Ohio Theatre and Ticketmaster Outlet
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 469-0939
- Directions:
- If traveling from the North, take I-71 South to Broad Street. Turn right onto Broad Street and follow to 3rd Street. Turn left onto 3rd and follow to State Street. Take a right onto State Street. If traveling from the South, take I-71 North to 4th Street and turn left. Take 4th Street to State Street and turn left. If traveling from the East, take I-70 West to 4th Street (which is one way.) Follow 4th Street to State Street and turn left onto State. If traveling from the West, take I-70 East to Front Street/High Street exit. Take High Street to State Street and turn right onto State.
- Hours:
- Box office hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Sat, 10am-2pm Sun, open two hours prior to show.
Editorial Review for Ohio Theatre and Ticketmaster Outlet – by Bob Fitrakis
History
Two years after noted Scottish architect Thomas W. Lamb built the grand Palace Theatre in Columbus, he topped himself with the 2,779-seat Spanish/Baroque Ohio Theatre in 1928.
Attention to Detail
The obsessively ornate theater came complete with its own orchestra and a theater organ that rises up from beneath the floor. Like many 1920 theater palaces, seating is multi-tiered at an extremely steep angle.
Across From the Statehouse
In the old days politicians could walk across the street to catch movies, plays and vaudeville antics--just like in the legislature.
Dodging Demolition
By 1969, urban decay left the majestic theater facing a date with the wrecking ball. Before it could be torn down, Columbus citizens mounted a memorable "Save the Ohio" campaign.
Today
The Ohio is the home of the Columbus Symphony and regularly features BalletMet, concerts and a popular summer movie series.
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Insider Tips
One of Columbus' BestNominated for best place to see live music for its gorgeous acoustics and an interior as impressive as most of the events it hosts.
ParkingThe parking lot under the Statehouse is the best place to park. Use the 3rd Street entrance.
BinocularsBYOB or rent them for $8, 'cuz if you're sitting in the cheap seats, squinting isn't enough.
Schedule
| 08/29/2008 | Disney Presents the Lion King (Columbus, OH) |
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| 8:00 pm | ||
| 10/24/2008 | OPERA COLUMBUS PRESENTS "THE PEARL FISHERS" |
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| 8:00 pm | ||
| 10/26/2008 | Pearlfishers |
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| 2:00 pm | ||
| 12/31/2008 | OHIO THEATRE SUMMER MOVIE STRIP |
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| 12:00 am |
