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Davidson Theatre

Riffe Center Theatre Complex

Opened in 1989, the Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts houses the Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre, three studio-style theatres, and a scenery and costume shop. Since 1994, these spaces have been managed by CAPA.

The Riffe Center Theatre Complex is located on the third floor of the Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts, 77 S. High Street (at High and State Streets) in downtown Columbus.

Speaker Jo Ann Davidson Theatre, Riffe Center

This state-of-the-art, 903-seat facility hosts many CAPA presentations of comedy, music, dance, theatre, family entertainment, and cultural programming each year. In addition, BalletMet, The Columbus Gay Men's Chorus, the Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestra, and The Ohio State University Department of Dance all perform regularly at the Davidson Theatre.

Formerly known as the Capitol Theatre, the venue was renamed in 2016 in honor of Speaker Jo Ann Davidson, the first female speaker of Ohio’s House of Representatives.

Studio Theatres, Riffe Center

The studio-style theatres offer an intimate performance space for its resident arts groups, including CATCO, CATCO is Kids, and Available Light Theatre

Studio One

Studio One is a 227-seat flexible space that can accommodate an arena, cabaret, and proscenium seating.

Studio Two

Studio Two is an arena-style black box theatre accommodating up to 187 seats.

Studio Three

Studio Three can be utilized as a dance space or meeting room and seats up to 60 people.

Events at Riffe Center Theatre Complex

December 123
Columbus Children's Theatre

Mr. Scrooge: The Musical

Riffe Center Theatre Complex
Riffe Center Theatre Complex
Saturday, December 2
Columbus Dance Theatre

Wonderment

Riffe Center Theatre Complex
Event Starts 3:00 PM
Riffe Center Theatre Complex
Wednesday, December 6
ACPA

ACPA Presents: Winterfest

Riffe Center Theatre Complex
Event Starts 7:00 PM
Riffe Center Theatre Complex
December 1422
The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio

A Christmas Carol

Riffe Center Theatre Complex
Riffe Center Theatre Complex
December 1617
Columbus Gay Men's Chorus

Holiday!

Riffe Center Theatre Complex
Riffe Center Theatre Complex
Saturday, January 13
Columbus Symphony

In The Air Tonight

Riffe Center Theatre Complex
Event Starts 8:00 PM
Riffe Center Theatre Complex
Sunday, January 14
Live Nation

Ronny Chieng: The Love To Hate It Tour

Riffe Center Theatre Complex
Event Starts 7:00 PM
Riffe Center Theatre Complex
Friday, January 19
Outback Presents

Mark Normand: Ya Don't Say Tour

Riffe Center Theatre Complex
Event Starts 7:00 PM
Riffe Center Theatre Complex
Saturday, January 20
Grant Freeman

An R-Rated Magic Show

Riffe Center Theatre Complex
Event Starts 8:00 PM
Riffe Center Theatre Complex
January 25February 10
Available Light Theatre

"Fairview" by Jackie Sibblies Drury

Riffe Center Theatre Complex
Riffe Center Theatre Complex
January 26February 4
The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio

The Worries of Wesley

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Riffe Center Theatre Complex
Friday, February 2
Outback Presents

Justin Willman: Magic For Humans In Person Tour

Riffe Center Theatre Complex
Event Starts 7:00 PM
Riffe Center Theatre Complex
Saturday, February 10
Eryn PINK

Give That Girl the Mic: Columbus' All Girl Talent Showcase

Riffe Center Theatre Complex
Event Starts 6:30 PM
Riffe Center Theatre Complex
February 29March 17
The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio

Skeleton Crew

Riffe Center Theatre Complex
Riffe Center Theatre Complex
April 420
Available Light Theatre

"You Will Get Sick" by Noah Diaz

Riffe Center Theatre Complex
Riffe Center Theatre Complex
April 18May 5
The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio

Ride The Cyclone

Riffe Center Theatre Complex
Riffe Center Theatre Complex
Saturday, April 20
Live Nation

Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny

Riffe Center Theatre Complex
Event Starts 7:00 PM
Riffe Center Theatre Complex
Friday, April 26
CAPA

Pinky Patel

New Crown, Who Dhis

Riffe Center Theatre Complex
Event Starts 7:30 PM
Riffe Center Theatre Complex
June 8 9
Columbus Gay Men's Chorus

BANNED

Riffe Center Theatre Complex
Riffe Center Theatre Complex