Jim Vagias, Co-founder

Jim Vagias (Producing Artistic Director, American Theater Group) has been involved in the entertainment industry for over 40 years.  A former attorney, Vagias co-founded American Theater Group in 2012 with industry professionals Joe Mancuso and Rick Sordelet. He has produced over 60 new and classic plays and musicals, including over 20 world premieres, nine of which successfully transferred to Off-Broadway (such as I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, Marry Harry, Himself and Nora and Swingtime Canteen). The most recent World Premiere, Canned Goods, just completed a successful run in London. In addition to having served on panels of the ASCAP Musical Theater Workshops, he has served as the magic consultant for two Broadway productions, has taught courses on Theatre Management and Entertainment Law, and been a guest lecturer at numerous colleges and universities.