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Contemporary Ballet in Downtown Columbus, OH

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About Columbus Dance Theatre

Columbus Dance Theatre (CDT) is a contemporary ballet company, school, and local arts presenter located in downtown Columbus, Ohio. The on-site J. Nick Marzella Theater (formerly Fisher Theatre) offers an intimate performance space with a flexible, black-box environment and an adjustable proscenium. With a seating capacity around $capacity$ seats, CDT provides a close-up, immersive experience for ballet enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

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Whether you’re planning a night out with friends, a date night, or a family outing, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a practical guide to attending CDT: seating, parking, transit, and nearby stay-and-dine options to help you secure your seats with ease.

Columbus Dance Theatre is a cornerstone of Columbus’ arts scene, presenting innovative dance works and educational programs. The J. Nick Marzella Theater is part of a venue ecosystem that includes downtown hotels and restaurants within walking distance. For upcoming seasons such as Tales From the Crypt II: A Cryptkeeper’s Dream (Date to be announced) and Alice: A Wonderland Ballet (Date to be announced), plan ahead and use our insider tips to navigate parking and transportation. If you’re visiting from out of town, consider our partner hotel recommendations to stay close to CDT’s performances.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 592 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 (Downtown Columbus).
  • Venue type: Contemporary ballet company, school, and local arts presenter; on-site J. Nick Marzella Theater (formerly Fisher Theatre).
  • Capacity: about 96–98 seats unfixed (J. Nick Marzella Theater); described as 96 seats unfixed and 98 seats unfixed in different sources.
  • Seating chart: no published seating chart; space described as a black-box with an adjustable proscenium.
  • Parking: free parking in the area; on-street parking on Lester Drive and E. Cherry Street; shared lot with the former Homeport Building; overflow gravel lot across Snowden Alley.
  • Transit: located in downtown Columbus; served by COTA buses; plan routes via the Transit app.
  • Nearby hotels: multiple downtown options within walking distance (e.g., Holiday Inn Downtown Capitol Square, Sheraton Capitol Square, Westin Great Southern Columbus, Renaissance Columbus Downtown, Residence Inn Downtown, Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Convention Center, etc.).
  • Notable events hosted: CDT’s 2025–26 season includes Tales From the Crypt II: A Cryptkeeper’s Dream (Oct 2025) at J. Nick Marzella Theater, Wonderment (Dec 2025) at The Lincoln Theater, and Alice: A Wonderland Ballet (Feb 2026).
  • Renamed/demolished: Fisher Theatre renamed to J. Nick Marzella Theater in 2020.