Touring Production Manager – Live Entertainment Ops

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is seeking a Production Manager for the Blue Man Group North American Tour. This role leads technical and operational execution for the 2026 tour, coordinating across Audio, Lighting, Video, Carpentry, Props, and Wardrobe departments.

The position oversees venue advances, crew supervision, budgets, and logistics, ensuring safety and efficiency. Domestic travel is required from September 2026 to December 2026 with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in technical theatre, live entertainment production, or related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in technical or production management for touring or large-scale live entertainment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Vectorworks or AutoCAD, and production budgeting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead all technical and operational aspects of the touring production, ensuring consistency and quality across all tour stops.
• Oversee department heads (Audio, Lighting, Video, Carpentry, Props, and Wardrobe) and their crews, maintaining accountabilities for all technical elements.
• Collaborate with Production Stage Manager to ensure safe and timely performances.
• Manage load-ins, loadouts, and changeovers, coordinating with venues and local labor to meet production timelines.
• Maintain and transport all set and equipment per safety standards.
• Oversee budgets and expenses for technical departments to align with tour financial goals.
• Vet venues, advance technical requirements, and manage/update the technical rider with Technical Direction and Director of Operations.
• Assist with production equipment packing and shipping pre- and post-tour.
• Supervise touring crew, including scheduling, timekeeping, and performance oversight.

Skills

Touring management

Project management

Scheduling

Operational planning

Communication

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Budgeting tools

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Vectorworks

AutoCAD

Job description

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is seeking a Production Manager for the Blue Man Group North American Tour. This role leads technical and operational execution for the 2026 tour, coordinating across Audio, Lighting, Video, Carpentry, Props, and Wardrobe departments.

The position oversees venue advances, crew supervision, budgets, and logistics, ensuring safety and efficiency. Domestic travel is required from September 2026 to December 2026 with a comprehensive benefits package.