Jerry Nadal

Jerry Nadal is a show business professional specializing in live performance; having worn many hats working over 25 years in the entertainment industry, Jerry currently holds the title of Senior Vice President, Resident Shows Division for Cirque du Soleil. He is responsible for 2,000 individuals from over 40 countries around the world who strive for perfection working for one of the world’s most creative entertainment companies. Jerry sits on the Executive Board of Cirque du Soleil reporting to the COO and is responsible for every aspect of the seven current live production shows in Las Vegas. Having joined Cirque du Soleil in 1998, Mr. Nadal has held several positions including General Manager for the Resident Shows Division; Company Manager for the show KÀ during its creation period; Tour Manager for the Asia-Pacific touring production of Alegría while simultaneously holding the position of Managing Director for the Asia-Pacific regional division of Cirque du Soleil in Singapore; as well as Company Manager for Alegría, during its run at the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino on the Gulf Coast in Biloxi, Mississippi. He has also been responsible for the company’s advance into Asia opening shows in Tokyo, Japan at Downtown Disney and in Macau, China at The Venetian Resort and Casino. Before joining Cirque du Soleil, Mr. Nadal gained considerable experience in show business and held a variety of positions with several companies managing operations for various Broadway shows. He started out in the business as a stage manager which took him across the United States and Caribbean with productions of A Chorus Line, Cabaret, Fiddler on the Roof, Oklahoma!, Fiorello! and Masquerade at the Movies, he also toured as company manager with productions of Grease! and Little Shop of Horrors. Mr. Nadal’s first venture into the Las Vegas market was in the role of production manager for Starlight Express at the Las Vegas Hilton and he continued work as a production manager on national tours of Smokey Joe’s Cafe, 42nd Street and The Will Rogers Follies. Mr. Nadal holds Associate in Arts and Bachelor of Science Degrees from St. John’s University in New York and an MBA in Global Management from the University of Phoenix. He also sits on the board of directors for Nevada Public Radio, Nevada Ballet Theatre, Las Vegas Contemporary Dance Theatre, Stagecraft Institute of Las Vegas, In12Days and One Drop USA foundation of Cirque du Soleil where Mr. Nadal was most recently the Executive Producer for a one night only benefit performance in Las Vegas that included over 230 performers to highlight the worldwide water crisis. Mr. Nadal and his partner Gene Lubas are the proud fathers of 6 year old twin boys, Harrison and Wilson and make their home in Las Vegas.