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There are xx employees in the Live Performance Theaters industry in the US, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. Live performance theaters produce live presentations of musicals, plays, operas, comedy shows, improvisational acts, mime and puppet shows. This includes dinner theaters, which provide food and drinks. These organizations bring together actors, singers and various performing artists to create in-person artistic events for audiences.
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Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.
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| Industry | Sector | Last 5-yr CAGR | Forecast 5-year CAGR | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Movie Theaters in the US |
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XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Musical Groups & Artists in the US |
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XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Performers & Creative Artists in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Concert & Event Promotion in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Concert & Event Promotion in Canada |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Music and Theatre Productions in Australia |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Performing Arts Operation in New Zealand |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
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There is 68,182 people employed in the Live Performance Theaters in the US as of 2025.
The number of people employed in the Live Performance Theaters in the US declined -0.4% on average over the five years between 2020 and 2025.
See our full analysis of the Live Performance Theaters in the US to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.
The average Live Performance Theaters in the US business is 19.5 employees.
The average business in the Live Performance Theaters in the US now employs less workers than it did five years ago.
The revenue per employee for the average business in the Live Performance Theaters in the US has increased in the last five years.