The Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre is the main theatre inside the Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts, part of the CAPA-managed Riffe Center Theatre Complex in downtown Columbus. With 903 seats, this versatile venue hosts CAPA productions across comedy, music, dance, and theatre, alongside performances by BalletMet, the Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus, the Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestra, and collaborations with the OSU Department of Dance. Whether you’re planning a night out or scouting a creative performance, we’ve got you covered with practical details for parking, transit, seating, and nearby stays and dining.

Located at 77 S High St in Columbus, the Davidson Theatre is part of a larger theatre district in the heart of downtown. To secure seats, check the venue’s CAPA page for current programs and availability. For added convenience, consider affiliate-recommended hotels and nearby restaurants to enhance your visit. Public transit is straightforward via downtown COTA buses on High Street, and several parking options are nearby, including the Huntington Center Garage and the Riffe Center Parking Garage (free after 6pm and all day on weekends). If you’re driving, downtown Columbus parking options and a variety of dining choices within a short walk make this a convenient, enjoyable night out in the city.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Address: 77 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215.
Capacity: 903 seats (Davidson Theatre).
Venue type: Main theatre within the Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts; CAPA-managed Riffe Center Theatre Complex (three studio theatres plus Davidson Theatre).
Seating chart: Seating chart available via CAPA’s Riffe Center Theatre Complex page.
Parking: Huntington Center Garage, Riffe Center Parking Garage (free after 6pm, and all day on weekends), Ohio Statehouse Underground Parking Garage; additional options in downtown Columbus.
Transit: Downtown COTA bus service serves High Street with stops at High & State or High & Town.
Nearby hotels: The Westin Great Southern Columbus (310 S High St), Sheraton Columbus Hotel at Capitol Square (75 E State St), Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel (50 N 3rd St), Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Downtown (35 W Spring St), Holiday Inn Columbus Downtown – Capitol Square (175 E Town St).
Notable events hosted: CAPA presentations across comedy, music, dance, theatre; BalletMet performances; Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus; Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestra; OSU Department of Dance.