SIC 7922 — Theatrical Producers
Official OSHA SIC Manual Definition
Establishments primarily engaged in providing live theatrical presentations, such as road companies and summer theaters. This industry also includes services allied with theatrical presentations, such as casting agencies; booking agencies for plays, artists, and concerts; scenery, lighting, and other equipment services; and theatrical ticket agencies. Also included in this industry are producers of live and taped radio programs and commercials and producers of live television programs. Establishments primarily engaged in the production of taped television programs and commercials are classified in Industry 7812. Theaters which are normally rented to theatrical producers and stock companies are classified in Real Estate, Industry 6512. Motion picture theaters and motion picture service industries are classified in Major Group 78. Establishments primarily engaged in operating dinner theaters are classified in Retail Trade, Industry 5812.
Description & Classification
SIC code 7922 representing 'Theatrical Producers' is an industry category in the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system under U.S. OSHA and Federal procurement registers.
Modern NAICS Crosswalk
Trace the modern equivalent classifications in the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) database:
- NAICS 561311 - Employment Placement Agencies (via SIC1987:7922→NAICS1997:56131→2002:561310→2007:561311→2012:561311→2017:561311→2022:561311)
- NAICS 711120 - Dance Companies (via SIC1987:7922→NAICS1997:71112→2002:711120→2007:711120→2012:711120→2017:711120→2022:711120)
- NAICS 711410 - Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures (via SIC1987:7922→NAICS1997:71141→2002:711410→2007:711410→2012:711410→2017:711410→2022:711410)
- NAICS 561599 - All Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services (via SIC1987:7922→NAICS1997:561599→2002:561599→2007:561599→2012:561599→2017:561599→2022:561599)
- NAICS 711110 - Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (via SIC1987:7922→NAICS1997:71111→2002:711110→2007:711110→2012:711110→2017:711110→2022:711110)
- NAICS 711510 - Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers (via SIC1987:7922→NAICS1997:71151→2002:711510→2007:711510→2012:711510→2017:711510→2022:711510)
- NAICS 512290 - Other Sound Recording Industries (via SIC1987:7922→NAICS1997:51229→2002:512290→2007:512290→2012:512290→2017:512290→2022:512290)
- NAICS 711310 - Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (via SIC1987:7922→NAICS1997:71131→2002:711310→2007:711310→2012:711310→2017:711310→2022:711310)
- NAICS 711320 - Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities (via SIC1987:7922→NAICS1997:71132→2002:711320→2007:711320→2012:711320→2017:711320→2022:711320)
- NAICS 532490 - Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (via SIC1987:7922→NAICS1997:53249→2002:532490→2007:532490→2012:532490→2017:532490→2022:532490)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 7922 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Theatrical Producers |
| Division | Division I: Services |
| Major Group | Major Group 79: Amusement and Recreation Services |
| JSON Endpoint | View as JSON · API → |
| Source / Verified | US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-08-08 |
SIC vs NAICS Compliance & Common Mismatches
Legacy SIC code 7922 classifies commercial operations based on primary end-product or service output under the 1987 federal framework. In contrast, modern 2022 NAICS codes group establishments based on production process inputs.
When submitting public disclosures to SEC EDGAR or determining OSHA workplace safety log recordkeeping exemptions (29 CFR Part 1904), rely strictly on the official OSHA 4-digit SIC classification rather than an automated commercial translation.
💡 Expert Guidance: SIC to NAICS Conversion
Common Compliance Mistake: Many contractors and B2B analysts confuse legacy 4-digit SIC codes like 7922 with modern 6-digit NAICS codes. Ensure that you use the correct active 2022 NAICS code (e.g. from the crosswalk below) when submitting representations on SAM.gov, as federal contracting officers only accept modern NAICS codes.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 7922:
- SIC Codes Complete Compliance Guide — Detailed history and active legal applications of the SIC classification framework.
- Why Legacy SIC Codes Persist Guide — How credit systems and the SEC still rely on SIC metadata.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Trace industrial code conversions dynamically.
- SIC 7922 to NAICS Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to modern NAICS codes (Theatrical Producers).
- SIC Major Group 79 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry sector is represented by legacy SIC code 7922? ▾
Legacy SIC code 7922 represents 'Theatrical Producers', categorized under Division Division I: Services and Major Group Major Group 79: Amusement and Recreation Services. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system was developed in the late 1930s.
What is the modern 2022 NAICS equivalent for legacy SIC 7922? ▾
Legacy SIC code 7922 maps to the modern 2022 NAICS industry classifications: NAICS 561311 (Employment Placement Agencies), NAICS 711120 (Dance Companies), NAICS 711410 (Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures), NAICS 561599 (All Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services), NAICS 711110 (Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters), NAICS 711510 (Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers), NAICS 512290 (Other Sound Recording Industries), NAICS 711310 (Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities), NAICS 711320 (Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities), NAICS 532490 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing). Mappings are resolved transitively across successive updates to handle splits.
Why do credit agencies and banks still reference legacy SIC code 7922? ▾
Registries like Dun & Bradstreet, insurance underwriters, and private platforms retain SIC code 7922 because their historical financial risk data and scoring models are indexed using the legacy 4-digit SIC framework.
Does the SEC EDGAR system allow searching public filings by SIC 7922? ▾
Yes. The SEC Division of Corporation Finance assigns a primary 4-digit SIC code to public companies. You can search the EDGAR database using SIC code 7922 to group reporting peer firms.
How do OSHA safety recordkeeping rules apply to SIC code 7922? ▾
Under 29 CFR Part 1904 safety regulations, OSHA references legacy SIC codes including 7922 to determine if a physical establishment is required to maintain daily injury logs (Form 300) or is partially exempt.
What is the structural difference between SIC 7922 and NAICS codes? ▾
SIC code 7922 classifies establishments based on their final product output or market destination (what they sell), while modern NAICS codes classify them based on production processes and inputs (how they work).
What are the typical business activities classified under legacy SIC 7922? ▾
Typical business activities classified under legacy SIC 7922 are the operations associated with 'Theatrical Producers'. Mapped modern NAICS codes can be referenced for specific current examples.
Is legacy SIC code 7922 uniform across all 50 U.S. states? ▾
Yes, the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system, including code 7922, was published as a federal standard and remains uniform nationwide. It is still referenced by various state workers' compensation boards and departments of labor.
Sources & References
- U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA): OSHA Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Manual — Code 7922
- U.S. Census Bureau: 1987 SIC to 2022 NAICS Concordance Tables
- Federal Reserve Board: Industrial Production & Capacity Utilization Classifications
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS): Schedule C Principal Business Activity (PBA) Industry Concordance
- Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Standard Industrial Classification Systems Governance