Kravis Center

What Kravis Center does

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit performing arts organization that opened in 1992 and serves audiences primarily in Palm Beach County and South Florida. It operates a multi-venue campus at 701 Okeechobee Boulevard in West Palm Beach comprising four performance and event spaces: Dreyfoos Hall (the main concert hall hosting Broadway tours, jazz, classical, rock, comedy, and dance), Persson Hall (an intimate 200+ seat venue with cabaret-style seating), Rinker Playhouse (a 285-seat theater), and the Cohen Pavilion (used for rentals and exhibits). The center presents three flagship subscription series—Kravis On Broadway (8-show packages priced $364 to $1,050), the Classical Concert Series (6-show evening packages $225-$565 and 4-show matinee packages $170-$435), and Adults At Leisure (6-show series $156-$198)—along with a Complementary Arts Education Calendar that has reached nearly 3 million schoolchildren since 1992.

The center's underlying infrastructure includes state-of-the-art HVAC with high-intensity air filtration, a True Tickets digital ticketing system delivering contactless mobile wallet tickets with QR codes that refresh every 30 seconds for counterfeit prevention, and a CRM-backed subscription renewal and donor management system. The educational programming stack is unusually deep, anchored by a Kennedy Center Partner in Education designation, Disney Musicals in Schools residencies at Title I elementary schools launched in 2017-2018, the De George Academy for Performing Arts serving grades 3-8, S*T*A*R Series performances paired with school curricula, Curtain Up for 5th Grade and Lights Up for 6th Grade district-wide, Kravis-On-The-Road in-school productions, and ArtsScholars and ArtsCrew programs that have produced nearly 40,000 student performers on Dreyfoos Hall through Spotlight on Young Musicians.

The business model is hybrid and nonprofit, combining seven distinct revenue streams: ticket sales (with a 15% processing fee applied to phone and web orders but not in-person purchases), subscription packages (Kravis On Broadway, Classical Concert, Adults At Leisure), Stage Door Society memberships across five tiers from $100 (Friend) to $100,000+ (Grand Benefactor), Corporate Partnerships at $2,500 to $10,000+, tax-deductible donations and endowment gifts, facility rentals with catering through Lessing's Hospitality, and gift certificates (no expiration). Pricing incorporates 50% rush discounts for students, educators, veterans, and first responders, and 10-15% group discounts for 10+ ticket bookings. Diane Quinn serves as CEO and David G. Lambert as the seventh Board Chair, with no parent company or external controlling entity.

Name

Kravis Center

Legal name

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Inc.

Website

https://kravis.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a four-venue campus in West Palm Beach, Florida, presenting Broadway touring productions, classical concerts, and educational programming to audiences across Palm Beach County and South Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Venue

NAICS

Performing Arts Companies (7111), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Concert Halls & Music Venue Operations (Symphony Halls, Recital Venues) (MPAGALAC), Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music) (BPAGAHAB), Performing Arts Programs (Band, Choir, Orchestra, Theater) (EDAJAJAE)

Keywords

• Performing arts venue
• Broadway touring productions
• Classical concert series
• Arts education programs
• Subscription entertainment

