Broadway Stages was founded in 1983 when Tony Argento turned a dilapidated movie theatre on Broadway Street in Astoria, Queens into his first soundstage — the company’s namesake. Numerous commercials and music videos were filmed at this location for legendary musical artist such as Aretha Franklin, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake, LL Cool-J, Eminem, Whitney Houston, Queen Latifah, Celine Dion, Will Smith, Hall & Oats, TLC, Busta Rhymes and others.
The company expanded to Brooklyn where additional soundstages were built in Greenpoint, broadening from music videos to television and film production. Tony’s sister, Gina Argento, joined Broadway Stages after earning a master’s degree from St. John’s University. Today, this family-owned business boasts over 4 million square feet of integrated space with over 60 soundstages, unique locations, support space, equipment services and parking throughout three boroughs in New York City. Gina serves as the President and CEO, overseeing the day-to-day operations and together with Tony, provides strategic business direction and client relations.
Steadfast values based on decades of experience and a heritage steeped in principled tradition and community focus are at the core of Broadway Stages’ business philosophy. Respect, trust, collaboration, resolve and value-based business practices come together to provide unparalleled relationship-driven client and community service that sets us apart.
