VenueConnect 2019

Joe Levy
General Manager
Apollo Theater


For more than 25 years Joe Levy has been managing performing arts organizations including General Manager of Harlem's World Famous Apollo Theater, Director of Operations at Kaufman Music Center, Director of Production and Facility Management for The Public Theater/New York Shakespeare Festival, and Production Manager for the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia. Both managing and constructing performing arts venues have provided Joe with an abundance of experience related to the ever-changing needs and challenges of safety and security. His significant work in the area of safety and security has been recognized by the International Association of Venue Managers' chairman Mark Mettes and he presented Joe with the Chair's Citation at the 2017 annual IAVM conference for his leadership, service, commitment, and contributions to our industry. This honor further exemplifies Joe's commitment to safety and security."

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