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ALTRIA THEATER RANKED IN TOP 20 THEATERS IN THE WORLD BY POLLSTAR

 

(RICHMOND, VA) Altria Theater, operated by ASM Global, has been ranked within the Top 20 Theaters in the World in Pollstar’s 2023 Q1 Rankings.

 

In the Q1 Pollstar reporting, Altria Theater finished #18 for Top 50 Theaters in the World and the #16 Theater in the United States for gross ticket sales. The venue jumped 8 spots from its rankings in the 2022 Year-End reporting, where it stood at #26 for Top 100 Theaters in the World and the #24 Theater in the United States.

 

Representing the state, Altria Theater ranks as the #1 Theater in Virginia, selling 75,624 tickets between November 18, 2022, and February 14, 2023.

 

US Ranking	Venue Name	Location	Capacity
1	Broward Center Au-Rene Theater	FL	2658
2	Dr Phillips Center – Walt Disney Theater	FL	2711
3	The Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas	NV	5000
4	Carol Morsani Hall	FL	2610
5	Dolby Live at Park MGM Las Vegas	NV	6400
6	Paramount Theatre	WA	2838
7	Fox Theatre	MI	4800
8	DPAC	NC	2712
9	Beacon Theatre	NY	2829
10	The Smith Center/Reynolds Hall	NV	2052
11	Orpheum Theatre	MN	2670
12	Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre	GA	2750
13	Ryman Auditorium	TN	2362
14	The Anthem	DC	6000
15	Barbara B. Mann Perf. Arts Hall	FL	1871
16	Altria Theater	VA	3610
17	The Mirage Theatre	NV	1250
18	Dreyfoos Hall	FL	2195
19	DeVos Performance Hall	MI	2404
20	Rosemont Theatre	IL	4400
21	Ruth Eckerd Hall	FL	2180
22	Radio City Music Hall	NY	6013
23	YouTube Theater	CA	6000
24	Kings Theatre	NY	3055
25	Orpheum Theater	WI	1750

 

 

“It is with no surprise that Altria Theater continues to rank a world-wide, top performing theatrical venue,” said Altria Theater General Manager, Glenn Major. “The appetite for live entertainment in the Greater Richmond Region has held steady following the pandemic, and we continue to meet that appetite by presenting top-tier, national touring acts in partnership with our promoters.”

 

From mid-November through mid-February, the venue hosted 33 performances across the comedy, concert, family entertainment, and Broadway genres. Highlights for the quarter included sold-out performances by Jim Gaffigan, ranking #32 on the Top 100 Worldwide Tours chart for Q1, 2 sold-out performances by Jerry Seinfeld, and the return of Hairspray and The Book of Mormon during the Broadway in Richmond season. Multiple music acts also took the stage, including Harry Connick, Jr., and Mannheim Steamroller. The venue also hosted the return of Katt Williams, Hip Hop Nutcracker, and Dancing with the Stars Live.

 

“Our calendar is filled to the brim with performances across all genres in 2023,” said Major. “We are thankful to our community for supporting the growth of the venue, and we look forward to welcoming patrons through our doors time and time again.”

 

For more information and to browse upcoming live performances at the venue, visit altriatheater.com. For ways to support the venue, visit rpaalliance.com.
 

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About ASM Richmond

ASM Richmond is the Richmond, Virginia division of ASM Global, the world’s leading provider of innovative venue services and live experiences. The company manages three local venues including, Altria Theater and Dominion Energy Center on behalf of the Richmond Performing Arts Center (RPAC), and Bon Secours Training Center on behalf of the Richmond Economic Development Authority. Previously known as SMG Richmond, the company became ASM Richmond in 2019 as a result of the merger between its parent company, SMG Worldwide, and AEG Facilities. ASM Richmond oversees all facets of venue management including, administration and finance, sales and marketing, event production and promotion, and facilities maintenance.

 

About ASM Global

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