Stadium Theatre

What Stadium Theatre does

Stadium Theatre is a private non-profit performing arts venue located at 28 Monument Square in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Originally built in 1926 as a vaudeville theatre and restored in 2001, it operates as a community arts center presenting live entertainment across multiple formats: mainstage theatrical productions (8-10 per season including Grease, Frozen, A Christmas Carol, Annie, West Side Story), concerts and tribute acts (Beatles, ABBA, Eagles, Pink Floyd, Motown), comedy headliners (Jay Leno, Terry Fator, George Lopez, LeAnn Rimes), dance performances (Nutcracker Ballet), and family programming. The venue also operates the Stadium Conservatory, a theatre education division offering courses, summer stage programs, school vacation theatre programs, and tuition assistance scholarships for aspiring performers. Its two physical spaces—the Grand Hall for large-scale productions and the Marquee Room for intimate events—anchor all programming.

The business operates with 1-10 employees and runs on a diversified, multi-stream revenue model. Primary revenue derives from transaction-based ticket sales (ranging $20-$136 depending on event and seating), with secondary streams including venue rentals for private events, recurring membership programs (free/discounted access to select performances), donations and fundraising (including a centennial "$100 for 100 Years" campaign), gift shoppe merchandise sales, program book and dining guide advertising, event sponsorships, and conservatory tuition. Ticketing is delivered through an in-person box office, telephone orders, and a self-serve online platform at stadiumtheatre.csstix.com, with no third-party resellers authorized. Distribution is regional (New England), with marketing conducted through Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, email newsletters, and the company website.

The organization is led by Executive Director & CEO Courtney Blair and is governed by a Board of Directors with no parent company or institutional investor backing. Strategic content partnerships extend the programming capacity—notably with VAST Live Events for co-producing Disney's Frozen and Grease, and with An Unlikely Story bookstore for bundled author talk events (Jodi Picoult, Kelly Bishop, Riley Sager). The theatre's 2024-2025 productions earned 18 Broadway World RI Awards, with A Christmas Carol recognized as Rhode Island's best in 2022, 2023, and 2024 consecutively. The organization is currently in its centennial season (1926-2026), leveraging the 100-year milestone for fundraising and community positioning.

Name

Stadium Theatre

Legal name

Stadium Theatre

Website

https://stadiumtheatre.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stadium Theatre is a historic 1926 vaudeville theatre in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, operating as a non-profit performing arts venue that produces theatrical productions, concerts, comedy shows, dance performances, and theatre education programs for the New England community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Venue

NAICS

Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Dance Companies (711120), Musical Groups and Artists (711130)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Concert Halls & Music Venue Operations (Symphony Halls, Recital Venues) (MPAGALAC), Theater, Musicals & Performing Arts (THAJAFAB)

Keywords

• Live performing arts
• Theatrical productions
• Concert venue
• Theatre education
• Event venue rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Woonsocket

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from selling tickets to concerts, theatrical productions, comedy shows, dance performances, and special events. Tickets are sold through the box office (in-person, phone), and online through stadiumtheatre.com and stadiumtheatre.csstix.com.
2. Venue Rentals: The Stadium Theatre is available for rent for external events, with technical information available for production teams.
3. Membership Programs: Annual membership program offering free or discounted access to select performances as a reward for members.
4. Donations and Fundraising: The theatre accepts donations including a special $100 for 100 Years fundraiser for the centennial celebration. Donors are recognized on commemorative installations, online, and in the Footlights brochure.
5. Gift Shoppe: Sale of merchandise including gift cards, ornaments, magnets, pins, and branded t-shirts.
6. Advertising and Sponsorship: Revenue from selling advertising space in program books and dining guides, as well as event sponsorships.
7. Theatre Education Tuition: Revenue from conservatory courses, school vacation theatre programs, summer stage programs, and tuition assistance scholarships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Stadium Theatre is a historic 1926 performing arts venue in Woonsocket, Rhode Island that presents professional concerts, tribute acts, Broadway-style musicals, plays, comedy shows, dance performances, and family entertainment. It also operates the Stadium Conservatory for theatre arts education across all ages and offers its historic 1,000-seat auditorium for venue rentals, fundraisers, and private events.

