The Bing Crosby Theater

What The Bing Crosby Theater does

The Bing Crosby Theater is a historic single-site performing arts venue in downtown Spokane, Washington, operating continuously since 1915 when it opened as the Clemmer Theatre. Operated by Davenport District Hospitality, Inc. and supported by the Friends of the Bing 501(c)(3) non-profit, the venue presents a diverse calendar of live performances spanning comedy, music concerts, theatrical productions, dance, film screenings, and literary events, drawing both regional audiences and touring national acts. The business model is built around five revenue streams: venue rental to promoters and presenters (covered by individual Rental Agreements), ticket sales handled through Tickets West and Evenue.net with a $2.00 per-ticket Facilities Fee, reserved concession rights (with licensee commissions), $15 per-space parking fees, and donations channeled through the Friends of the Bing non-profit — most notably an active $500,000 Save a Seat campaign for seat modernization.

The underlying technology stack is minimal and operationally conventional: a Squarespace-hosted website delivering event listings, integrated ticketing via Evenue.net and a promo code portal connected to Tickets West, and standard social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube) for promotion. The venue itself provides basic theatrical infrastructure — house lighting, stage lighting, sound systems, and HVAC — documented in published rental terms. Ancillary offerings include the Ovations Lounge cocktail bar, Bing Party Packages for private events, and dedicated technical production specs for visiting performers. Customer segments fall into three groups: the general public and regional theatergoers, event promoters and performers renting the venue, and a smaller set of community non-profits and educational institutions (e.g., CYT Spokane, Whitworth Jazz Orchestra, Spokane String Quartet) using the space for programming and fundraising.

The business is small (5 employees), geographically constrained to Spokane, with no identified institutional investors, parent company, or M&A activity. There is no disclosed revenue, no professional headcount growth signals, and the active public fundraising posture indicates capital constraints relative to ongoing modernization needs. The venue's strategic value derives from its irreplaceable historic asset base and cultural positioning rather than any technology or scale advantage.

Name

The Bing Crosby Theater

Legal name

Davenport District Hospitality, Inc.

Website

https://bingcrosbytheater.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1915

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Bing Crosby Theater is a historic performing arts venue in Spokane, Washington, operating since 1915. It rents its single downtown theater to event promoters and performers and sells tickets to the public across comedy, music, theater, dance, film, and literary events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Venue / Live Entertainment

NAICS

Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110), Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries (713)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Theater, Musicals & Performing Arts (THAJAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions) (MPAIAFAL), Comedy Shows & Spoken-Word Events (THAJAFAC), Dance Performances (THAJAFAD)

Keywords

• Live entertainment venue
• Performing arts events
• Theater venue rental
• Concert hosting services
• Comedy show bookings

Headquarters

HQ city

Spokane, Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Venue Rental: The theater generates revenue by renting the venue to licensees/presenters for events. Rental fees are outlined in individual Rental Agreements, with additional staffing fees. Licensees pay rental fees plus applicable staffing costs within 5 days of performance.
2. Ticket Sales Commission: The theater collects fees based on gate receipts from ticket sales. Receipts include all sums from gross ticket sales with no deductions for taxes, costs or expenses. A $2.00 Bing Crosby Theater Facilities Fee is added per ticket. Tickets are typically handled on a reserved seat basis through Tickets West.
3. Concession Rights: The Bing reserves all concession rights for food, beverage and merchandising services. Licensees may be authorized to make some concession sales subject to a Bing commission of gross proceeds.
4. Donations and Fundraising: Friends of the Bing, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, oversees fundraising efforts including the Save a Seat campaign seeking $500,000 for theater seat modernization.
5. Parking Fees: A $15.00 charge per bagged parking space is collected.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Bing Crosby Theater is a historic 1915 performing arts venue that rents its space to touring performers, promoters, and event organizers for comedy shows, concerts, theater, dance, film screenings, and author events. It sells tickets to the public through its Evenue.net platform and Tickets West, collects a per-ticket facilities fee and parking fees, and provides on-site technical production support plus concession and lounge services.

