intra-Industry/Road Presenters committee.

The Agency Group, Ltd., the world's leading independent talent booking agency, is a career-building, taste-making, artist development powerhouse. Representing a roster of nearly 2,000 musicians, speakers and authors, the company is responsible for driving the careers of many of the most recognizable and trailblazing names in the entertainment industry, including, The Black Keys, Guns N' Roses, Paramore, Nickelback, Wiz Khalifa, The Kills, Gotye, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, A$AP Rocky, Tegan and Sara, RUSH and Ringo Starr. The company operates from six international offices - in London, New York, Toronto, Los Angeles, Malmo and Nashville - and employs 72 agents.

The Agency Group was founded in 1981 by Neil Warnock, an industry veteran who has represented and/or consulted some of the most influential musicians of our time - including: The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, and Michael Jackson. In addition to being the agent for a stellar roster of artists, Neil is The Agency Group's Worldwide President.

The Agency Group's talent roster - in its music, literary, lecture, performing arts and theatrical divisions - includes the full spectrum in artists' career trajectories, including emerging artists, artists at the pinnacle of their careers and living legends. The company's hallmark characteristic, setting it apart from industry competitors, is its ability to book talent globally, rather than territorially. This enables the agents not only to form cohesive, strong relationships with artists and their managers, but fosters the agents' abilities to play an integral role in artist development, career growth, and long-term success.