"RJ Productions is one of the best talent representatives in the presenter industry. I have worked with Rich on numerous concerts with various types of incredible talent. He represents stars and those who give star performances. He creates and customizes his artists to work in different performing situations and is always open to new ideas. RJ Productions is not just a first-rate talent resource but they are also a collaborator, a respectful business partner who understands today's challenges and a heck of a lot of fun to work with."
Ty A. Johnson
Senior Director of Pops Programming and Presentations
Producer, National Symphonic Pops Consortium
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
"Rich is a real pro – he’s there when you need him with answers to all the tricky questions, and he’s a fun and funny guy to work with too! We’ve worked with rj on many shows: Christine Ebersole, Marilyn Maye, Billy Stritch, Sam Harris, Liza Minnelli. Rich has always gone the extra distance for us with honor and integrity – that’s why we’ll work with him again!"
Josh Gladstone
Guild Hall, East Hampton NY
"Having worked with Rich Aronstein and rj productions for years now, I can attest to what an outstanding experience that has been and continues to be. Rare is it to find a combination of competence, knowledge, hard work and honesty in the entertainment business these days. Rich's care for his clients balanced with his understanding of what the buyer needs makes him a most effective advocate. First class."
Jeff Rowland
Feinstein's at the Loews Regency
"In our world of securing talent, I did want to convey how grateful I am to you for ALWAYS responding to our requests and ALWAYS doing all the follow up for us, even when a client might not have been on your roster. As someone who operates a smaller venue (464-seat main theatre) we are always in the position of having to negotiate reduced rates with talent, and you are gracious, supportive and understanding of the offers we can afford to make, and have done remarkably well in terms of securing commitments from artists to perform at our theatre. You know us. You just don't sell us. You understand and value our theatre and ALWAYS strive to secure us talent we want and help make it affordable. I also appreciate how many times you've come to the theatre to make sure "everything is ok," and to assist in any way you can.
Look forward to working together for many more years to come".
Jeff Rosenstock
Executive Director
Queens Theatre in the Park
"It's been my great pleasure to work with Rich Aronstein and rj productions - their roster is sensational - but more important is how Rich cares for the needs of both the artist and the presenter which results in a superb experience."
John Ellis
Managing Director
Diana Wortham Theatre
"When I began booking Landmark on Main Street's performing arts seasons, I quickly sought out mentors in my field to 'show me the ropes'. A booking agent may not seem the most obvious mentor, but most booking agents are not Rich Aronstein of rj productions.
Rich has a true passion for the arts and a roster of artists who represent the creme de la creme. He spends time getting to know his clients to ensure that when he makes recommendations, they are appropriate and will succeed. He will indulge in brainstorming sessions and has helped Landmark on Main Street to grow our seasons by leaps and bounds over these many years.
His artists come to our venue informed and prepared thanks to Rich's attention to detail and nurture each show that he's booked, and respond immediately to any concerns or problems that emerge (including the dreaded artists' illness).
When Rich suggests, we listen! And thank goodness -- we have had incredible performances thanks to Rich - Brian Stokes Mitchell, The Bacon Brothers, Lucie Arnaz, Marin Mazzie & Jason Danielley, Odetta, Melissa Errico & Brian d'Arcy James, Kelli O’Hara in 2009 and so many more!
It's a true pleasure working with rj productions and I am grateful to Rich for all the beautiful and memorable shows he's helped to bring to Landmark on Main Street!"
Sharon Maier-Kennelly
Executive Director
Landmark on Main Street
"As the Executive Director of the Emelin Theatre, it was my pleasure to work closely with rj productions and in particular with Rich Aronstein. It is rare in this business to find someone with the honesty and integrity of Rich Aronstein. Rich is a joy to work with and is someone who understands budgetary constraints and will work with you to give you the best talent possible; and if he doesn't represent them, he will get them for you anyway. I always felt that no is not in his vocabulary."
John Raymond
Emelin Theatre, Mamaroneck, NY
"Rich Aronstein has contributed greatly to the success of Bay Area Cabaret’s 6-year-old concert series. His artists have uniformly been a delight to work with and a huge hit with our rapidly expanding Broadway-jazz audience. In programming my season, I often rely on Rich’s artistic instincts, as well as his business savvy as a booking agent who understands first-hand the needs of presenters. He is a true partner, one who makes this business a great pleasure."
Marilyn Levinson
San Francisco, CA