# Meet the ‘Unflappable’ Exec Bringing Superstars To Madison Square Garden and Sphere

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/meet-the-unflappable-exec-bringing-superstars-to-madison-square-garden-and-sphere/
- Published: 2026-11-06T17:59:49+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T18:28:05+00:00
- Original publisher: Billboard
- Original article: https://www.billboard.com/pro/josephine-vaccarello-touring-executive-of-the-year/
- Topics: Business, Companies, Government, Politics

## Key points

- Josephine Vaccarello has been promoted to president of MSG Entertainment.
- The Garden staged 57 summer shows in 2026, up from 36.
- Her remit spans concerts, sports, hospitality and major venues.

## Summary

Josephine Vaccarello, recently named president of Madison Square Garden Entertainment, has spent nearly her entire career at the company, building relationships with artists and managers that help shape major live events. Her promotion puts her in charge of a wide-ranging business spanning Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall and Sphere, at a time when the venues are drawing major residencies and record crowds.

The article says the Garden hosted 57 shows in summer 2026, up from 36 the previous year, including runs by Rush and Bon Jovi. Sphere broadened its bookings with acts such as Carín León and No Doubt, while Harry Styles’ 30-night residency was among the year’s headline events. Vaccarello began at Radio City as an administrative assistant in 1998 and learned the business by volunteering to help across roles.

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