Corporate Partnership Report October 2023
This October at DPAC October Attendance: 65,261 Performances: 27 Sold Out Performances: 17
Season to Date Attendance: 210,528 Performances: 85 Sold Out Performances: 50
October at DPAC had everything. Concerts, comedy, Broadway, and fun for the whole family. We opened the month with a visit from Raphael Saadiq Presents Tony! Toni! Toné! This was the trio’s first time performing together in nearly 25 years. Gregory Alan Isakov cast an impressive presence, performed his indie-rock and folk hits from across his six studio albums. The inspiring musical duo, Black Violin, also came to the DPAC and had the whole crowd on their feet dancing. Finally, Lake Street Drive took the stage to showcase the band’s keen talent for creating joyously soulful rock & roll with equal parts ingenuity, intelligence, and irresistible abandon. Throughout October, DPAC also hosted three incredibly talent comedians. Chelsea Handler gave audiences a great show with humor and candor that has established her as one of the most celebrated voices in entertainment and pop culture. Matt Rife, one of the fastest growing comedians through his viral content, performed four incredible sold out shows. The living comedy legend, John Cleese, showcased his trademark eccentricity and clever wordplay for an evening of comedy and conversation. Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour came encouraging children and parents alike to shake their wiggles out for an evening of family fun. Finally, we kicked off Truist Broadway at DPAC’s brand new season with the four-time Tony® Award-winning musical MJ, which offered a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. Thank you,
Abigaile Bates
Josette Roten
Corporate Partnerships Manager
Director of Marketing & Sales 2
Our Guests
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Raphael Saadiq Presents Tony! Toni! Toné! (SOLD OUT)
“Enjoyed the ambience and sound of the band. The show took me down memory lane. Outstanding artistry.” — Guest
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October 1
Gregory Alan Isakov (SOLD OUT)
October 3
“This show was amazing in every aspect. The performers were energetic and had great stage presence, and the quality of the show was excellent. This is the type of musical experience I would come to again!” — Guest
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Chelsea Handler
October 7
“Chelsea Handler is such a great comedian. We had an amazing time!” — Guest
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Black Violin
October 8
“The performance was highly energetic and off the chain! I would see them again!” — Guest
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MJ the Musical (16 PERFORMANCES, 10 SELLOUTS)
“MJ was absolutely amazing. Beyond my expectations! This cast is at the top of their game!” — Guest
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October 10 - 22
Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour
“Such a fun event for the kids! Super energetic and paced well for the kids.” — Guest
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October 24
Matt Rife (4 PERFORMANCES, 4 SELLOUTS)
October 26 & 27
“Matt Rife was AMAZING! I can’t wait to have to opportunity to see him again. Funniest comedian ever!” — Guest
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Lake Street Dive (SOLD OUT)
October 28
“They are incredibly gifted musicians. They’ve got “it”. They know how to connect with the audience.” — Guest
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John Cleese
October 29
“John Cleese is a great comedic performer! He is just as funny and a brilliant storyteller as ever!” — Guest
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DPAC By the Numbers Attendance
October 2023 / 2024 Season
65,261 210,528
Performances
October 2023 / 2024 Season
27 85
Website Views
October 417,818 2023 / 2024 Season 1,211,282
Social Media
Audience (Followers) 195,031 Total Impressions 5,503,238 Total Engagement 240,057 Facebook 4,503,546 Impressions 223,314 Engagements 115,116 Followers
Instagram 917,629 Impressions 15,355 Engagements 36,580 Followers
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X (formerly Twitter) 82,063 Impressions 1,388 Engagements 43,335 Followers
DPAC’s 2023 / 2024 Performing Arts Ambassadors
This fall, DPAC selected 30 area high school students who are passionate about live entertainment to serve as Performing Arts Ambassadors for the 2023 / 2024 school year. Ambassadors are offered unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to attend DPAC’s varied and diverse events, while also having the chance to shadow DPAC staff and report on their experiences via videos, online blogs, and social media posts. We were excited to celebrate these students at our Performing Arts Ambassador Orientation on October 9. Students have already started the program and attended shows such as MJ the Musical, Blippi, and John Cleese.
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