The Staten Island Yankees have taken another step in their commitment to bring high profile live entertainment to the Richmond County Bank Ballpark at St. George.  The Concert and Stadium Events division will be under the direction of Joseph Ricciutti. Ricciutti has extensive experience in concert and event management.

“Our goal is to bring quality, high-profile, live entertainment to Staten Island at level that has not existed before,” says Mr. Ricciutti.   “This venue clearly offers an unparalleled concert-going experience for our guests.  It is easily accessible by all modes of public transportation, offers ample parking and multiple concession and restroom facilities. I couldn’t think of a better way to spend a summer night than at this beautiful venue, whether you are enjoying your favorite artists or cheering on the team. There is simply nothing else like it on Staten Island.”

A lifelong resident of Staten Island, Ricciutti has been involved in the cultural community there for many years.  He began his career as the Technical Manager and Facilities Manager of the Snug Harbor Cultural Center, in Livingston.  Mr. Ricciutti left Snug Harbor in early1999 to accept a position as the Manager of Technical Services at Columbia University.  As such, he has been responsible for the event management and production support for many of the University’s highest profile events and concerts. 

Ricciutti holds a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration with a Management concentration from the College of Staten Island and is in the process of completing a Masters Degree in Management from Columbia University.

The Staten Island Yankees have been in conversation with several national promoters in an effort to secure artists and dates for the upcoming concert season.  Upcoming events and ticket information will be announced over the next few months. 

The Staten Island Yankees have confirmed that this season will reschedule the postponed 50’s Doo-Wop concert featuring Little Anthony and the Imperials, Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge and The New Rascals.  The concert, which had been scheduled for September 22, 2001, was postponed in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks in lower Manhattan. That date will be announced shortly.

In 2001, the inaugural season of the Richmond County Savings Bank Ballpark in St. George, three non-baseball events supplemented the Staten Island Yankees 39 games: A classical performance featuring The Amor Artis Orchestra; a charity softball game that raised $30,000 for Project ALS; and a simulcast of September’s Prayer for America.

If you are interested in booking the Richmond County Bank Ballpark at St. George for an event, please call 718-720-9265, extension 209.