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About Short North Stage at Garden Theater - Columbus
The Garden Theater, home to Short North Stage, sits at 1187 N High St in Columbus, OH 43201. With a cozy mainstage and a dedicated seating map, this intimate venue offers engaging productions in the heart of the Short North arts district. We’ve got you with straightforward access, parking tips, transit options, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to make your night easy from start to finish.
From classic shows like Come From Away and Miss Saigon to contemporary favorites like Waitress and Hair, Short North Stage delivers vibrant community theatre in an accessible setting. Whether you’re planning a quick weeknight outing or a weekend theatre trip, we’ve got dependable options to secure your seats and plan your visit. Explore the venue details, parking options, transit routes, and nearby places to stay and eat as you enjoy Columbus’s thriving Short North scene.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Name and venue: The Historic Garden Theater, home to Short North Stage, located at 1187 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201.
- Capacity: The Garden Theater seating capacity is listed as 150 (Mainstage).
- Seating chart: A dedicated Garden Theatre Mainstage Seating Map is available (image shows the layout for the mainstage).
- Parking: All Short North parking is paid; recommended options include nearby surface lots (e.g., r-Design lot, Dollar General lot at 4th Ave and High) and Short North garages; meters can be paid via ParkColumbus app.
- Transit: Public transit access via COTA; lines 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 12 and 102 serve the Short North, with stops near N High St and the Short North Stage vicinity.
- Nearby hotels: Graduate Columbus (750 N High St) is a primary nearby hotel; other options are within a short drive in the area.
- Notable events hosted: The venue hosts productions such as Come From Away, Miss Saigon, and Putnam County Spelling Bee; recent coverage notes productions like Waitress and Hair in the Short North Stage repertoire.