Headquarters

HQ city

West Palm Beach

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, Others, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from individual ticket purchases for performances across Dreyfoos Hall, Persson Hall, and Rinker Playhouse. Processing fee of 15% applied to phone and web orders. Kravis On Broadway subscriptions start at $364 for 8 shows.
2. Subscription Packages: Annual subscription programs including Kravis On Broadway Series (starting at $364), Classical Concert Series (6-show evening package from $225-$565), and Adults At Leisure Series (starting at $156 for 6 shows). Prices include subscriber discounts and fees.
3. Membership (Stage Door Society): Annual membership program with multiple tiers: Friend ($100-$499), Dress Circle ($1,000-$4,999), Marquee Circle ($10,000-$24,999), Benefactor ($50,000-$99,000), and Grand Benefactor ($100,000+). Benefits include presale access, donor concierge services, and recognition.
4. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate Partner membership at $2,500+, Corporate Partner Sustaining at $5,000+, and Corporate Partner Executive Committee at $10,000+. Includes listings, event invitations, and marketing recognition.
5. Donations and Fundraising: Tax-deductible donations through annual campaigns, GALA events (2025 GALA raised record-breaking $1 million+), endowment gifts, planned giving, and commemorative gifts. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
6. Facility Rentals: Theater and venue rentals including Dreyfoos Hall, Cohen Pavilion, and Rinker Playhouse for events. Catering provided by Lessing's Hospitality.
7. Gift Certificates: Gift certificates sold in any amount that can be used for tickets or memberships. Never expire.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is a nonprofit performing arts center that presents Broadway touring productions, classical music concerts, jazz, rock, comedy, and dance performances across multiple indoor venues in West Palm Beach. The Center also operates subscription series, multi-tier membership and corporate partnership programs, facility rentals, gift certificates, and comprehensive K-12 and community arts education initiatives including student enrichment, summer camps, in-school residencies, and free community events.

Product overview

The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is a multi-venue performing arts center offering world-class entertainment and comprehensive arts education. Its core performance venues include Dreyfoos Hall (main concert hall), Persson Hall (intimate music venue), and Rinker Playhouse (285-seat theater). The Center presents multiple subscription series including the Kravis On Broadway Series, Classical Concert Series, and Adults At Leisure Series featuring touring Broadway productions, world-renowned orchestras, and iconic artists. Complementing its performance programming, the Center operates extensive arts education initiatives through ArtSmart (classes and workshops), Student Arts Enrichment Programs (ArtsScholars, De George Academy, Disney Musicals in Schools, Broadway Reach), summer programming (ArtsCamp, Broadway Artists Intensive), Kravis-On-The-Road in-school programs, and the S*T*A*R Series for schools. Additional services include True Tickets digital ticketing, group sales, rush ticket programs, Stage Door Society membership, Corporate Partners program, and venue/facility rentals. The Center serves Palm Beach County and South Florida, having engaged nearly 3 million schoolchildren since its 1992 opening.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kravis On Broadway Series: Subscription series featuring Broadway touring productions
• Classical Concert Series
• Adults At Leisure Series
• Stage Door Society
• ArtSmart
• De George Academy for Performing Arts
• Disney Musicals in Schools

