Altria Theater, operated by ASM Global, has been ranked within the Top 20 Theaters in the World in Pollstar’s 2023 Q1 Rankings.
In the Q1 Pollstar reporting, Altria Theater finished #18 for Top 50 Theaters in the World and the #16 Theater in the United States for gross ticket sales. The venue jumped 8 spots from its rankings in the 2022 Year-End reporting, where it stood at #26 for Top 100 Theaters in the World and the #24 Theater in the United States.
Representing the state, Altria Theater ranks as the #1 Theater in Virginia, selling 75,624 tickets between November 18, 2022, and February 14, 2023.
| US Ranking | Venue Name | Location | Capacity |
| 1 | Broward Center Au-Rene Theater | FL | 2658 |
| 2 | Dr Phillips Center – Walt Disney Theater | FL | 2711 |
| 3 | The Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas | NV | 5000 |
| 4 | Carol Morsani Hall | FL | 2610 |
| 5 | Dolby Live at Park MGM Las Vegas | NV | 6400 |
| 6 | Paramount Theatre | WA | 2838 |
| 7 | Fox Theatre | MI | 4800 |
| 8 | DPAC | NC | 2712 |
| 9 | Beacon Theatre | NY | 2829 |
| 10 | The Smith Center/Reynolds Hall | NV | 2052 |
| 11 | Orpheum Theatre | MN | 2670 |
| 12 | Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre | GA | 2750 |
| 13 | Ryman Auditorium | TN | 2362 |
| 14 | The Anthem | DC | 6000 |
| 15 | Barbara B. Mann Perf. Arts Hall | FL | 1871 |
| 16 | Altria Theater | VA | 3610 |
| 17 | The Mirage Theatre | NV | 1250 |
| 18 | Dreyfoos Hall | FL | 2195 |
| 19 | DeVos Performance Hall | MI | 2404 |
| 20 | Rosemont Theatre | IL | 4400 |
| 21 | Ruth Eckerd Hall | FL | 2180 |
| 22 | Radio City Music Hall | NY | 6013 |
| 23 | YouTube Theater | CA | 6000 |
| 24 | Kings Theatre | NY | 3055 |
| 25 | Orpheum Theater | WI | 1750 |
“It is with no surprise that Altria Theater continues to rank a world-wide, top performing theatrical venue,” said Altria Theater General Manager, Glenn Major. “The appetite for live entertainment in the Greater Richmond Region has held steady following the pandemic, and we continue to meet that appetite by presenting top-tier, national touring acts in partnership with our promoters.”
From mid-November through mid-February, the venue hosted 33 performances across the comedy, concert, family entertainment, and Broadway genres. Highlights for the quarter included sold-out performances by Jim Gaffigan, ranking #32 on the Top 100 Worldwide Tours chart for Q1, 2 sold-out performances by Jerry Seinfeld, and the return of Hairspray and The Book of Mormon during the Broadway in Richmond season. Multiple music acts also took the stage, including Harry Connick, Jr., and Mannheim Steamroller. The venue also hosted the return of Katt Williams, Hip Hop Nutcracker, and Dancing with the Stars Live.
“Our calendar is filled to the brim with performances across all genres in 2023,” said Major. “We are thankful to our community for supporting the growth of the venue, and we look forward to welcoming patrons through our doors time and time again.”
For more information and to browse upcoming live performances at the venue, visit altriatheater.com. For ways to support the venue, visit rpaalliance.com.
