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  • Comment: Unfortunately, most sources cited hardly indicate any notability, which is especially true for the sources cited in the lead section. Also, I would suggest checking the citations as there are obvious referencing errors, and various references to totally unsuitable sources. Best, --Johannes (Talk) (Contribs) (Articles) 16:09, 20 September 2024 (UTC)
  • Comment: The references need to provide extensive coverage specifically about Nick Ferrari via independent, reliable sources. I was hopeful when I saw the LA Weekly headline but the article was "written in partnership with De Castellane Creative." (I did a quick search but couldn't find anything that would establish his notability.) JSFarman (talk) 06:06, 18 September 2023 (UTC)


Not to be confused with Nick Ferrari.

Rick Ferrari is a talent agency founder and Broadway producer.[1]

Ferrari began his career in New York City as an intern at Zoli Models in 1981, continuing to work as a model agent through the mid-90s. LA Weekly wrote that Ferrari’s beginning at Zoli was humble but that it set the stage for a career spanning four decades and was "more than just a starting point; it was a crucible that forged his ethos. It was here that he learned the intricacies of the talent industry, laying the groundwork for his future endeavors."[2]

He later worked as a talent manager with Sandy Gallin at Gallin Morey Associates where he managed Dolly Parton[3], and at Photogenics in 2008 representing Robert Downey Jr. and Paul Walker for branding endorsements. [4]

At talent agency Don Buchwald & Associates, Ferrari headed the West Coast commercial/branding division for the company [5] as it hit its four decade mark in the industry and rebranded to Buchwald for the milestone.[6]

Ferrari's work in branding endorsements gave way to the growth of the on-camera roster, ultimately leading to him opening his own firm, Ferrari Talent.[7]

For the January 2000 issue of Genre (magazine), Ferrari was photographed by Herb Ritts with David Geffen.[8]

In 2017, Ferrari appeared as himself in the documentary The Fabulous Allan Carr. Also in 2017, Ferarri was included in the book, Inside Studio 54, by Mark Fleischman who noted that Ferrari "was strong enough to survive the hard-partying days of the Studio 54 era, creating a successful Hollywood career as both manager and agent."[9]

During the industry-wide writers and actors strike of 2023, Ferrari Talent focused on the commercial market where production did not stop.[10]

Producing work

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In 2012, the Hollywood Reporter announced the Go-Go's musical Head Over Heels (musical) with Rick Ferrari, Donovan Leitch and Gwyneth Paltrow as producers.[11]

Using the music of the 1980s all-female band, the musical had its world premiere at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Oregon in 2015 and a pre-Broadway tryout at San Francisco’s Curran Theatre in the spring of 2018.[12]

The Head Over Heels Broadway production was led by Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer (director) with musical supervision, orchestrations and arrangements by Pulitzer Prize and Tony winner Tom Kitt (musician) and original book by Tony winner Jeff Whitty.[13]

The musical opened at the Hudson Theatre on July 26, 2018 and played 188 regular performances and 37 previews by the time it played its final performance Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019.[14]

That same year, Ferrari and the producing team joined Sony Masterworks Broadway to announce the release of the original Broadway cast recording.[15]

In 2019, Ferrari signed on to produce the documentary "Public Figure" which examined how Rose McGowan and others influence public opinion on the internet. Gravitas Ventures picked up worldwide rights and the film had its world premiere at the Manchester International Film Festival.[16]

References

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  1. ^ "Renowned Talent Agent and Broadway Producer, Rick Ferrari, Marks 2 Years of Success with Ferrari Talent". Kalkine Media. Krish Capital Pty. Ltd. EIN Presswire. August 31, 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
  2. ^ Stojan, Jon (August 29, 2023). "Rick Ferrari: The Talent Maestro's Quiet Revolution in Hollywood". Semanal Media, LLC. LA Weekly. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
  3. ^ Flick, Larry (19 March 1997). "Twirlin' With Dolly" (PDF). Billboard. p. 28. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
  4. ^ Networks, Casting (19 November 2021). "10 Questions with Talent Agent Rick Ferrari". Casting Networks. Casting Networks, LLC. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  5. ^ Haring, Bruce (January 15, 2018). "Don Buchwald & Associates Hires Rick Ferrari, Bradley Glenn For Key Positions". Deadline. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  6. ^ Sun, Rebecca (March 6, 2018). "Don Buchwald & Associates Rebrands to Buchwald". The Hollywood Reporter. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  7. ^ "10 Questions with Talent Agent Rick Ferrari". Casting Networks. Casting Networks, LLC. 19 November 2021. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  8. ^ "Men We Love Of The Century". Genre Magazine. Seventy Seven (100): 2. January 2000.
  9. ^ Fleischman, Mark (2017). Inside Studio 54 (First ed.). Los Angeles, Calif.: A Vireo Book Rare Bird Books. pp. 122, 292. ISBN 9781945572579.
  10. ^ Stojan, Jon (29 August 2023). "Rick Ferrari: The Talent Maestro's Quiet Revolution in Hollywood". LA WEEKLY. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  11. ^ Ginsberg, Merle (October 3, 2012). "Gwyneth Paltrow in Talks to Produce Musical Based on The Go-Go's (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  12. ^ "HEAD OVER HEELS". Tony Awards. Tony Award ® Productions. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  13. ^ Rosky, Nicole (November 26, 2018). "HEAD OVER HEELS Will Go-Go in 2019- Final Performance Set for January 6!". Broadway World. Wisdom Digital Media. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  14. ^ Evans, Greg (November 26, 2018). "Go-Go's Musical 'Head Over Heels' Sets Broadway Closing Date". Deadline. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  15. ^ "HEAD OVER HEELS – A NEW MUSICAL ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST RECORDING ALBUM". www.masterworksbroadway.com/. Sony Music Entertainment. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  16. ^ Molloy, Tim (February 20, 2019). "Gravitas Ventures Lands Rights to 'Public Figure,' Doc Profiling Rose McGowan and Other Influencers". The Wrap. The Wrap News Inc. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
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