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- Columbus, GA
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About Bill Heard Theatre at RiverCenter for the Performing Arts
Bill Heard Theatre is a premier 2,000-seat, multi-purpose venue inside the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts in downtown Columbus, Georgia. With orchestra, mezzanine, and balcony levels, plus six box-style booths on each level, the theatre hosts a wide range of performances—from world-class classical concerts to Broadway touring shows and family entertainment. Secure your seats through our easy, no-fuss process and enjoy a neighborhood of hotels, dining, and convenient transit options nearby.
Location details, parking options, transportation tips, and nearby accommodations are designed to help you plan a smooth visit so you can focus on the performance. We’ve got you covered with reliable, straightforward information and trusted partner recommendations to enhance your RiverCenter experience.
The Bill Heard Theatre sits within a 245,000 square foot RiverCenter complex at 900 Broadway in downtown Columbus. Nearby, you’ll find the Hotel Indigo Columbus at Riverfront Place (0.9 km) and the AC Hotel Columbus Downtown (about 0.6 miles). Whether you’re catching a Yo-Yo Ma concert, a Broadway show like Chicago or Cats, or a Columbus Symphony performance, you’ll find parking options, transit access, and dining choices that suit your plans. Our affiliate partners offer convenient stays and dining experiences to complement your visit.
- Seating: Orchestra, Mezzanine, Balcony; six box-style booths on each level.
- Capacity: 2,000 seats total.
- Parking: RiverCenter Parking Garage (919 Broadway) with 24/7 access and free public parking except reserved spaces; on-street parking on 9th and 10th Streets; additional nearby garages.
- Transit: METRA bus system serves the area with 15 buses on 10 routes; Transfer Center at 814 Linwood Blvd; app-based live bus tracking is available.
- Nearby hotels: Hotel Indigo Columbus at Riverfront Place (0.9 km), AC Hotel Columbus Downtown (0.6 miles).
- Notable events: Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman, Jessye Norman, Broadway shows (Chicago, Miss Saigon, Cats), Columbus Symphony, Miss Georgia Pageant, circuses and touring acts.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: Bill Heard Theatre seats 2,000 (Orchestra, Mezzanine, Balcony; three levels).
- Address: 900 Broadway, Columbus, GA 31901.
- Venue type: Large multi-purpose theatre within the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts; part of a 245,000 sq ft complex.
- Seating chart details: Orchestra, Mezzanine, and Balcony levels; six box-style booths on each level.
- Parking: RiverCenter Parking Garage (919 Broadway) with 24/7 access and free public parking except reserved spaces; on-street parking on 9th and 10th Streets; additional garages nearby.
- Transit: METRA Transit System operates 15 buses on 10 routes serving the area; Transfer Center at 814 Linwood Blvd; app-based live bus tracking available.
- Nearby hotels: Hotel Indigo Columbus at Riverfront Place (0.9 km away) and AC Hotel Columbus Downtown (approx. 0.6 miles away).
- Notable events hosted: performances by Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman, Jessye Norman; Broadway shows (Chicago, Miss Saigon, Cats); Columbus Symphony performances; Miss Georgia Pageant; circuses and other touring acts.