Ari Levin is a seasoned entertainment industry professional with a diverse range of expertise, encompassing conceptualization, staging, scripting, producing, and directing for live shows, theatre, episodic television, and film.
With a focus on theatrical and special event production, Levin's specialty lies in masterfully crafting and supervising every aspect of his projects, meticulously attending to budget and production value. He also has a talent for showcasing the skills of his staff and artists, while providing care and support to those involved in his productions.
Levin has had the opportunity to work on a variety of notable projects, including his own show in Las Vegas, "Xtreme Magic," as well as producing and directing the grand opening of the 2007 NBA All Star Game with Kobe Bryant. He has also worked with prominent studios and networks such as Paramount Studios, CNN, HBO, TNT, and the BBC.
In addition to his work in television, Levin has also had the distinction of producing and executive producing the Lifetime Achievement Awards at CinemaCon for notable figures such as Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Goldie Hawn, and Jodie Foster. CinemaCon is the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) and the largest and most important event for the worldwide motion picture theatre industry.
Over the course of several years, Levin wrote, produced, and directed over 30 episodes of Oprah: Where Are They Now? (2012).
Ari Levin is a consummate professional with a unique distinction - he is one of only a handful of Americans to have portrayed the title role of Hamlet in over 15 different productions, including with the Royal Shakespeare Company. He has also directed Star Trek: The Experience at the Las Vegas Hilton.
In early 2020, Levin took on the role of executive director at the state-of-the-art Madison Center for the Arts in Phoenix. In 2021, he implemented an inaugural full Broadway season of productions at the Madison that had not previously been seen in Arizona. He also chose productions with performers capable of sharing and teaching theatrical and performance skills to the students within the surrounding Madison School District.
Levin is a member of the Broadway Directors and Choreographers Union and has spent the last 20 years as the writer, executive producer, and director of CinemaCon (previously ShoWest). He is also on the board of directors for the Chandler International Film Festival.
