Umbrella Group

Entertainment agencies in New York don’t just book talent—they shape the city’s after-dark rhythm. Umbrella Group operates from a fourth-floor walk-up at 425 W 23rd St #1bb, where the hum of Chelsea’s galleries and late-night delis seeps through the windows. The address puts them steps from the High Line, a stretch where performance and public space blur daily.

Representation here spans musicians, comedians, magicians, and niche acts that thrive in the city’s smaller venues. Clients range from burlesque troupes to avant-garde puppeteers, each navigating the same tight rehearsal spaces and last-minute soundchecks that define local gigs. The agency’s roster reflects the neighborhood’s mix of polished and scrappy, where a sold-out show might follow an open-mic disaster.

Questions or booking requests can be directed to (212) 785-1133. The number connects to a voicemail that’s checked often enough to catch the kind of opportunities that pop up between subway delays and late-night emails.

For directions, the map is here. The walk from the A/C/E at 23rd Street is shorter than it feels when you’re carrying a guitar case in July.