The people behind
the performers.
Onstage is more than a roster. It's a team that treats every booking like our reputation depends on it — because it does.
It started with one question.
Why doesn't anyone manage event entertainment the way the best agencies manage talent? That was the question Joe Costello kept asking in 2011. Not "how do I start a booking agency" — there were plenty of those. The question was how to build something that treats entertainment like the high-stakes decision it actually is for the venues and event professionals writing the checks.
The answer was Onstage — an entertainment partner that operates more like a private concierge than a talent marketplace. No public roster. No open directory. Every performer vetted, every booking managed, every detail handled by a team that understands the difference between filling a time slot and creating a moment.
"We don't just book entertainment — we curate experiences."
Today, Onstage represents over 1,200 performers nationwide, serving resorts, corporations, DMCs, country clubs, and senior living communities across all 50 states. The team is small by design. The standard is not.
2011
Founded
1,200+
Performers
50
States Covered
2,500+
Events Per Year
The team
Small team. Big reach. Every client gets our full attention.
Joe Costello
Founder & CEO
Joe built Onstage from a single question into a nationwide entertainment agency representing 1,200+ performers. He leads client relationships, business development, and sets the standard that defines every Onstage booking. When a resort or DMC needs to know their entertainment is handled, Joe is the person they call.
Jo Ellen Verna
Event Coordinator
Jo Ellen is the client's point of contact on event day. She manages the logistics that turn a confirmed booking into a flawless performance — load-in schedules, venue coordination, technical requirements, and everything that happens between "confirmed" and "encore." When an event goes perfectly, it's usually because Jo Ellen made sure it would.
Michele Morabito
Artist Relations & Logistics Director
Michele manages relationships with every performer on the Onstage roster — over 1,200 of them. She handles booking logistics, artist communications, and the operational machinery that keeps the whole system running. If a performer is on our roster, Michele is the reason they're booked, briefed, and ready.
Ashley Manoff
VP of Sales
Ashley is the first voice most new clients hear. She translates event visions into entertainment recommendations, manages the inquiry-to-booking pipeline, and makes sure every prospect feels the Onstage difference from the first conversation. She builds the relationships that become long-term partnerships.
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