Business Details
15 Years
experience
Your Premier Entertainment Booking Partner in Phoenix
Onstage Entertainment Group is an international entertainment booking and management agency that connects clients with diverse talent across music, specialty acts, and event production. With a focus on resorts, country clubs, restaurants, and corporate events, we deliver tailored entertainment solutions that elevate guest experiences and drive venue success. Our team prioritizes personalized service, leveraging deep industry relationships to source both emerging and established performers. We specialize in creating immersive atmospheres through themed entertainment, interactive experiences, and cultural programming while maintaining operational flexibility for intimate gatherings or large-scale productions. Our commitment to client collaboration ensures seamless execution through site assessments, budget alignment, and technical coordination. With over a decade of experience in Arizona's hospitality sector, we've built a reputation for curating entertainment that aligns with venue branding and audience expectations. Our expansion to Colorado demonstrates our growing industry influence, while our partnerships with major hospitality brands validate our market leadership. We maintain transparent business practices through straightforward contracts and prioritize client satisfaction through continuous post-event follow-up.
Services
Live Music
DJ Services
Magic & Illusion
Specialty Entertainment
Event Production
Themed Performances
Interactive Acts
Corporate Entertainment
Wedding Entertainment
Cultural Programming
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer global access to diverse entertainment talent from local musicians to international celebrities
- Our team provides personalized site assessments and tailored entertainment programming
- We specialize in creating immersive themed experiences and cultural entertainment
- Our Arizona-based experts maintain deep relationships with top hospitality venues
- We guarantee seamless execution through comprehensive technical coordination
What people say
Great selection of entertainment
Very organized and communicative
Perfect volume control
Helpful planning process
Loved the music choices
Services
Live Music
We provide diverse live music options ranging from solo artists to full bands across all genres. Our curated talent includes cover bands, tribute artists, and original performers suited for cocktail hours, dinner events, and dance floors. Our musicians adapt to venue acoustics and audience preferences while maintaining professional production standards.
Magic & Illusion
Our magic and illusion entertainment features world-class performers including mentalists, hypnotists, and stage illusionists. These acts combine technical skill with audience interaction to create memorable experiences for corporate events, private parties, and venue programming. We ensure appropriate technical requirements are met for optimal performance impact.
Event Production
We offer comprehensive event production including AV equipment, lighting design, and staging solutions. Our technical team coordinates sound reinforcement, visual displays, and special effects to complement entertainment programming. This service ensures seamless integration between performance elements and venue infrastructure for both indoor and outdoor events.
Themed Entertainment
Our themed entertainment options include period-specific performances like 1920s Great Gatsby or Hollywood Glamour events. We provide costume designers, character actors, and specialty performers to create immersive environments. This service includes coordination with venue decor and staff training to maintain thematic consistency throughout events.
Interactive Acts
We curate interactive entertainment experiences including giant games, greeters, and participatory performances. These acts encourage guest engagement through hands-on activities while maintaining professional presentation standards. Our interactive options work particularly well for corporate team-building events and family-friendly programming.
People
Joe Costello
CEO
Joe Costello combines deep entertainment industry knowledge with venue operations expertise. He has cultivated relationships with artists ranging from emerging talents to A-list performers while developing strategic partnerships with major hospitality brands. His leadership focuses on maintaining high artistic standards while ensuring operational excellence.
Ashley Manoff
VP of Sales
Ashley Manoff leverages extensive hospitality industry experience to understand venue entertainment needs. She specializes in matching client requirements with appropriate talent while maintaining budget considerations. Her market knowledge ensures programming aligns with current trends and audience expectations in Arizona's competitive hospitality sector.
Jo Ellen Verna
Event Coordinator
Jo Ellen Verna brings decades of event production experience to coordinate complex entertainment requirements. She manages logistics for multi-act events while ensuring technical specifications are met. Her background in both corporate and nonprofit event planning enables effective solutions for diverse client needs.
Michele Morabito
Artist Relations Director
Michele Morabito oversees talent coordination and logistics management. Her corporate experience ensures smooth artist bookings and technical preparations. She maintains quality control through performer evaluations while managing contractual arrangements and scheduling logistics for both local and touring acts.
Questions
How do I request specific entertainment for my event?
Contact us through our website or phone number to discuss your requirements. Our team will recommend appropriate options based on event type, venue size, and audience preferences.
What types of entertainment do you offer?
We provide live music, DJs, magic shows, specialty acts, themed entertainment, interactive experiences, and cultural programming for corporate, private, and venue events.
Do you serve locations outside Arizona?
While based in Phoenix, we serve events nationwide including Scottsdale, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Colorado with talent sourced from our national network.
Can you accommodate last-minute bookings?
Our team often handles urgent requests successfully, though advance planning ensures optimal talent availability and event preparation.
What event types do you specialize in?
We excel at corporate events, weddings, resort programming, country club entertainment, and special occasions requiring customized entertainment solutions.
How do you ensure event success?
We conduct site visits, coordinate technical requirements, and provide dedicated event support to guarantee seamless entertainment execution aligned with client expectations.
Reviews (6)
Tina Wilson
Jul 15, 2017
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Onstage entertainment group did a fabulous job providing enjoyable music with unique arrangements while being enjoyable entertainment for our guests. They were professional artists and genuine good people! We are extremely satisfied with our experience and would highly recommend them for any wedding or special occasion.
Tabitha
Jul 11, 2017
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We have been using this company for several years and we are always impressed and pleased with their professionalism and quality of service that they provide. They are easy to work with, come prepared and on time, and their sound is amazing! You will not be disappointed. We would not have any other band at our events!
Dana W.
I needed a DJ at the last minute because something went wrong with communication between my event planner and the DJ himself. At the last minute, not only did Onstage find me a DJ but they found one of the best weve ever had and they didnt gouge us on price with the last minute request.
Cynthia H.
Being in charge of the entertainment programming at a large resort here in Scottsdale, is challenging, to say the least. We have seasons where we need to have the right entertainment for whats going on in the valley. Joe at Onstage, helped us fill every open spot.
Linda G.
I needed a jazz band for my parents 50th wedding anniversary and OSEG came through with an amazing trio. Volume was an issue for us and OSEG made sure the group they sent, was sensitive to our needs. We now have a go-to entertainment resource that provides an extremely personal touch.
Michelle B.
We are so fortunate to have met Joe Costello. Not only is he an extremely talented musician but Onstage Entertainment Group is the best. They offer a wide variety of uber talented performers. The entire staff is personable and helpful with booking and promoting their talent at our events. Our guests have loved every musician we have used from Onstage. There is no reason to look any further than Onstage Entertainment Group when booking musical entertainment.