David Ian

[2] Ian started out as an actor and appeared in a number of UK theatre productions, including the musicals The Pirates of Penzance, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and The Rocky Horror Show.In 1990 David met fellow actor Paul Nicholas while they were both appearing in a production of The Pirates of Penzance at the London Palladium.Prior to founding DIP, he was Chairman/CEO of the global theatrical division of Live Nation (from 2005) having joined the group when it was part of Clear Channel Entertainment (in 2000).Together with the BBC they created the original TV casting show How Do You Solve a Problem like Maria?, hosted by Graham Norton.The TV show was a resounding success and led to the launch of The Sound of Music as a smash hit, starring Connie Fisher at the London Palladium.
The Pirates of PenzanceJoseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamcoatThe Rocky Horror ShowEurovision Song ContestA Song for EuropePaul CurtisPaul NicholasLive NationClear Channel EntertainmentBroadwayUnited StatesCanadaLondon’s West EndAndrew Lloyd WebberThe Sound of MusicHow Do You Solve a Problem like Maria?Graham NortonConnie FisherLondon PalladiumThe Stage