Product overview

Stadium Theatre is a historic performing arts venue in Woonsocket, RI that operates as a single unified venue offering live entertainment experiences. The core offering centers on theatrical productions and live performances across multiple event categories: mainstage theatrical productions (musicals, plays, holiday shows), concerts and tribute act performances, comedy shows, dance recitals, and family entertainment. The venue also operates complementary services including the Stadium Conservatory for theatre education programs, venue rental for private events, a membership program with rewards, and an on-site gift shop. The theatre has two primary spaces: the Grand Hall for large-scale productions and the Marquee Room for smaller, more intimate events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Concerts and Tribute Shows
• Broadway-Style Musicals and Plays
• Comedy Shows
• Dance Performances
• Family and Children's Entertainment
• Stadium Conservatory (Theatre Education)
• Venue Rental and Event Hosting
• Membership Program
• Gift Shoppe

Quantifiable outcome

• 18 Broadway World RI Awards won for 2024-2025 theatrical season
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Chelo's Hometown Bar & GrilleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant sponsor for A Christmas Carol production. Logo displayed on event page with link to their website.
• Cross InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance sponsor for A Christmas Carol production. Logo displayed on event page.
• VAST Live EventscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-producing partner for Disney's Frozen and Grease theatrical productions. Provides production expertise and licensing for major musical productions.
• An Unlikely StoryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndependent bookstore partner co-hosting author talks at the Stadium Theatre venue. Tickets bundled with signed copies of featured books for Jodi Picoult, Kelly Bishop, and Riley Sager events.
• Joe LandryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlaywright who adapted It's A Wonderful Life into a live radio play format performed at the theatre.
• Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharles Esten serves as National Honorary Spokesperson for the organization's Light The Night Walk.
• Musicians On CallminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharles Esten serves as board member and volunteer for this organization that brings live music to healthcare facilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts: Historic performing arts center in Hartford, CT hosting Broadway tours, concerts, comedy, and educational programs. Overlaps with Stadium Theatre's programming categories but operates at greater scale and reach.
• The Hanover Theatre: Historic restored performing arts venue in Worcester, MA presenting touring Broadway, concerts, comedy, and family programming. Similar historic-restoration positioning with larger seating capacity and bigger touring-content budget.
• North Shore Music Theatre: Regional professional theatre in Beverly, MA producing musicals and touring shows year-round. Comparable in being a regional producing-and-presenting venue but operates at a significantly larger scale.
• Boch Center (Wang & Shubert Theatres): Boston-based presenter of concerts, comedy, and theatrical programming at the historic Wang and Shubert theatres. Comparable historic-venue positioning in a larger New England market.

Regional players

• Capitol Center for the Arts: Historic restored performing arts venue in Concord, NH presenting concerts, comedy, Broadway-style shows, and educational programming. Comparable historic-venue, multi-genre programming approach in northern New England.
• Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC): Large Rhode Island performing arts venue hosting touring Broadway shows, concerts, and family productions. Comparable venue operating model but materially larger footprint and capacities than Stadium Theatre's Woonsocket property.

Direct peers

• Gamm Theatre: Professional nonprofit theatre in Pawtucket, RI producing a season of theatrical works. Directly comparable community professional theatre competing for Rhode Island audiences, donor dollars, and local talent.
• Trinity Repertory Company: Rhode Island-based nonprofit professional theatre producing a season of theatrical productions for local audiences. Closest geographic and operating model peer to Stadium Theatre: community-rooted, season-based programming, education programming, and Broadway-aligned content.
• Park Theatre (Cranston): Smaller historic community theatre in Cranston, RI presenting theatrical productions, concerts, and educational programming. Closest small-scale Rhode Island peer to Stadium Theatre's operationally lean setup.
• Larry Pellegrini & Company / Community Players of Providence: Long-standing community theatre groups in Rhode Island producing season programming with volunteer casts. Comparable in scale, mission, and reliance on community talent and ticket sales.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/stadium_theatre
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@StadiumTheatrePAC
• Facebookfacebook.com/StadiumTheatre
• Instagraminstagram.com/stadium_theatre

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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