The tally of 507,453 people - and counting - includes patrons who have attended live theatre performances, business or community events.

The DRTCC opened in April 2010, with Hotel California: The Eagles Experience making history as the first performance on the new stage.

A Dubbo Regional Council facility, its management contests the statistics show it has become a the focal social and corporate hub for residents and visitors to the region.

Among its ticket purchasers, 34 per cent are from outside the local government area, it reports.

DRTCC manager Linda Christof said the theatre was also highly regarded by major touring companies and Dubbo was regularly included in their national touring circuit.

Bell Shakespeare, Opera Australia, the Australian Ballet and the Australian Chamber Orchestra are among those that have graced the theatre stage.

“Our education program is very popular and we have school groups travelling from as far away as Bourke, Cobar and Broken Hill to experience quality live theatre on a professional stage,” Ms Christof said.

While in Dubbo they often incorporated a visit to Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Wellington Caves and the Old Dubbo Gaol, she said.

“Dubbo Regional Theatre is certainly receiving the recognition that it deserves with its exceptional design, professional and friendly team and appreciative audiences,” Ms Christof said.

July is proving to be a bumper month with full houses for RocKwiz Live! On Sunday and July 15’s Kitty Flanagan show.

Also this month is the comedy play Bakersfield Mist, starring John Wood and Julie Nihill, Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium and tenor Mark Vincent.

For 2017, 287 people purchased theatre subscription packages of five or more season shows before the January 27 deadline.