DANIEL KELLS

Creative Producer for NX5 Theatrical, producer of the international burlesque sensation THE EMPIRE STRIPS BACK, the Star Wars parody.  Launched productions around the world, including in London, Paris, Mexico City, Toronto, and US productions Off-Broadway, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, and 20+ additional cities.  Also worked closely with producers on the launch of A Nightmare on Strip Street (nee Killer Burlesque), establishing NX5 as a force to be reckoned with on the variety circuit.

Resident Director for 10+ years of the Las Vegas phenomenon at Caesars Palace, creating over 50 original variety acts and transforming the show from its start in a dusty Spiegeltent to a 7-days-a-week juggernaut.  In addition to running day-to-day operations, traveled extensively across the globe scouting for new talent, attending over 120 circuses and festivls on 6 continents. 

Directed the Australian tour of the Las Vegas phenom, visiting a half-dozen cities Down Under and playing to sell-out crowds across the continent.  The Herald Sun (Melbourne) called it "The rudest circus to hit town, but performers are top notch.”

Directed the first-ever sit-down production of Absinthe beyond Las Vegas, running at Los Angeles's famed LA LIVE.  The LA Times said "brings a thrilling sense of danger and intimacy back to variety entertainment."  Stage & Cinema called it "the surest thing in Southern California for a provocative night out."  And BroadwayWorld.com called is "the must-see event of the spring."

Resident Director and Production Stage Manager for the Broadway production, as well as subsequent touring, of Carrie Fisher's autobiographical one-woman tour de force, including bringing the production to HBO.

Resident Director and Production Stage Manager for Colin Quinn's intimate look at the history of the world, directed by Jerry Seinfeld.  In addition to Broadway and touring the US, the production also received an HBO special.