Speaker jo ann Davidson Theatre
formerly capitol theatre
A Modern Space
This state-of-the-art, 903-seat facility opened in 1989 as part of the Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts. It offers intimate performance experiences including the CSO Concerts for Kids and the Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestra performances.
Directions and Parking

Davidson Theatre
3rd Floor of the Vern Riffe Center for Government and Arts, 77 South High StreetColumbus, OH 43215

Directions
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If traveling from the north take I-71 south to Broad Street exit and turn right onto Broad. Follow to 3rd and turn left onto 3rd. Take to State and go right onto State. Theatre is one block up on the right.
- If traveling from the south take I-71 north to 4th Street exit and turn left onto 4th. Take 4th to State and turn left onto State. Theatre is one block up on the right.
- If traveling from the east take I-70 west to 4th Street exit and turn right onto 4th. Take 4th to State and turn left onto State. Theatre is one block up on the right.
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If traveling from the west take I-70 east to Front Street/High Street/Livingston Avenue exit. Continue east (straight ahead) on the exit ramp to High Street and go left onto High. Follow High, theatre is on left on corner of High and State.
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Parking is available at Columbus Commons Parking Garage off 3rd or Rich Streets or in Statehouse Parking Garage off 3rd Street.
Attractions
Dinner & Drinks
- Market 65
- http://www.marketsixtyfive.com
- Ringside Cafe
- http://www.ringsidecolumbus.com
- The Plaza Restaurant
- http://www.sheratoncolumbuscapitolsquare.com/columbus-restaurants
Shopping
- Easton Town Center
- http://www.eastontowncenter.com/
- Polaris Fashion Place
- http://www.polarisfashionplace.com/
- The Short North
- http://www.shortnorth.org/
Hotels
- Renaissance Hotel
- http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/cmhbr-renaissance-columbus-downtown-hotel
- The Sheraton Columbus
- http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/index.html
- The Westin Columbus
- http://www.westincolumbus.com/