Products and services

• Kravis On Broadway Series Annual 8-show Broadway touring subscription series presented at Dreyfoos Hall featuring touring Broadway productions (e.g., Dirty Dancing, Monty Python's Spamalot, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, The Great Gatsby, The Sound of Music, BOOP! The Musical, Hell's Kitchen, Oh, Mary!). Two section-based packages (Tuesday-Thursday $364-$970 and Friday-Sunday $444-$1,050) with free exchanges and priority purchasing.
• Classical Concert Series South Florida's largest classical music subscription series featuring world-renowned orchestras and soloists including Chamber Orchestra of Europe, The Cleveland Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, and Yo-Yo Ma. 6-show evening packages from $225-$565 and 4-show matinee packages from $170-$435 with section-based pricing.
• Adults At Leisure Series Six-show subscription series with cabaret-style seating featuring timeless hits from Motown, rock, Broadway, and jazz with performances by artists such as Matt Fraser, Sophisticated Lady (Natalie Cole tribute), Evolution Motown, and Matt Dusk Sings Sinatra. Section-based pricing from $156 to $198.
• Stage Door Society Membership Annual membership program with five giving tiers: Friend ($100-$499), Dress Circle ($1,000-$4,999), Marquee Circle ($10,000-$24,999), Benefactor ($50,000-$99,000), and Grand Benefactor ($100,000+). Benefits include presale ticket access, donor concierge services, backstage tours, Founders' Room access, and recognition in Playbill and Ovations publications.
• Corporate Partners Program Corporate membership program at $2,500+ annually with tiered levels (Corporate Partner $2,500+, Sustaining $5,000+, Executive Committee $10,000+) offering Business Speaker Series invitations, advance ticket ordering, priority seating access, marketing recognition in Playbill and Ovations, and networking opportunities.
• True Tickets Digital Ticketing Contactless digital ticket delivery system allowing ticket holders to receive, manage, and share tickets via mobile device. Features revolving QR codes updating every 30 seconds for enhanced security against counterfeiting and supports Apple Wallet and Google Wallet integration.
• Group Ticket Sales Group booking service offering personalized concierge service, volume discounts (10-39 tickets save 10%, 40+ tickets save 15%), early seating, $2.00 per ticket handling fee, and dedicated phone line at 561.651.4438.
• Education & Veteran Rush Ticket Program Discounted rush ticket program offering 50% off any section (excluding Premium Seating) for students and educators with valid ID, based on availability. Available in-person two hours prior to curtain. Limit 2 tickets per ID.
• ArtSmart Community Education Programs Continuing arts education series featuring classes, workshops, and lectures taught by nationally and locally recognized artists and instructors covering dance, classical music, creative writing, and film. Includes the Lunch & Learn program with notable guest speakers such as Renée Fleming, Marc Shaiman, and Scott Eyman.
• Student Arts Enrichment Programs Comprehensive K-12 student arts enrichment suite including ArtsScholars, ArtsCrew volunteer program, Broadway Reach, De George Academy for Performing Arts (year-round training for Title I students grades 3-8), Disney Musicals in Schools, Kravis Center Dream Awards, Kravis On Broadway Youth Initiative, Spotlight on Young Musicians, and Kravis Student Theater Critics. Reaches tens of thousands of Palm Beach County students.
• Summer Programming Summer arts education programs including ArtsCamp for ages 9-11, The Broadway Artists Intensive for ages 14-22 (by audition only), The Broadway Artists Intensive Junior for ages 9-13, and Shakespeare Summer Intensive for ages 15-22.
• S*T*A*R Series Performances Students & Teachers Arts Resources (S*T*A*R) Series bringing classroom curricula to life through live performances for tens of thousands of K-12 students, featuring diverse programming with an Admission Waiver Program for students with economic need.
• Kravis-On-The-Road In-school performing arts education programming that brings full productions directly to classrooms for students who might not otherwise have the opportunity to experience live theater.
• Facility Rentals Theater and venue rentals including Dreyfoos Hall, Cohen Pavilion, and Rinker Playhouse for private events, weddings, corporate functions, and conferences. Catering provided by Lessing's Hospitality under the Kravis Events by Lessing's brand.
• Gift Certificates Gift certificates available in any amount that never expire, redeemable for tickets to music, comedy, dance, and drama performances, Broadway shows, or toward Kravis Center membership.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 3 million schoolchildren provided access to performing arts since 1992
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BCN (managed network technology solutions provider)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 April 2026BCN, headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, has partnered with the Kravis Center as part of the Corporate Partners program. BCN will support the Kravis Center's cultural and educational programming in Palm Beach County. Kravis Center CEO Diane Quinn welcomed BCN as a Corporate Partner, emphasizing the importance of corporate partnerships in sustaining world-class performances and arts education initiatives.
• Palm Beach County School District and Education PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2026Corporate Partners Business Speaker Series featured education experts including Michael J. Burke (Superintendent of Palm Beach County School District), Dr. Joel Herbst, Dr. Denise Spirou, and Sari Weltmann discussing The Future of Education and Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders. Moderated by Ava Parker (President of Palm Beach State College).
