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About Studio Theatre - VA
Studio Theatre - VA is a dedicated studio space housed within the Richmond Ballet’s downtown facility at 407 East Canal Street, Richmond, VA 23219. With an intimate setting of roughly 225 seats, this venue has hosted the Richmond Ballet Studio Series and other intimate performances. While public Studio Series shows are now staged at VMFA’s Leslie Cheek Theater, Studio Theatre remains a reliable downtown option for performers and audiences seeking close-up experiences, rehearsals, and smaller-scale performances in a premier arts district.
\nWhether you’re planning an evening downtown or pairing your visit with a bite to eat or a nearby hotel stay, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and make the most of your trip to Richmond.
Seating at Studio Theatre - VA is compact. No published public seating chart is available, but the venue capacity is approximately 225 seats. On-site parking in the Richmond Ballet lot is free, with additional parking options including the nearby O Lot after 4pm (two rows prioritized) and street parking as space allows. The venue is centrally located for easy access via GRTC routes, with multiple downtown transit options and microtransit services available. Nearby hotels recommended by our partners include Delta Hotels Richmond Downtown, Richmond Marriott, Hilton Downtown Richmond, Graduate Richmond, The Jefferson, and other nearby options, making it convenient to pair your show with a comfortable stay. For official event updates and venue details, check the venue page and partner sites, and remember to secure your seats in advance through our simple, trustworthy process.
\nNote: Public Studio Series performances have moved to VMFA’s Leslie Cheek Theater as part of Moving Art. Studio Theatre remains a central downtown venue for rehearsals and select events, and we’ll keep you updated on any future public performances and opportunities to attend this historic Richmond space.
\nPrices and availability are subject to change. If you’re planning a visit, we’ll help you locate the best options for parking, transit, and nearby dining to ensure a smooth, no-fuss experience.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 407 East Canal Street, Richmond, VA 23219-3811.
- Venue type: Studio Theatre, a dedicated studio space within Richmond Ballet's downtown facility.
- Capacity: approximately 225 seats (historical capacity cited by multiple sources).
- Seating chart: Public seating diagram for this downtown studio space is not publicly published; capacity figures come from third-party references.
- Parking: Free on-site parking in the Richmond Ballet lot adjacent to the building; after 4pm, first two rows in the nearby O lot; additional street parking available.
- Transit: Accessible by downtown Richmond public transit; served by GRTC local/express bus routes and interconnected transit options (GRTC) plus microtransit services.
- Nearby hotels (official partners near the venue area): Delta Hotels Richmond Downtown, Richmond Marriott, Hilton Downtown Richmond, Graduate Richmond, The Jefferson, and other nearby options.
- Notable events hosted: Richmond Ballet’s Studio Series was produced here; as of March 2025, the company relocated public performances to VMFA’s Leslie Cheek Theater (Moving Art) and the downtown space no longer hosts public Studio Series performances.