Good Morning Marco

Author: Ryan Sullivan & Jordan Kraley

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Backstage with Charlie Blum: Stories from 40 Years in Entertainment | Good Morning Marco
Monday, 10 November, 2025

🎙️ Good Morning Marco | Charlie Blum: A Life in EntertainmentIn this very special episode of Good Morning Marco, hosts Ryan Sullivan and Jordan Kraley sit down with Charlie Blum, a renowned entertainment industry executive with over 40 years of experience in live music, theatre, and television.From his early start as the youngest major theatre manager in the country to his decades as President & CEO of the Star Plaza Theatre, Charlie has worked with some of the biggest names in show business — Frank Sinatra, Madonna, Garth Brooks, Cher, Jerry Seinfeld, The Grateful Dead, and countless others.Together, we explore what it takes to build a career behind the curtain — the business of concert promotion, the evolution of Broadway and live entertainment, and Charlie’s transition into artist management and television production.🎭 In This Episode:• How Charlie Blum got his start in the entertainment industry• Stories from decades of promoting concerts and working with music legends• Behind-the-scenes insight into Broadway, talent buying, and artist management• The creation of Under the Streetlamp and the PBS series Harmonies 4 Healing• What the future of live entertainment looks like in the digital ageWhether you love music, theatre, or simply great storytelling, this episode is a must-watch for anyone passionate about the world of entertainment and the people who make it all happen.🎧 Listen on all platforms or watch now on YouTube🌐 goodmorningmarco.com/new💼 Guest Links:Follow Charlie Blum and learn more about his work in live entertainment and PBS television.🤝 Special Thanks:This episode is brought to you by Tyler Buckun of The Gulf Group — your go-to experts for luxury living on Marco Island and beyond. Visit TheGulfGrp.com or call 239-420-1099 to start your search today.#GoodMorningMarco #CharlieBlum #EntertainmentIndustry #ConcertPromotion #ShowBusiness #LiveMusic #Broadway #PBS #StarPlazaTheatre #MarcoIsland #Podcast #ArtistManagement #Harmonies4Healing #BehindTheScenes #MusicLegends #FloridaPodcasts #GoodMorningMarcoPodcast