'A Hell Of A Ride' For Arena Managers

[...]the venue, formerly known as Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, has since hosted Muse, Paul McCartney, Madonna, Bruce Springsteen and French superstar Johnny Hallyday. 6] THE FORUM, LOS ANGELES $28.1 million SHELLI AZOFF, 60 Managing partner, Azoff MSG Entertainment NICK SPAMPANATO, 48 Senior vp/GM, West Coast; The Madison Square Garden Company Of all the A-list performances that have taken place at the landmark arena since it reopened in 2014, Brooklyn native Spampanato says the highlight has been "watching Shelli make The Forum into a five-star hotel." In her role with Azoff MSG Entertainment, the spouse of industry power broker Irving Azoff and mother of four has led the transformation of the 49-year-old venue into a luxurious liveevent destination for fans and artists, with deeply cushioned seats and backstage game rooms.