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Red Clay Theatre reports rising attendance as renovations continue
Summary
Red Clay Theatre reported 16 shows in May with 1,997 attendees and cumulative figures of 2,323 shows and 272,222 attendees to date; renovations are underway and coordinated around continuing programming, the DDA was told June 16.
At the June 16 meeting of the Duluth Downtown Development Authority, Eddie Owen reported that Red Clay Theatre hosted 16 shows in May with 1,997 people in attendance and that, to date, the theater has presented 2,323 shows with 272,222 total attendees. Owen said renovations at the Red Clay Theatre are progressing smoothly.
Director of Economic Development Chris McGahee added that renovations are being coordinated around regular programming and that the facility remains open to the public during construction. The minutes do not specify the renovation contractor, scope, budget, or timeline for completion.
Assistant City Manager and Finance Director Ken Sakmar was not present to provide a financial update; the minutes state he will provide an update on the Authority’s accounts at the next meeting.
Staff did not record public comments or additional operational detail about the theater in the minutes. The DDA’s next meeting is scheduled for July 21, 2026.
