Producers Incorporated

09/20/2024

SOLD-OUT CONCERT TONIGHT!
OH fans! ~ Friday, September 20, 2024~ Return Engagement!
ALTER EAGLES returns to Ohio Star Theater in Sugarcreek, OH!
https://dhgroup.com/events/alter-eagles/
Show at 7:30 p.m.

"ALTER EAGLES is by far the most authentic representation of The Eagles in their prime in the world! Your audience will hear all the mega-hits including 'Hotel California', 'Take It Easy,' 'Desperado,' 'New Kid in Town,' 'Lyin’ Eyes,' 'One of these Nights,' 'Take It to the Limit,' and many more!"

09/20/2024

~ Thursday, 9/19/24 ~
Closing session at Arts Midwest XPO in Indy. It’s been a fun, busy 4 days! Meeting presenters, seeing colleagues and attending awesome showcase events.
Milt Orkin enjoyed manning the booth and being with you all. Til next time!

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09/17/2024

~ MAX showcase event! ~
AJ Bisto in Key of G Live! Showcase Event in Indianapolis, IN.
Be sure and stop by booths #529 & #527.
Come and see Erika Finley, Mark Ross and Milt Orkin for routing avails.

BOOK THIS SHOW! Your audience will Thank you!
"AJ Bisto and his band of Nashville A-list musicians will bring your audience great music and great memories, performing all the MEGA-HITS including "The Dance," "Friends in Low Places," "Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old)," "If Tomorrow Never Comes," "Two of a Kind, Workin' on a Full House," “Unanswered Prayers” and many many more!"

09/16/2024

~ Announcing our '25-'26 Roster of Touring Attractions! ~
As conference season begins, look for PI, A Division of Live Arts and Attractions at all the regional conferences, and Arts Presenters in NYC.
See you there!
Craig, Milt, KC, Kathy & Chris

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**Midwest Arts XPO
September 16 - 19, 2024
Indianapolis, IN

**Ohio Arts Presenters Network (OAPN)
September 29 - October 2, 2024
Toledo, OH

**Arts Northwest
October 14 - 17, 2024
Spokane, WA

**North Carolina Presenters Consortium (NCPC)
October 21 - 23, 2024
Durham, NC

**Arts Presenters (APAP)
January 10 – 14, 2025
New York, NY

Entertainment Agency representing a wide variety of Nationally Known Artists. Web Page: www.producer

09/16/2024

~ September 16-19, 2024 ~ Booth # 527
Midwest Arts XPO in Indianapolis, IN starts today! We are ready!
Stop by the PI booth and say HI to Milt Orkin - and check out our '25-'26 touring attractions.
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09/14/2024

WA fans! ~ Saturday, September 14, 2024 ~
LET'S ROCK BROADWAY, starring The Diamonds in concert at the Everett Civic Auditorium. Matinee at 2:00 p.m.
https://www.everettcivicmusic.com/
See you there!

"This is a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience spanning four decades of popular music. LET'S ROCK BROADWAY, starring The Diamonds, features over 50 songs from fifteen of Broadway’s most popular jukebox musicals from the 1981 hit production of “Sophisticated Ladies,” right up to one of today’s favorites “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical."

09/12/2024

Canada Fans! ~ Wednesday, March 12, 2025 ~
Rhythm of the Dance Global Tour is set to arrive at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe in Ottawa, ON for one show only!
Performance at 7:30 p.m.
** Tickets go on sale Monday, September 16th at 10 a.m. The theatre has a presale code that starts Saturday, September 14th at 8 a.m. (password LIVEATMTAC2025).
For details & tix: https://www.meridiancentrepointe.com/en/rhythm-dance

"Get into the spirit of Saint Patrick’s Day by seeing the incredible RHYTHM OF THE DANCE live on the mainstage.
The energy and quality of this show from The National Dance Company of Ireland is incomparable! Touring for some 40 weeks a year with a live band and world champion Irish dancers, you can be sure to experience the passion of Rhythm of the Dance, energy, and joy of the Irish charm in this show. 7 million fans can't be wrong!"

09/09/2024

FLA Presenters Fall Booking Summit!
~ September 9-11, 2024 ~
PI's Milt Orkin and Kathy D. Hankenson look forward to seeing you and sharing our '25-'26 sizzle reel and touring attractions.
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"Our mission is to continue to be a leader in the booking agency field by providing entertainment which enriches the Arts communities we serve and the relationships with their audiences. We maintain a premiere presence in the Arts community, now as a Division of Live Arts and Attractions."

09/06/2024

TN fans! ~ Friday, September 6, 2024 ~
Seals & Crofts 2 in concert tonight at The Franklin Theatre in Franklin, TN! Show at 8:00 p.m.
https://www.franklintheatre.com/
See you there!

