Theater Companies & Dinner Theaters Industry - Market Size, Trends, and Growth - 2025-2030
Industry Overview
This industry comprises (1) companies, groups, or theaters primarily engaged in producing the following live theatrical presentations: musicals; operas; plays; and comedy, improvisational, mime, and puppet shows and (2) establishments, commonly known as dinner theaters, engaged in producing live theatrical productions and in providing food and beverages for consumption on the premises. Theater groups or companies may or may not operate their own theater or other facility for staging their shows. Illustrative Examples: Comedy troupes Opera companies Live theatrical productions (except dance) Theatrical stock or repertory companies Musical theater companies
Source: U.S. Census BureauMarket Size and Industry Forecast
This research report analyzes the market size and trends in the Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters industry. It shows overall market size from 2020 to the present, and predicts industry growth through 2030. Revenues data include both public and private companies.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
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Market Size (Total Revenue) | Included in Report |
% Growth Rate |
Number of Companies |
Total Employees |
Average Revenue per Company |
Average Employees per Company |
Source: U.S. government financial dataIndustry Revenue ($ Billions)

Industry Forecast ($ Billions)

Advanced econometric models forecast five years of industry growth based on short- and long-term trend analysis. Market size includes revenue generated from all products and services sold within the industry.
Geographic Breakdown by U.S. State
Market size by state reveals local opportunity through the number of companies located in the region. Each state's growth rate is affected by regional economic conditions. Data by state can be used to pinpoint profitable and nonprofitable locations for Theater Companies & Dinner Theaters companies in the United States.
Theater Companies & Dinner Theaters Revenue by State

Distribution by Company Size
Company Size | All Industries | Theater Companies & Dinner Theaters |
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Small Business (< 5 Employees) | Included |
Small Business (5 - 20) |
Midsized Business (20 - 100) |
Large Business (100 - 500) |
Enterprise (> 500) |
Theater Companies & Dinner Theaters Industry Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)
Financial statement analysis determines averages for the following industry forces:
- Cost of goods sold
- Compensation of officers
- Salaries and wages
- Employee benefit programs
- Rent paid
- Advertising and marketing budgets
The report includes a traditional income statement from an "average" company (both public and private companies are included).
| Industry Average | Percent of Sales |
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Total Revenue | Included |
Operating Revenue |
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) |
Gross Profit |
Operating Expenses |
Operating Income |
Non-Operating Income |
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) |
Interest Expense |
Earnings Before Taxes |
Income Tax |
Net Profit |
Average Income Statement

Cost of Goods Sold
Salaries, Wages, and Benefits
Rent
Advertising
Depreciation and Amortization
Officer Compensation
Net Income
Financial Ratio Analysis
Financial ratios allow a company's performance to be compared against that of its peers.
Financial Ratio | Industry Average |
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Profitability Ratios | Included |
Profit Margin |
ROE |
ROA |
Liquidity Ratios |
Current Ratio |
Quick Ratio |
Activity Ratios |
Average Collection Period |
Asset Turnover Ratio |
Receivables Turnover Ratio |
Inventory Conversion Ratio |
Products and Services Mix
Product lines and services in the Theater Companies & Dinner Theaters industry accounting for the largest revenue sources.
Product Description | Description | Revenue ($ Millions) |
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Industry total | Included |
Admissions to live performing arts performances |
Admissions to musical theater & opera performances |
Contributions, gifts, & grants - private |
Admissions to theatrical performances, non-musical |
Live performances produced under contract |
Private contributions, gifts, & grants - individuals |
Theatrical, non-musical |
Private contributions, gifts, & grants - foundations |
Admissions to other live performing arts performances |
Salary information for employees working in the Theater Companies & Dinner Theaters industry.
Title | Percent of Workforce | Bottom Quartile | Average (Median) Salary | Upper Quartile |
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Management Occupations | 6% | Included |
Chief Executives | 0% |
General and Operations Managers | 3% |
Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 5% |
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations | 33% |
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers | 23% |
Actors, Producers, and Directors | 18% |
Actors | 11% |
Producers and Directors | 6% |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 13% |
Food and Beverage Serving Workers | 9% |
Personal Care and Service Occupations | 12% |
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers | 10% |
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | 8% |
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | 8% |
Sales and Related Occupations | 7% |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 8% |
Government Contracts
The federal government spent an annual total of
$234,626 on the theater companies & dinner theaters industry. It has awarded 29 contracts to 17 companies, with an average value of $13,802 per company.
Top Companies in Theater Companies & Dinner Theaters and Adjacent Industries
Company | Address | Revenue ($ Millions) |
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