Nick Nuciforo has been the head for comedy at UTA since 2015 when he was made a partner in the talent agency. Previously, Nuciforo ran the comedy touring division at APA and he founded CAA’s comedy touring division. His UTA clients include some of the biggest names working today. The roster includes Ali Wong, Jeff Dunham, Jim Gaffigan, Sebastian Maniscalco, Chris Tucker, Flight of the Conchords, George Lopez, Jeff Foxworthy, Sarah Silverman, Seth Meyers, The Lonely Island, The Tenderloins, Wanda Sykes and Will Ferrell. VenuesNow spoke to the veteran agent about comedy touring in 2019. How’s comedy live touring doing in 2019? Fan awareness of and passion for comedic artists is at an all-time high. Our clients are breaking new ground and setting records. Who’s hot in 2019? A cross-section of artists from every imaginable genre is breaking through this year. Nate Bargatze, John Crist, Hannah Gadsby, Ilana Glazer, Bert Kreischer and The Lonely Island are all playing… Continue Reading Comedy: Q&A With Nick Nuciforo, Head of Comedy Touring, UTA

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