”Brady Seals is cousin to Jimmy Seals and Lua Crofts is the daughter of Dash Crofts. Performing all the classic hits of '70's superstars Seals & Crofts, including “Summer Breeze,” “Get Closer,” “Diamond Girl," “We May Never Pass This Way (Again),” and more – with harmonies as sweet as a breath of springtime air."

09/02/2024

~ Monday, September 2, 2024 ~
Happy Labor Day!

"Labor Day in the United States is a public holiday celebrated on the 1st Monday in September. It honors the American labor movement and the contributions that workers have made to the strength, prosperity, laws and well-being of the country. It is the Monday of the long weekend known as Labor Day Weekend and considered the unofficial end of summer in the U.S."

08/30/2024

IL fans! ~ Thursday, August 29, 2024 ~
Lincoln Trail College in Robinson, IL presents:
SOUTHERN CROSS Tribute to CSN&Y. Show tonight @ 8:00 pm.

See you there!
"Experience the classic hits and harmonious melodies of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young performed by the legendary tribute band, SOUTHERN CROSS. This unforgettable evening will feature the timeless music that has shaped the landscape of rock and folk music. Don't miss out!"

08/26/2024

~ September 14 & 15, 2024 ~
Calling all Texas Presenters!
Come and see this one woman tour-de-force!
Performing her award-winning play at the Summer Theater Festival's Lyric Stage Studio in Dallas, TX.
Reach out to PI for more information.
(813) 988-8333
https://www.producersinc.com/attractions-1/under-the-jello-mold
"Her mom hid her post-mortem instructions in a specific spot; it turned out, she was hiding a secret. UNDER THE JELLO MOLD is Jennie Fahn’s solo comedy about love, loss, and being of sound mind and body; a roller coaster ride of hilarity and pathos!"

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08/26/2024

~ Monday, August 26, 2024 ~
Opening day for Western Arts Alliance. The first regional arts conference kicks off in San Diego, CA.
The Exhibit Hall is Open! Now through Thursday, August 29th.
Erika Finley from Live Arts and Attractions, parent company to Producers, Inc. is attending. Come by Booth #160 and say HI!

"Discover what’s next in the West! WAA conference brings together the performing arts community with their shared goal of programming live performances; a place where presenters, artists, and agents from the West and beyond make connections, discover and learn, strengthen ties, generate touring opportunities and CELEBRATE the arts!"

08/23/2024

~ Tuesday, August 20, 2024 ~
The longest running show ever in Southwest Florida celebrated its final performance at Arts Bonita Moe Auditorium in Bonita Springs, FL. The curtain rang down on A CRACKER AT THE RITZ after the 7:00 performance on Tuesday, August 20.
https://www.producersinc.com/attractions-1/a-cracker-at-the-ritz
A CRACKER AT THE RITZ, a two-person, cabaret-style comedy, premiered at The Moe in August, 2022. It continued its run, playing Tuesdays when most theatres are dark. It enjoyed sell-out after sell-out with tickets often reserved weeks in advance.

Compton & Bennett are creative partners Rick Compton and Betsy Bennett. They are ending their record-setting run at Arts Bonita to accommodate their fall touring schedule, and to get their newest show – ONE STOOGE SHY – stage ready!
https://www.onestoogeshy.com/

08/21/2024

THE NEW CHRISTY MINSTRELS On Tour!
American Folk Music Royalty Since 1962!
https://www.producersinc.com/attractions-1/new-christy-minstrels
Hits Include:
"This Land Is Your Land"
"Today (While The Blossoms Still Cling To The Vine)"
"Saturday Night"
"Green, Green"..and many more!

"For the first time since the pandemic, the "Christies" have now regrouped and are ready to bring this unforgettable show back to concert halls nationwide. The performance includes all the great NCM hits; a tour-de-force through the American Folk Music canon! "We're thrilled to bring The New Christy Minstrels back to the stage," said Becky Jo Benson, 27 year performing member of the group. "Our goal is to honor our musical legacy while continuing to deliver the high-energy, positive performances that have earned us standing ovations for years. Each song in our repertoire is carefully chosen to reinforce our message of unity and the greatness of American folk music."

08/18/2024

Last night's concert was a massive success! Tonight is the pay-per-view event!
Sunday, August 18th - LIVE AT THE GREEK! Featuring The Kingston Trio and guests.
Tune in at 7:00 pm PT/10:00 pm ET.
https://www.producersinc.com/attractions-1/kingston-trio
See you there!

