711110 - Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters

Introduction

If you're involved in the live performing arts industry or looking to explore business opportunities within it, understanding NAICS Code 711110 is crucial. This code categorizes businesses centered around live theatrical presentations, including the popular and unique niche of dinner theaters. Whether you're a professional theater company, a community arts group, or an entrepreneur blending dining with entertainment, NAICS 711110 is the key classification to know.

What is NAICS Code 711110?

NAICS 711110 refers to Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters, encompassing establishments primarily engaged in producing live theatrical presentations, such as plays, musicals, operas, comedies, and other stage performances. This classification is broad, covering everything from Broadway theaters to local community theater groups and the unique combination of dining experiences with live entertainment offered by dinner theaters.

Sector Overview: Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation

This industry falls under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation sector, which is a vibrant and dynamic segment of the economy. It reflects cultural expression, creativity, and provides diverse entertainment options that engage audiences nationally and globally.

Typical Business Activities Include:

• Producing and staging:
  • Plays and musicals
  • Opera and ballet (except dance companies classified separately)
  • Comedy and improvisational theater
  • Burlesque and vaudeville acts
• Operating dinner theaters combining dining with live shows
• Managing repertory, stock, and road theater companies
• Hosting community and amateur theater productions

Size Standard for NAICS 711110

For government contracting and small business classifications, the size standard for this NAICS code is set at $25 million in average annual receipts. This threshold defines eligibility for small business programs and can help theater companies and dinner theaters determine their qualification status.

Examples of Businesses Under NAICS 711110

• Professional theater companies producing large-scale musicals or plays
• Community theater groups offering local productions
• Dinner theaters that blend culinary experiences with live stage performances
• Opera and musical theater companies presenting live shows
• Traveling or repertory theater troupes staging performances nationwide

Detailed NAICS 711110 Code Breakdown

NAICS Code Detail	Description
Broadway theaters	Large-scale commercial theater productions
Burlesque companies	Theatrical companies focusing on burlesque
Comedy troupes	Groups specializing in live comedic acts
Community theaters	Local, amateur, or nonprofit theater groups
Dinner theaters	Venues combining dining with live performances
Improvisational theaters	Groups specializing in improv shows
Mime theaters	Theatrical groups focused on mime
Musical theater companies or groups	Organizations producing musical stage shows
Musical theater productions, live	Live musicals performed on stage
Opera companies	Companies producing operatic performances
Puppet theaters	Theaters specializing in puppet performances
Repertory companies, theatrical	Companies producing multiple plays in rotation
Road companies, theatrical	Traveling theater troupes
Stock companies, theatrical	Companies producing a variety of plays
Summer theaters	Seasonal outdoor or indoor theaters
Theater companies (except dance)	General theaters excluding dance companies
Theater companies (except dance), amateur	Amateur or nonprofessional theater groups
Theaters, dinner	Specific dinner theater establishments
Theaters, live theatrical production (except dance)	Live stage theaters excluding dance
Theaters, musical	Venues focused on live musical theater productions
Theatrical repertory companies	Companies producing a repertoire of plays
Theatrical road companies	Touring theatrical productions
Theatrical stock companies	Companies maintaining a stock repertoire
Vaudeville companies	Variety show and vaudeville entertainment groups

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What types of performances are covered under NAICS 711110?

NAICS 711110 covers live theatrical presentations including plays, musicals, operas, comedies, burlesque, mime, puppet shows, improvisational theater, and vaudeville acts. It excludes dance-only companies which are classified separately.

Does NAICS 711110 include dinner theaters?

Yes, dinner theaters that combine dining experiences with live stage performances fall squarely under this category.

What is the size standard for businesses under this NAICS code?

The size standard for NAICS 711110 is $25 million in average annual receipts. Businesses under this limit can qualify for small business programs and government contracts.

Can amateur or community theater groups be classified under this code?

Yes, both professional and amateur theater companies, including community theater groups, are classified under NAICS 711110.

Are touring or road theater companies included?

Yes, both road companies and touring theatrical productions are included in this NAICS classification.

Conclusion

Understanding NAICS Code 711110 - Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters is essential for businesses and professionals in the live entertainment industry. This classification covers a broad array of theater-related activities, from grand Broadway productions to intimate dinner theater venues, reflecting the rich tapestry of America's performing arts scene. Whether you're seeking government contracts, targeting industry analysis, or simply expanding your knowledge, NAICS 711110 offers a comprehensive view into live theatrical arts and entertainment.

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