Industry Description
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
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Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 711110 - Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters are:
- Theatrical repertory companies
- Improvisational theaters
- Comedy troupes
- Puppet theaters
- Theaters, live theatrical production (except dance)
- Theaters, musical
- Theatrical road companies
- Community theaters
- Broadway theaters
- Road companies, theatrical
- Theater companies (except dance)
- Musical theater productions, live
- Mime theaters
- Theater companies (except dance), amateur
- Theaters, dinner
- Summer theaters
- Burlesque companies
- Musical theater companies or groups
- Opera companies
- Repertory companies, theatrical
- Theatrical stock companies
- Stock companies, theatrical
- Vaudeville companies
- Dinner theaters
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Musical Groups & Artists in the US (71113)
Revenue 2025
$8.1bn
Growth 2025
2.02%
Key Trends
Industry revenue is expected to remain far below pre-pandemic levels
Revenue growth has been stifled by lower album sales
Industry revenue is anticipated to receive a significant boost during the period
Products and Services
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For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 711110 - Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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Companies, groups, or theaters primarily engaged in producing all types of live theatrical dance presentations are classified in Industry 711120, Dance Companies;
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Musicians and vocalists are classified in Industry 711130, Musical Groups and Artists.
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Establishments primarily engaged in organizing, managing, and/or promoting performing arts productions without producing their own shows are classified in Industry Group 7113, Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events;
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Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports and Similar Events in the US
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NAICS Cross Reference
Freelance producers and performing artists (except musicians and vocalists) primarily engaged in theatrical activities independent of a company or group are classified in Industry 711510, Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers; and
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Establishments, such as nightclubs, primarily engaged in providing food and beverages for consumption on the premises and that also present live nontheatrical entertainment are classified in Subsector 722, Food Services and Drinking Places;
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NAICS Hierarchy 711110 - Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
NAICS Code 711110 - Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters sits in the 2-digit Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 71
Sector Title: Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
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7111 Performing Arts Companies
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71111 Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
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71112 Dance Companies
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71113 Musical Groups and Artists
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71119 Other Performing Arts Companies
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7112 Spectator Sports
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71121 Spectator Sports
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7113 Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
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71131 Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities
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71132 Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities
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7114 Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures
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71141 Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures
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7115 Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
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71151 Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
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7121 Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
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71211 Museums
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71212 Historical Sites
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71213 Zoos and Botanical Gardens
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71219 Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions
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7131 Amusement Parks and Arcades
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71311 Amusement and Theme Parks
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71312 Amusement Arcades
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7132 Gambling Industries
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71321 Casinos (except Casino Hotels
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71329 Other Gambling Industries
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7139 Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
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71391 Golf Courses and Country Clubs
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71392 Skiing Facilities
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71393 Marinas
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71394 Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
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71395 Bowling Centers
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71399 All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
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