International City Theatre

What International City Theatre does

International City Theatre (ICT) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit professional theatre founded in 1985 and headquartered in Long Beach, California, where it operates as the city's resident professional theatre company. It produces a regular season of musical, comedy, and drama productions positioned as Broadway-quality at a fraction of the cost, targeting general public theatre audiences in the Long Beach area alongside dedicated programming for youth, students, and seniors.

The organization's core product is live professional theatre, delivered through a mainstage season, an 'Encore' supplementary programming line, and subscription packages. Revenue is generated primarily through individual ticket sales, season subscriptions, and bundled dinner packages sold directly via the ictlongbeach.org website integrated with the CSS Tix platform, supplemented by donations (Donate channel) and ticket-package partnerships with local restaurants. Education and community outreach form a substantial second pillar of activity, with six distinct programs: Summer Youth Conservatory, Free Saturday Family Theatre, PACT In-School Program, Students to Stage, a dedicated Senior Program, and Internships.

ICT operates from a single Long Beach venue with a staff of 16, led by caryn desai (artistic director) and governed by a Board of Directors. Its go-to-market is regionally focused and relies on direct-to-consumer online channels, its own website, and community program outreach rather than third-party distribution. There is no disclosed revenue, no parent organization, no subsidiaries, and no M&A or funding activity indicated; the entity functions as an independent, community-supported non-profit.

Name

International City Theatre

Legal name

International City Theatre

Website

https://internationalcitytheatre.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

International City Theatre is a Long Beach, California-based 501(c)(3) non-profit professional theatre, founded in 1985, that produces Broadway-quality musicals, comedies, and dramas alongside a six-program education division serving youth, students, and seniors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Performing Arts

NAICS

Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111), Performing Arts Companies (7111)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Regional & Repertory Theatre Companies (MPAGABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Classical & Contemporary Theatre (Plays/Drama) (MPAGABAH), Musical Theatre (Non-Broadway/Fringe) (MPAGABAG)

Keywords

• Live theatre productions
• Performing arts education
• Season subscriptions
• Youth theatre conservatory
• Community theatre programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Long 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

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

International City Theatre is a non-profit 501(c)(3) professional theatre founded in 1985 and based in Long Beach, California, that produces live professional stage productions including musicals, comedies, and dramas. The company also delivers performing arts education programs for youth, families, students, and seniors, and sells season subscriptions, individual tickets, and dinner packages through its box office and online channels.

Product overview

International City Theatre is an Award-Winning Professional Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Theatre offering live professional theatre productions featuring musical, comedy, and drama. The organization operates as a single unified offering (not a platform) with its core product being live theatre performances, supplemented by season subscriptions and a comprehensive education division. The education portfolio includes the Summer Youth Conservatory, Free Saturday Family Theatre, PACT In-School Program, Students to Stage, Senior Program, and Internships—each serving distinct audience segments from youth to seniors. The theatre also offers Encore programming for special performances beyond regular seasons.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Live Professional Theatre Productions

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Musical Theatre West: Long Beach-area non-profit musical theatre company producing professional musical productions with educational programming. Direct geographic and product overlap with International City Theatre's musicals offering.
• TheatreSquared: Regional professional non-profit theatre with a focus on new works and resident company programming, plus education programming. Comparable as a resident professional theatre running season, education, and community programs.
• South Coast Repertory: Long-established non-profit professional regional theatre in Costa Mesa, CA producing a season of plays, musicals, and new works with extensive education programs. Directly comparable in mission, scale, and Southern California catchment to International City Theatre.
• A Noise Within: Pasadena-based professional classical repertory theatre producing plays year-round with robust education and outreach programs. Highly comparable as a regional repertory non-profit theatre in the LA metro.
• La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts: Southern California regional theatre presenting professional productions and educational programming. Comparable as a regional presenting/producing theatre serving suburban LA audiences with similar programming mix.
• Laguna Playhouse: Regional non-profit professional theatre in Orange County presenting a season of plays and musicals. Comparable in operating model, regional catchment, and mix of drama and comedy programming.

Broad incumbents

• Center Theatre Group: Los Angeles-based non-profit performing arts organization operating multiple venues (Ahmanson, Mark Taper Forum) and presenting large-scale productions. Broader scope and scale than ICT but operates in the same Southern California professional theatre ecosystem.

Regional players

• Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts: Performing arts venue in Cerritos, CA presenting touring Broadway, concerts, and family shows. Shares the Long Beach / Southeast LA market with ICT but operates as a presenting venue rather than a producing resident company.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-city-theatre

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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