Richmond Leader

ALTRIA THEATER RANKED IN TOP 25 THEATERS IN THE U.S. BY POLLSTAR IN 2022

Altria Theater, owned by the City of Richmond and operated by ASM Global, was recently ranked within the top 25 Theaters in the United States in Pollstar’s 2022 Year-End Rankings.

Returning to normal operations at the end of 2021, Altria Theater finished #26 in 2022 for Top 100 Theaters in the World and as the #24 theater in the United States. For venues under 4,000 seats, Altria Theater ranks #14 in the world. Representing the state, Altria Theater ranks as the #1 theater in Virginia, selling 260,951 tickets between November 18, 2021, and November 16, 2022.

US Ranking	Venue Name	Location	Capacity
1	Radio City Music Hall	NY	6013
2	Dolby Live at Park MGM Las Vegas	NV	6400
3	The Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas	NV	5000
4	Hard Rock Live	FL	6572
5	Paramount Theatre	WA	2838
6	DPAC	NC	2712
7	Fox Theatre	GA	4665
8	The Colosseum At Caesars Palace	NV	4298
9	Ryman Auditorium	TN	2362
10	Chicago Theater	IL	3604
11	The Anthem	DC	6000
12	YouTube Theater	CA	6000
13	Orpheum Theatre	MN	2670
14	Dr. Phillips Center	FL	2711
15	Fox Theatre	MI	4800
16	Beacon Theatre	NY	2829
17	Hulu Theater at MSG	NY	5600
18	The Mirage Theatre	NV	1250
19	The Smith Center	NV	2052
20	Providence Performing Arts. Center	RI	3147
21	Belk Theater	NC	2118
22	Peace Center Concert Hall	SC	2115
23	Microsoft Theater	CA	7100
24	Altria Theater	VA	3610
25	Rosemont Theater	IL	4400

A 115-performance schedule opened with Dancing with the Stars Live in January and concluded with Disney Princess – The Concert mid-November. Highlights for the year include performances from four of the Top 200 Worldwide Tours in 2022 – Tom Segura, Bert Kreischer, Jo Koy, and Chris Rock – alongside the return of The Lion King and WICKED during the Broadway in Richmond season. Multiple music acts also took the stage in 2022, including Gladys Knight, Leon Bridges, The Head and The Heart, NEEDTOBREATHE, and Jackson Browne, amongst others.

“We are immensely proud to claim Altria Theater as a world-wide top performing theatrical venue,” said Altria Theater General Manager Glenn Major. “Since our return to live performances in late 2021, our venue and the sheer number of patrons coming through the doors have proven that live entertainment in Richmond is back and better than ever.”

In addition to Altria Theater, Pollstar has also ranked several other Richmond venues in their Year-End report, including the Tin Pan, ranking the #117 Top Club in the World for 2022, and Altria Theater’s sister venue Dominion Energy Center, ranking the #89 Theater in the World for 2022.

“With accolades like these, it makes booking top-tier artists and performing acts that much easier for the Richmond region,” said Jackie Naparlo, Director of Booking for ASM Richmond. “Our venues have always been known for their quality amongst promoters and artists alike. Now, we are seeing those sentiments reflected by Pollstar and shared with venue representatives, promoters, and industry professionals across the world.”

“We can’t wait for the Richmond Region to see what’s on stage in 2023,” said Major.

For more information on Altria Theater and upcoming live performances at the venue, visit altriatheater.com.

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