08/14/2024

~ Sunday, August 18, 2024 ~
LIVE FROM THE GREEK in Los Angeles, CA!
7 pm PT/10 pm ET
Join in the fun with A CELEBRATION OF FOLK MUSIC! Headlined by The Kingston Trio and featuring The Limeliters, The John Stewart Band, The Hot Licks - The music of Dan Hicks, and Cynthia Sayer & Joyride.
Pay-per-view link:
https://www.indemand.com/event/kingston-trio-live-at-the-greek/
See you there!

"A CELEBRATION OF FOLK MUSIC with headliners The Kingston Trio ("Tom Dooley," "Greenback Dollar," "Where Have All The Flowers Gone") will feature The Limeliters (“City of New Orleans,” “There's A Meetin' Here Tonight”), The John Stewart Band ("California Bloodlines,", "Daydream Believer," "Runaway Train"), The Hot Licks - The Music of Dan Hicks ("I Scare Myself," "Canned Music," "How Can I Miss You If You Won't Go Away?"), and includes a special appearance by world-renowned banjoist, Cynthia Sayer (winner of the Steve Martin Banjo Prize), and her band Joyride."

08/13/2024

~ August 17 & 18, 2024! ~
A Celebration of Folk Music hosted by THE KINGSTON TRIO is happening at LA's iconic Greek Theatre this weekend!
DETAILS: https://icont.ac/4WQP0
TIX: https://www.lagreektheatre.com/events/detail/celebrating-acoustic-folk-the-kingston-trio
PAY-PER-VIEW: https://www.indemand.com/event/kingston-trio-live-at-the-greek/
See you at The Greek!

"THE KINGSTON TRIO is the longest-running performing group in America and is still playing the classic songs to audiences across the U.S. Come and enjoy ‘ Tom Dooley’,' ‘MTA (He’ll Never Return),' ‘Where Have All The Flowers Gone,' ‘Scotch & Soda,' ‘Greenback Dollar,' ‘A Worried Man,' ‘Hard Travelin,'‘Five Hundred Miles,'‘Tijuana Jail’, ‘I’m Goin’ Home’, ‘Chilly Winds', and many more!"

08/11/2024

~ CA fans! ~ Sunday, August 11, 2024
Return engagement! THE KINGSTON TRIO performing at the Balboa Theatre in San Diego, CA. Matinee at 3:00 p.m.
https://sandiegotheatres.org/event/2024/08/kingston-trio
See you there!

"With their unique sound and rich tradition of American folk music, THE KINGSTON TRIO quickly rose to fame, influencing the musical tastes of a generation. Their unprecedented record sales and world-wide fame cemented their status as one of the most influential bands in music history. The Kingston Trio continues to inspire and entertain audiences with their timeless music and captivating performances."

08/06/2024

FL fans!~ Tuesday, August 6, 2024 ~
Time is running out for you to see the longest running show in SW Florida history ... A CRACKER AT THE RITZ!
Tonight's performance is the 2nd to last show at Arts Bonita in Bonita Springs, FL. Show at 7:00 p.m.
Come and enjoy Compton and Bennett as they skewer the overblown underbelly of all the things we love to hate about the state we hate to love. Get your tickets now!
https://artsbonita.org/single-event/compton-bennett-in-a-cracker-at-the-ritz-11/
… You’ll laugh so hard, you’ll snort your pina colada!

"Satirists Compton & Bennett present their newest musical, A Cracker at the Ritz. Enjoy an 85-minute satirical roasting of all things Florida in song and sketch comedy. You’ll hear Snowbird Come and He Won’t Go Home, Swampland Scam, Migrant Worker Man, and many more!"

08/04/2024

America's Musical Ambassadors to the World!
THE BROTHERS FOUR On Tour In Thailand!
https://www.producersinc.com/attractions-1/brothers-four

"You can catch THE BROTHERS FOUR on the road and on television across America performing as part of the "This Land is Your Land" live all-star folk concert tour, inspired by the PBS TV Folk Music Special. Watch for their newest Public Television Folk Song Special, "I HEAR AMERICA SINGING", featuring The Brothers Four with special guest stars and100-voice chorale, performing America's Greatest Folk Hits, coming soon to PBS."

07/28/2024

~ Sunday, July 28, 2024 ~
AEROMYTH - The Ultimate Aerosmith Tribute Experience! Performing at a PI fav venue. Concert at 6:00 p.m. is part of the 2024 Summer Outdoor Concerts at the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls, MN.
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=210024
See you there!

"AEROMYTH has been touring since 2007, in venues ranging in size from clubs and theaters straight up to Dodger Stadium; the band has defined themselves through a combination of stellar live performance re-creations, uncanny physical likeness and unparalleled musicianship."

