About Metropolitan Entertainment

Metropolitan Entertainment, founded by the visionary John Scher, stands as a venerable force in the live entertainment industry, leaving an indelible mark on New York City and across North America for decades. Renowned for presenting an eclectic array of events, including concerts, festivals, international tours, exhibitions, and live theater, the company has consistently showcased the most iconic names in music. From legendary artists such as The Rolling Stones, The Who, Bruce Springsteen, and Pink Floyd to contemporary superstars like Red Hot Chili Peppers, Metallica, Foo Fighters, and Tool, Metropolitan has been a key player in shaping the musical landscape.

The company's extensive portfolio includes the production or co-production of nationally acclaimed tours featuring Whitney Houston, Sarah Brightman, INXS, Zaz, Furthur Festival, Up In Smoke (Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem), The Family Values Tour (Korn, Limp Bizkit), and Down From The Mountain (Alison Krauss, Ralph Stanley, Emmylou Harris).

Beyond its role in touring, Metropolitan has played a pivotal role in venue development, ownership, and programming across the Northeast US, with notable locations like the Capitol Theatre (Passaic, NJ), Darien Lake Performing Arts Center (upstate NY), Montage Mountain Performing Arts Center (Scranton, PA), New Jersey Performing Arts Center (Newark, NJ), Pier Six Pavilion (Baltimore, MD), and the iconic Ritz and Hammerstein Ballroom (NYC).

Since 2003, Metropolitan’s concert division has been overseen by Senior Producer Ian Noble. In addition to being an preeminent presenter of world class rock and pop music, the company produced the Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond King Tut immersive experiences in numerous U.S. cities; and the Tony Award-winning Liza’s at The Palace, a limited engagement Broadway theatre run starring Liza Minnelli.  Metropolitan Entertainment continues to be a trailblazer, seamlessly blending tradition with innovation in the ever-evolving landscape of live entertainment.