• Florida Crystals CorporationcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 February 2026Featured at Corporate Partners Business Speaker Series luncheon with Andres Fanjul (Principal and Senior Executive of Fanjul Corp) and Diego Luzuriaga (VP of R&D). Florida Crystals employs 8,100 people worldwide and is the only Regenerative Organic Certified sugarcane farm in the U.S. Event held in Gimelstob Ballroom with over 100 attendees.
• Microsoft and McKinsey & CompanycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 January 2026Sandra E. Peterson (Lead Independent Director of Microsoft) and Steven Van Kuiken (Senior Partner Emeritus of McKinsey) discussed the future of AI at Corporate Partners Business Speaker Series. Nearly 150 attendees learned about AI's impact on technology ecosystem.
• RMS InternationalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 December 2025First Corporate Partners Business Speaker Series of season with RMS International providing ad hoc and long-term security solutions. Event sponsored by NYU Langone Health.
• Junior League of the Palm Beaches, Palm Beach Young Professionals, Peggy Adams Rescue League, Young Friends of Palm Beach SymphonyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 August 2025Co-hosted Sip in Space at The Infinite event with multiple local organizations for Young Professionals networking.
• New York City BalletminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 February 2025ArtSmart Lunch & Learn series featured Marc Harpel (Director of Costumes at NYCB) discussing fashion and choreography with Gianna Reisen, introduced by Steven Caras.
• Related Ross / Related CompaniescoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 February 2025Stephen M. Ross (CEO of Related Companies, Founder, and Owner of Miami Dolphins) featured at Corporate Partners luncheon in conversation with Kenneth A. Himmel. Event sponsored by NYU Langone Health.
• Renée FlemingminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 January 2025Five-time Grammy Award winner and WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Arts and Health led ArtSmart Lunch & Learn session discussing intersection of music, arts, neuroscience, and healthcare.
• Disney Theatrical GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisney Musicals in Schools program launched in 2017-2018 with four Title I elementary schools. The Kravis Center provides 17-week musical theater residencies with teaching artists trained by Kravis Center and Disney Theatrical Group. Program culminates in Student Share Celebration at Dreyfoos Hall.
• John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing ArtscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKravis Center is a Kennedy Center Partner in Education. Workshops developed in association with the Kennedy Center, partially underwritten by U.S. Department of Education and National Committee for the Performing Arts.
• School District of Palm Beach CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Curtain Up for 5th Grade! and Lights Up for 6th Grade! programs providing culturally enriching performances for every 5th and 6th grader in the District. Part of community experiences program.
• Lessing's Hospitality GroupcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerKravis Events by Lessing's Hospitality provides catering services for events, GALA, and venue rentals at the center.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts: Miami-based multi-venue performing arts center presenting Broadway, classical, and education programming to the same South Florida market as Kravis Center, with comparable subscription, rental, and corporate partnership revenue streams.
• Broward Center for the Performing Arts: Fort Lauderdale-based regional performing arts center serving South Florida with multi-venue Broadway and concert programming, subscription series, and education outreach — directly comparable in scale, audience, and donor base to Kravis.
• Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: Orlando-based multi-venue performing arts center with Broadway touring, classical concerts, and education programs at a comparable regional scale and operating model to the Kravis Center.
• New World Center: Miami Beach home of the New World Symphony that presents classical performances, educational programs, and community events for the same South Florida audience that Kravis serves.
• Segerstrom Center for the the Arts: Costa Mesa, California multi-venue presenting organization hosting Broadway tours, orchestras, and education programs with a similar subscription, membership, and corporate partner model to Kravis.
• Ordway Center for the Performing Arts: Saint Paul, Minnesota performing arts center presenting Broadway, classical concerts, and music education programming with a similar subscription and donor-membership revenue model.
• Walton Arts Center: Northwest Arkansas presenting organization offering Broadway, classical, and family programming with comparable subscription, education outreach, and corporate partner structures.

Broad incumbents

• The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: National performing arts center in Washington, D.C. that presents Broadway, orchestral, opera, and education programming — substantially larger in scope and budget, but overlapping in presenter role and education mission.
• Carnegie Hall: Iconic New York concert presenter with national and international reach, comparable in classical concert series, education programming, and major-donor development model.
• Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts: New York-based multi-venue performing arts complex presenting Broadway, orchestral, opera, ballet, and film programming — operates at significantly greater scale but shares the multi-venue presenter and education model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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