Rich Affannato

Rich Affannato

Keynote Speaker: Tony and Drama Desk Award-Nominated Producer, Entrepreneur, Actor. President-CEO, Affannato Productions

Rich Affannato Biography

Rich Affannato is a Tony and Drama Desk Award-nominated producer and entrepreneur whose producing credits include the Kander and Ebb musical The Visit on Broadway starring Chita Rivera, Peter and the Starcatcher on Broadway (9 Tony nominations, including Best Play, winning 5) and the First National Tour, ANN on Broadway (written by and starring Holland Taylor) at Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theatre, and the critically acclaimed New York production of SILENCE! The Musical (Winner-Off Broadway Alliance Award for Best Musical, Lucille Lortel nomination for Best Musical, TIME Magazine's Top 10). He also produced the show's Original Cast Album (available on Sh-K-Boom/ Ghostlight Records), which debuted at # 12 on the Billboard Top Broadway Chart. He created and manages a brand new international network and media brand, which launches in 2017, with content geared toward a theatre-going audience. Rich's directing credits include Barbara Feldon's one-woman show Encounters; Opera Breve's New York mounting of Hansel and Gretel; and many concert productions throughout the United States. His acting credits include the Broadway and National companies of Les Miserables, The Producers, and Civil War as well as the New York production of Forbidden Broadway-20th Anniversary Edition. His portrayal of the title character in Floyd Collins led to a Helen Hayes Award Nomination for Outstanding Leading Actor in a Musical. Other credits include Stephen Sondheim's 70th Birthday Concert at the Library of Congress, and productions at The Guthrie, St. Louis Rep, Capitol Repertory Theatre, and Great Lakes Theatre Festival. His company, Affannato Productions, continues to develop and produce new works for the stage, film, and screen. He is Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of emerging media powerhouse,Tower of Quarters Inc. Rich currently resides in New York City.

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Rich Affannato is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as LGBTQ, Civil Rights, Social Activism, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Storytelling, Celebrity, Performing Arts, Entertainment and Television & Film.

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Rich Affannato generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Rich Affannato is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including LGBTQ, Civil Rights and Social Activism. The estimated speaking fee range to book Rich Affannato for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Rich Affannato generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Madame Gandhi, Joey Soloway and Dan Levy. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Rich Affannato for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 22/05/2025.
  • How do I book Rich Affannato to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Rich Affannato for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Rich Affannato, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Rich Affannato or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Rich Affannato for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Rich Affannato, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Rich Affannato, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Rich Affannato speak about?

    Rich Affannato is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as LGBTQ, Civil Rights, Social Activism, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Storytelling, Celebrity, Performing Arts, Entertainment and Television & Film.
  • Where does Rich Affannato travel from?

    Rich Affannato generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Rich Affannato?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Rich Affannato for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Rich Affannato for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Rich Affannato or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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