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Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre | Columbus, OH

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About CAPA Theater

Welcome to CAPA Theater, officially the Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre, situated in the Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts in downtown Columbus, Ohio. With 903 seats, this intimate proscenium-style venue hosts CAPA-presented productions, touring acts, and dynamic performances inside the Riffe Center complex. Whether you’re catching a family show, a concert, or a lecture, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you plan your visit and secure your seats.

Parking is convenient with multiple options nearby, including the Riffe Center Parking Garage, Huntington Center Garage, and the Ohio Statehouse Underground Parking Garage. The venue is easily accessible by COTA buses and is within walking distance of several hotels and dining options. For a complete seating map, refer to CAPA’s Riffe Center seating chart. If you’re looking for a stay or a bite before or after the show, we’ve highlighted recommended affiliate hotels and restaurants nearby to make your trip smoother. Remember, tickets are simple to purchase with a reliable friend in the business—we’ve got you.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 903 seats (Capitol Theatre / Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre).
  • Address/Location: Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts, 77 S. High Street, Columbus, OH 43215.
  • Venue type: Indoor proscenium-style theatre within the Riffe Center complex; renamed in 2016 to Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre.
  • Seating chart: Viewable via CAPA’s Riffe Center seating chart page.
  • Parking: Multiple options including Riffe Center Parking Garage (102 S. Front St), Huntington Center Garage (41 S. High St), and Ohio Statehouse Underground Parking Garage (1 Capitol Square).
  • Transit: Downtown Columbus access via COTA buses; central to major arteries and walkable to several hotels and garages.
  • Nearby hotels: Hilton Columbus Downtown (402 N High St), The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square (75 E State St), Westin Great Southern Columbus (310 S High St).
  • Notable CAPA events hosted there: CAPA-presented works and touring acts; examples include Capitol Steps performances rebranded as Capitol Fools (Sept 26, 2024) and Artrageous (Mar 6, 2025). Also hosts ongoing CAPA programming in the Davidson Theatre and nearby studios.
  • Renaming note: The Capitol Theatre space was renamed to Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre in 2016.