Chris Dudeck Named General Manager Of Dominion Energy Center

ASM Global has taped Chris Dudeck as general manager of Richmond, Virginia’s, historic Dominion Energy Center.

A 25-year veteran in the entertainment and theater industry, Dudeck has experience in production, venue management and theatrical operations coming into the post. As GM, Dudeck will oversee day-to-day operations at the 1,800-capacity venue, including the overall management, promotion and operation of the facility.

Located in the heart of Virginia’s capital city and built in 1928, the central feature of the Dominion Energy Center is the fully renovated Carpenter Theatre. The venue also houses Dorothy Pauley Square, home to three new performance and education spaces, including the multipurpose Bob & Sally Mooney Hall for local performing artists; Libby S. Gottwald Playhouse, an intimate black-box style theater; and the Genworth BrightLights Education Center, with classrooms, rehearsal space and a state-of-the-art digital lab.

The Center is home to the Richmond Performing Arts Alliance,Richmond Ballet, Richmond Symphony and Virginia Opera and also hosts performances by touring acts such as Wanda Sykes, Little Feat and Shane Gillis. The venue was recently recognized as one of the top 100 theaters worldwide by Pollstar in its “2024 Year End Report.”

Early in his career, Dudeck worked with major theme parks including Six Flags, Hershey Park, Busch Gardens Williamsburg and SeaWorld Orlando. He went on to collaborate with regional theaters, touring shows and special-event companies and spent several years with Princess Cruises managing theaters, overseeing guest acts and coordinating resident production shows.

He gained experience revitalizing venues while working for the City of Clermont in Central Florida where he was responsible for converting a mega-church into a fully operational performing arts venue. Most recently, Chris served as the assistant general manager of the Providence Performing Arts Center in Rhode Island.

“We are fortunate to have someone of Chris’ caliber to lead our team at the Dominion Energy Center,” said Bob Papke, regional vice president, ASM Global in a release. “He has a wealth of experience in unique areas, from experiential entertainment to theater production and large-scale renovations, making him the ideal candidate for the lead position at the center. We are confident that with his guidance this historic venue will continue to thrive and succeed for years to come.”