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10 Event Entertainment Companies You May Not Have Considered

Rebecca Pappas
July 22, 2014

When planning your event, it is important to select the right form of entertainment for both your audience and your venue. Here are some suggestions to not only enhance your event, but to wow your guests.

Talk to an expert.
Talk to an expert.

Not sure what kind of entertainment would be best for your event? Entertainment Plus conceptualizes, produces, and delivers compelling custom entertainment. From family-friendly shows to extraordinary creations that might make you blush, their experience proves you won’t forget their work. This boutique firm will work with any budget, and book acts all over the country.

To see more Entertainment Companies, visit our Directory.

Photo Courtesy of Event Plus
Entertainment's best dressed troupe
Entertainment's best dressed troupe

Looking for some of the most original and visually stunning costumes in the business? Zantra is renowned particularly for their costume work, as well as for their incredibly talented performers. These dancers, aerialists, and acrobats have appeared in everything from large festivals to small private events, and are available in Miami, Chicago, and New York.


To see more Entertainment Companies, visit our Directory.

Courtesy of Zhantra
Plan an A-list event
Plan an A-list event

Having a celebrity appear at your event can help ensure you meet your financial goals. Celebrity Source is the most respected celebrity booking agency in the country, with direct access to thousands of celebrities from film, television, music, sports, and fashion. They specialize in celebrities for special events, corporate meetings, conventions, sports tournaments, private parties, and fund-raisers, as well as celebrity spokespersons for public relations, advertising, and marketing campaigns.

To see more Entertainment Companies, visit our Directory.

Courtesy of Celebrity Source
Amaze your audience
Amaze your audience

Based in the Orlando area, Penguin Entertainment knows what it takes to amaze audiences from all over the world. They offer everything from bands and DJs to convention services. Let them thrill your guests with outstanding talent while their team of seasoned entertainment coordinators works to support you behind the scenes.

To see more Entertainment Companies, visit our Directory.

Courtesy of Penguin Entertainment
From corporate events to kids parties, amaze your guests.
From corporate events to kids parties, amaze your guests.

From jugglers to magicians to impersonators to dancers, Always Entertaining offers a wide variety of entertainment choices appropriate for everything from corporate events to kids' parties. For more than 19 years, their uncompromising quality has delivered outstanding results. With resources nationwide, the finest performers in the business, great designers, and superb on-site management, they make clients' lives easy.

To see more Entertainment Companies, visit our Directory.

Courtesy of Always Entertaining
Performance art
Performance art

Want to amaze your guests and have them leave with a memorable souvenir? Tim Decker is a renowned speed painter who is a great addition to any large social, charitable, or work function.

To see more Entertainment Companies, visit our Directory.

Courtesy of Tim Decker
Chicago-based award-winning reggae band
Chicago-based award-winning reggae band

Planning an event in the Chicago area? The Sunshine Reggae Band performs reggae, Calypso, Soca, and Latin music and was honored to receive the 2014 Best Calypso/Soca Entertainer award presented by the Chicago Music Awards. The band's lively music, happy vibes, and fun audience participation are a great addition to any event, from corporate to social.

To see more Entertainment Companies, visit our Directory.

Photo Courtesy of Sunshine Reggae Band
Be (or a hire) a superhero
Be (or a hire) a superhero

Characters for Hire specializes in Broadway musical revues, dance shows, holiday parties, game shows, preshow entertainment, sketch comedy, stand-up comedy, and improvisation, as well as promotional models and hostesses, superheroes, monsters, and other fantasy characters and character actors. Available in nine major markets across the United States, Characters For Hire adds a little fun to any event.

To see more Entertainment Companies, visit our Directory.

Mind-bending performer
Mind-bending performer

Available for events just about anywhere, Gerard Senehi offers a unique mentalist performance that inspires people to break limits through a walk-around or formal show. His impact on audiences is so strong that years after his performances, people still rave about his shows.

To see more Entertainment Companies, visit our Directory.

Models will enhance your event
Models will enhance your event

In many cities across the United States and Canada, Runway Waiters, a premier model-staffing agency combines beauty, style, and professionalism, providing high-fashion and runway models to enhance special events, parties, and marketing campaigns.

To see more Entertainment Companies, visit our Directory.

Courtesy of Runway Waiters
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