07/26/2024

UK fans! ~ July 30-August 24, 2024 ~
Master magician JAMIE ALLAN is making a triumphant return to the UK for the first time in 7 years with his record-breaking, critically-acclaimed show AMAZE! Making its UK debut in London this summer at the Marylebone Theatre.
July 30th to August 24th.
For details & tix: https://amazemagic.com/

AMAZE is a revolutionary experience in the world of illusion. With Allan’s signature blend of state-of-the-art technology and timeless conjuring techniques, AMAZE does more than just showcase magic, it places it directly into the hands of the audience – inviting attendees to not only witness, but also participate in the wonder.
“AMAZE WILL AMAZE YOU!”
— CHICAGO TRIBUNE

07/19/2024

It's only ROCK N ROLL, but we like it!
~ Friday, July 19, 2024 ~
SATISFACTION: The International Rolling Stones Tribute Show gets the weekend in gear at 7:00 p.m. on the LOCK 3 Stage in Akron, OH.
Thank you to this PI fav venue, it's been a summer favorite at Lock 3 for 2 decades!

"SATISFACTION: The International Rolling Stones Show is a tribute to the World's Greatest Rock & Roll Band. SATISFACTION celebrates and recreates the look, sound and the attitude of The Rolling Stones. They have you in the aisles like Jumpin' Jack Flash."
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07/14/2024

~ Sunday, July 14, 2024 ~
BAD MOON RISING - A Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival! Today's concert at 4:00 p.m. is part of the 2024 Summer Outdoor Concerts at the Kirkbride in Fergus Falls, MN.
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=210023
See you there!

"CCR produced 14 consecutive top 10 singles, 5 consecutive top 10 albums including two that reached #1. BAD MOON RISING will take you from the band's headlining at the 1969 Woodstock Festival to the following years as they created some of the most iconic songs ever recorded!"

07/11/2024

~ July 11, 2024 ~
Congratulations Rick Compton and Betsy Bennett for the standout interview and review of your smash musical comedy!
Thank you Arts Bonita for a very successful run! And the fans keep coming!

"HELLO, GULF COAST! Time’s getting short to see the longest running show in SW Florida performed by “local legends” Compton & Bennett (Hey, we didn’t call ourselves that…Florida Weekly did!) In just a few weeks, we won’t be around to skewer the overblown underbelly of all the things we love to hate about the state we hate to love. Tuesday July 23, at 7:00 at The Moe. BOOK NOW…you’ll laugh so hard, you’ll snort your pina-colada. Entirely non-political!"

The Moe Auditorium at Arts Bonita is transformed into a lounge bar with bistro tables in the center and rows of chairs along the sides, as patrons enter to see two local legends in “A Cracker at the Ritz.” The show, “a satirical roasting of all things Florida,” as described in the playbill, ...

07/07/2024

Concert tonight at Venice Performing Arts Center with PI’s Milt Orkin and Katie Pinder Brown and the band.
NATURAL WOMAN, A Tribute to Carole King.

07/06/2024

FL fans! ~ Saturday, July 6, 2024 ~
Venice Performing Arts Center in Venice, FL presents
NATURAL WOMAN: A Tribute to Carole King featuring Katie Pinder Brown. Show at 7:00 p.m.
https://veniceperformingartscenter.com/event/natural-woman/
See you there!

"With the power of a musical icon and the relatability of a friend, Katie will bring the warmth and strength of Carole King’s compositions to life and the audience to their feet, singing and clapping along to treasures like:
'I Feel the Earth Move,' 'It’s Too Late,' 'Tapestry, (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,' 'Will You Love Me Tomorrow,' 'You’ve Got a Friend,' 'Up on the Roof,' 'Jazzman,' 'Beautiful' and more!"

07/04/2024

~ Thursday, July 4, 2024 ~
PI celebrates Independence Day!
We are grateful for family, friends, LAA colleagues and artists, working with Arts Communities all across this extraordinary nation. Happy Fourth of July!
photo credit: artwork by Lee Jaworek

"Independence Day (aka The Fourth of July) is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence, which was ratified by the 2nd Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America."

06/28/2024

~ Friday, June 28, 2024 ~
Join us in celebrating our beloved colleague Kathy ‘KC’ Smith!
Happy Birthday wishes today from the PI gang.

Kathy 'KC' Smith
Agent
Contracts
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Oversees issuing of all contracts between performing artists and presenters, includes tracking of contracts and deposits. As agent, KC is responsible for contract negotiations and artist touring in the Northwest. Her goals: To provide fast and quality service to our clients as well as our top-notch roster of performing artists.
Specialties: Contract negotiation, tour management, artist management, sales, communication, and conference organizing.