Ricky Kirshner '78 is one of the entertainment industry’s preeminent event producers. His credits include many of the world’s most widely acclaimed, most watched and award-winning television specials, including the Tony Awards, 14 Super Bowl Half-Time Shows, the Democratic National Convention, Presidential Inaugurals and many others.
Ricky has received 28 EMMY Nominations (including the last 16 years in a row) and has won 10 Emmy Awards, a Peabody Award and an Edward R. Murrow Award.
Listen to our interview with Ricky to hear about his Newark Academy days and a behind-the-scenes look at his career.