Ohio Theatre

The Ohio Theatre is CAPA’s flagship house at 39 East State Street in Downtown Columbus, Ohio, a restored 1928 movie palace that now hosts the Columbus Symphony, BalletMet, Broadway in Columbus, and touring artists. We treat it as a dress-up date: the Spanish Baroque interior still does half the work before the overture.

CAPA’s ticket center sits in the same complex. Accessibility includes elevators, assisted listening, and sensory supports posted on capa.com. Booster seats and nursing stations are available for family performances.

How to plan a visit

Buy through CAPA or the listed partner, then add dinner within walking distance. Pair with a pre-show stroll at Columbus Commons when weather allows.

Practical tips

CAPA recommends the Columbus Commons Underground Garage at 191 South Third Street for the shortest covered walk, with the Main Garage on Rich Street as a backup. Bag policies follow each engagement. The house seats about 2,800, so ask CAPA about accessible seating when you book.

Know before you go

The theatre opens for performances and posted CAPA events, not as a daily walk-through museum. Downtown garages are the practical parking call, with Columbus Commons Underground the shortest covered walk. Ticket prices swing from symphony sections to Broadway orchestra seats. Weeknight curtains are easier for parking than Saturday premieres if you want time for dinner on State or High Street first.