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- Cincinnati, OH
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The venue
About Jarson Kaplan Theater at Aronoff Center
The Jarson Kaplan Theater is a mid-sized performance venue within the Aronoff Center for the Arts in downtown Cincinnati. With a total seating capacity of 437 (260 in the Orchestra, 90 in Balcony I, and 87 in Balcony II), it offers an intimate yet lively setting for touring productions, local premieres, and the Kaplan New Works Series with Cincinnati Ballet. We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining to help you secure your seats with ease.
Whether you’re planning a night out or coordinating a group excursion, the Jarson Kaplan Theater combines comfortable sightlines with convenient access. For travelers, consider nearby hotels like the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, voco The Clair, and the 21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati, all within a short distance of the Aronoff Center. Parking is plentiful in a two-block radius with multiple garages and lots, plus a designated drop-off on Seventh Street. Downtown Cincinnati’s streetcar, the Cincinnati Bell Connector, stops at the Aronoff Center Station at Seventh & Walnut, making it easy to reach the venue from various parts of the city. When you’re ready to plan, we’ll help you secure your great seats in the right the section you want for a memorable Cincinnati performance experience.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 437 seats (Orchestra 260; Balcony I 90; Balcony II 87).
- Address: 650 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202.
- Venue type: Mid-sized theater within the Aronoff Center for the Arts (downtown Cincinnati).
- Seating chart: Jarson-Kaplan Theater seating layout (260 Orchestra, 90 Balcony I, 87 Balcony II).
- Parking: 6,000+ parking spaces within a 2-block radius; designated drop-off on Seventh St; LAZ Parking garage at 36 E 7th St; multiple nearby garages/lots listed by the venue.
- Transit: Cincinnati Bell Connector streetcar serves downtown; Aronoff Center Station at Seventh & Walnut.
- Nearby hotels: Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza; voco The Clair; 21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati.
- Notable events hosted: Kaplan New Works Series (Cincinnati Ballet) and rotating touring shows (e.g., Girls Night: The Musical; Churchill performances).
- Renaming/demolition: No demolition; the theater is named Jarson-Kaplan Theater in honor of donors Jarson and Kaplan.