Product overview

The Bing Crosby Theater is a historic performing arts venue in Spokane, Washington, operating since 1915. The company offers venue rental services for various events, including theatrical performances, concerts, comedy shows, lectures, and private functions. Its core offerings include facility rental, ticketing services, and ancillary services such as the Ovations Lounge cocktail bar and party packages. The theater provides technical production capabilities including sound and lighting systems for visiting performers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Venue Rental Rental of the historic Bing Crosby Theater to presenters, event organizers, and private parties for performances, concerts, lectures, and special events. Includes the hall and technical infrastructure subject to individual rental agreements with separate staffing fees.
• Bing Party Packages Private event party packages for birthdays, corporate events, and special occasions held at the theater venue.
• Ovations Lounge On-site cocktail lounge and hospitality service available to patrons before shows and during intermission.
• Technical Production Services In-house sound, lighting, and stage technical support provided to visiting performers and producers renting the venue, backed by documented sound and lighting specifications.
• Ticketing Services Ticket sales and box office services for venue events, delivered primarily through the Evenue.net online platform and Tickets West on a reserved-seat basis, including a per-ticket facilities fee.

Named customers20 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Davenport District Hospitality, Inc.coreOthersParent company operating as The Bing Crosby Theater. Davenport District Hospitality, Inc. dba The Bing Crosby Theater is the legal entity operating the venue.
• Tickets WestcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary ticketing partner for ticket services. Unless specifically exempted in writing by the Manager, all ticket services are provided by Tickets West. Licensees authorize Tickets West to deliver ticket sale proceeds to The Bing Crosby Theater.
• Friends of the BingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner501(c)(3) non-profit organization overseeing the foundation of the Bing Crosby Theater. Committed to historical preservation, enhancing community prominence, and making the theater a magnet for quality events. Manages the Save a Seat campaign seeking $500,000 for seat modernization.
• 2nd HarvestminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNon-profit partner for community fundraising. The Big Bad Bitchin Band event features net proceeds benefiting 2nd Harvest's BITE2GO program helping provide meals for children in need.
• Northwest Passages / The Spokesman-ReviewminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for author events and literary programming. The Spokesman-Review's book club hosts author discussions at the theater including events with Peter Heller and Willy Vlautin & Jess Walter.
• WholeBody Wellness AestheticsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity sponsor for the Listen To Your Mother event. Sponsor states community is at the core of their values.
• Sahlin Music EndowmentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting partner for the Whitworth Jazz Orchestra event featuring Michael Dease.
• Classical Arts EntertainmentminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProducing partner for ballet performances including Sleeping Beauty. Features international ballet stars and touring productions.
• Compass RecordsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecord label partnership referenced for Della Mae album Magic Accident. Nashville-based Compass Records produced the album.
• U.S. State DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDella Mae has performed in 30+ countries in partnership with the U.S. State Department, advocating for women's rights while spreading American roots music.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• AEG Presents: Major global live entertainment promoter and venue operator. Comparable as a counterparty in the touring ecosystem whose artist relationships and venue strategies directly affect presenter-tier venues such as the Bing Crosby Theater.
• Live Nation: Largest live entertainment promoter and venue operator globally. Relevant because its touring acts and consolidator power directly shape the rental pipeline and ticket commissions that drive revenue for venues like the Bing Crosby Theater.
• The Paramount Theatre (Seattle): Historic 1928 Seattle theater operated by Seattle Theatre Group, hosting Broadway, concerts, and comedy. Comparable as a historic movie-palace-era theater with similar programming, though in a larger market.
• Benaroya Hall (Seattle): Seattle's premier concert hall operated by a non-profit, hosting symphony, jazz, and touring performances. Comparable as a non-profit performing arts venue with diverse programming, though at significantly larger scale.

Regional players

• Neptune Theatre (Seattle): Historic 1921 Seattle theater operated by Seattle Theatre Group, hosting concerts, comedy, and film events. Comparable as a heritage theater presenting a mixed-genre calendar of rental and self-produced events.
• Pantages Playhouse Theatre (Winnipeg): National Historic Site performing arts venue hosting live music, theater, and community events. Comparable as a historic theater venue with diverse presenting model, though operating in a different geography.
• The Knitting Factory Spokane: Concert venue in Spokane's entertainment district operated by a regional chain. Comparable as a competing live music and comedy venue in the same Spokane market, though it skews more contemporary music.

Direct peers

• First Interstate Center for the Arts (Spokane): Mid-sized Spokane performing arts venue hosting touring Broadway, concerts, and family shows. Comparable in scale, geographic footprint, and reliance on presenting touring productions.
• The Fox Theater (Spokane): Historic performing arts venue in Spokane presenting concerts, theater, and community events. Most directly comparable as a competing historic theater in the same local market with similar programming mix.
• Tower Theatre (Bend, OR): Non-profit historic theater in Bend, Oregon hosting concerts, film, and community events. Comparable as a small-team, non-profit, 1940s-era regional theater with similar programming approach and revenue mix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@bingcrosbytheater1915/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/BingCrosbyTheater
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-bing-crosby-theater
• Instagraminstagram.com/bingcrosbytheater

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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