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About Roy Bowen Theatre

The Roy Bowen Theatre is the on-campus performing venue associated with The Theatre, Film, and Media Arts (TFMA) Building at Ohio State University. Located in Columbus, Ohio, this space carries a history of notable performances and readings, including Theatre Lab events and performances like The Tempest. Although the original Drake Performance and Event Center space was demolished in 2023 and OSU now operates from the TFMA Building at 1932 College Road, the Roy Bowen Theatre remains a key part of OSU’s performing arts ecosystem. This page provides an overview of seating, access, and nearby amenities to help you plan a visit with ease.

Whether you’re attending a student performance, a guest reading, or a special on-campus event, secure your seats with confidence. We’ve got you covered with practical details on parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining to simplify your trip to Columbus.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location: Roy Bowen Theatre occupied the Drake Performance and Event Center, 1849 Cannon Dr, Columbus, OH 43210.
  • Capacity and type: approximately 250 seats in a thrust-style black-box space.
  • Current status: closed in 2022; Drake Center demolished in 2023; OSU moved to the Theatre, Film, and Media Arts Building at 1932 College Road.
  • Seating chart: OSU does not publish a formal public seating map for Roy Bowen; third-party seating charts exist (e.g., TickPick Roy Bowen Theatre seating chart).
  • Parking: Arps Garage (1990 College Road), Ohio Union North Garage (1780 College Road), Ohio Union South Garage (1759 College Road) nearby.
  • Transit: On-campus transit via CABS (Campus Area Bus Service); OSS transit options via COTA serving OSU campus.
  • Nearby hotels: The Blackwell Inn on campus; other options include Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Downtown and The Graduate Columbus.
  • Notable events: The Daily Show tapings held at Roy Bowen; Theatre Lab readings such as The Laramie Project; productions like The Tempest and InterACT Public Performance.
  • Demolished/renamed: Drake Center demolished in late 2023; theatre space relocated to the TFMA Building (1932 College Road).