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Friday, February 12, 2010

Chicago theaters (stage) ticket sales on the rise, funding in decline

from today's Crain's Chicago Business (2/12):

Chicago theaters see philanthropic, state support decline even as ticket sales rebound
By: Monée Fields-White February 08, 2010

"Theater fans are buying more tickets, but corporations, foundations and the state of Illinois are spoiling the happy ending for Chicago's recession-racked theater industry.

Lookingglass Theatre Company just finished its most successful subscription season in its 22-year history. The Joffrey Ballet saw a 19% jump in ticket revenue in its most recent fiscal year. And the Goodman Theatre closed out its 2008-09 season with a 15% increase in single-ticket sales." ...

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