LeadQuasar lists 292 theaters, and every record has a phone number, a website and a Google rating. None has an email address or a contact name, so you reach them by phone or through their website. It is a small list, and a Texas one: 200 of the 292 theaters are in Texas, with Austin the biggest city.
Say it plainly: this is a Texas list
| State | Theaters |
|---|---|
| Texas | 200 |
| Florida | 25 |
| New York | 22 |
| California | 19 |
| Michigan | 6 |
| Illinois | 5 |
Eleven states in total, and only Texas has its own page. Florida, New York and California have a couple of dozen each, which is enough to call through in an afternoon but not enough to build a territory on.
Inside Texas, Austin has 49 theaters, Fort Worth 29 and San Antonio 28. If you sell to venues in Austin, Fort Worth or San Antonio, this is a useful short list. If you need theaters nationally, it is not.
What counts as a theater
The category name covers more than one kind of business. Depending on the record, a "theater" can be a cinema, a live performance venue, a community or repertory theater, a dinner theater or a small arts space. They buy different things and are run by different people.
Check the website on each record before you call. Every one has a website, and the homepage tells you in seconds whether you are looking at a multiplex showtime page, a season of plays or a comedy club calendar. Sort your list by type before you write a word of your pitch.
Who runs a theater, and when they are around
- Independent cinemas are often run by an owner or general manager who handles booking, staffing and concessions. They are on site in the afternoon before evening shows.
- Live theaters and performing arts venues usually have a managing or executive director, an artistic director and, at larger venues, a box office or operations manager. Office hours are typically daytime on weekdays. Evenings belong to the show.
- Community theaters may rely heavily on volunteers, with a small paid staff or a board. Decisions can take longer.
In every case, avoid calling close to showtime. A weekday late morning or early afternoon is the safe window.
What theaters buy
- Ticketing and box office software, including online sales, reserved seating and memberships
- Concessions: food and beverage supply, popcorn equipment, point of sale
- Technical equipment and service: projection, sound, lighting, rigging, stage equipment
- Cleaning and facilities maintenance, including seating repair and HVAC
- Insurance for venues and events
- Marketing: local advertising, email and social promotion, group-sales outreach
- Fundraising and donor software for non-profit venues
Frame the pitch around what fills seats or cuts cost per show. A theater manager thinks in nights and in seats.
Ratings as a starting point
All 292 theaters carry a Google rating, and the average is 4.31. That is a healthy score, and it means the reviews themselves are worth reading. Complaints about sound, seating, cleanliness or long concession lines point straight at what a venue might need. Praise tells you what they are proud of, which is a good opener.
How to work a list this size
With 292 records, you can treat each theater individually.
- Browse theater leads and filter by state and city. Search and filtering are free.
- Unlock 50 theaters on a free account with no card. That is all of Austin in one day.
- Check each website and sort the list into cinemas, live venues and community theaters.
- Read a few reviews for each and note one specific detail.
- Call on a weekday late morning. Ask for the general manager or managing director. Ask for the best email for a follow-up.
- Send a short email that same day referencing the call. Follow CAN-SPAM and any state rules.
You can unlock the whole list in about six days on the free plan. If you want it all at once with CSV export, go unlimited for $3.99/month. For turning phone calls into an email list, see how to find business email addresses.
Frequently asked questions
How many theaters does LeadQuasar list?
There are 292 theaters across eleven states. Every record has a phone number, a website and a Google rating, but no email address or contact name.
Is the theater list national?
No. 200 of the 292 theaters are in Texas. Florida (25), New York (22) and California (19) have small numbers, and Michigan and Illinois have a handful each.
Which Texas cities have the most theaters?
Austin leads with 49, followed by Fort Worth (29) and San Antonio (28).
Are these movie theaters or live theaters?
The category can include both, along with community and dinner theaters. Check the website on each record, which tells you quickly what kind of venue it is, and pitch accordingly.
Browse theater leads in Texas and beyond, then create a free account to unlock 50 theaters a day with no card.