Aurora, Illinois’ Paramount Theatre Becomes the largest subscription based theatre in the nation.

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 1/26/23 at 6:04pm

With 36,823 subscribers it surpasses Philadelphias Walnut Street Theatre. 

[Tag]

Posted: 1/26/23 at 8:06pm

Not in the 'nation' but Toronto's commercial producer (Mirvish Productions) was at 47,000 pre-pandemic.

[jpbran]

Posted: 1/27/23 at 12:16am

Tag said: "Not in the 'nation' but Toronto's commercial producer (Mirvish Productions) was at 47,000 pre-pandemic."

Is that for a group of theaters tho? Guessing the Aurora/Paramount thing is based on a single theater’s record. That was what made me think something like Broadway In Chicago running 5(?) theaters didn’t get the crown. Maybe? 

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 1/27/23 at 12:31am

Impressive, at a time when some subscription theatres have seen their subscriber base cut in half post-pandemic. Whatever the specifics and loopholes of the language, perhaps at minimum it's fair to say this is the largest subscriber base for a nonprofit theatre producer (not presenter).

[Menken Fan]

Posted: 1/27/23 at 7:43pm

Beautiful historic theatre, Broadway-quality productions and casts, reasonable ticket prices, and great location near heavily-populated upscale Chicago suburbs. I guess I shouldn't be surprised. Good for them.

And the new "Bold" series is a nice addition with edgier shows in a second smaller theatre. Fun Home was amazing last year, and looking forward to Next to Normal this season.