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Jack Forman serves as the President of BiCoastal Productions, the New York City-based concerts and theatrical booking agency. His current clients include: Lee Rocker (of Stray Cats), Naturally 7, Colin Mochrie’s HYPROV (of Whose Line is it Anyway?), The Hit Men (Legendary Rock Supergroup), Scotland’s Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Vegas-Strip favorites The Bronx Wanderers and The Daily Show Writers Comedy Tour. Originally spearheading the agency’s coverage of the Western United States, Jack now oversees the core agency staff and global touring strategy. He remains actively involved with industry organizations like the Western Arts Alliance (WAA), North American Performing Arts Managers and Artists (NAPAMA), and the Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP).
Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin (an avid Packers fan) Jack attended Chicago’s Columbia College with a focus in Arts, Entertainment & Media Management while also interning at The Windish Agency (now Paradigm) with Indie & Electronic music agents. After college, Jack was recruited to ICM Partners’ New York City branch in the Urban Concerts department and he would later join BiCoastal Productions, adding to the growing team led by Ron Gartner & Fran Heller. Jack currently lives on the New Jersey Shore with his wife, Shelly, and their baby girl, Jeanette.
ABOUT BICOASTAL PRODUCTIONS
Founded in 2008 by lifelong-entertainer, Ron Gartner, BiCoastal Productions is one of the fastest growing agencies in the entertainment and events industries! With a diverse music, comedy and theatrical roster, they are proud to book their roster with the finest performing arts centers, theaters, casinos, fairs, event planners, and festivals around the world.
Current Artist Roster includes:
Lee Rocker (of Stray Cats)
The Sharpe Family Singers
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers
The Daily Show Writers Comedy Tour
Company Website: www.bicoastalproductions.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackforman/
Artist Submissions: [email protected]