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Ohio Theater

39 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
614-469-1045
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Ranked #4 of 61 attractions in Columbus
5.0 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
Type: Theatres
Description: Broadway shows are performed in this historic theater.
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Columbus, OH
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
129 helpful votes 129 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

What a great place to go to for a performance. Simply incredible historic theater which makes a great setting to see your favorite shows.

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King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

An extraordinary theatre - the Ohio Theatre is a beautifully preserved architectural gem. The only downside is seating. The balcony just keeps going and going such that the performers appear to be in a pit. Pay more and you'll appreciate your seats and performance more.

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Portsmouth, Ohio
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Attending any event at this facility is a step back in time to when theaters were true works of art.

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Westerville, Ohio
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

A step back in time but very well preserved. I've seen many a great show here. Great place!

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FRANKFORT
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

Decorative, not a bad seat in the place. Staff was very friendly. Only bad part was that I am disabled and the only sign I found for a restroom was down a flight of stairs and I could not find an elivator but I am sure they have one somewhere.

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Columbus, Ohio
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Very nice. Ornate, beautiful theater venue. Everyone who visits Columbus should give the Ohio theater a visit. The Palace is also very nice.

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Troy, Ohio
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

Convenient parking to the theater. Nice to see organ being played during off times of the show. Enjoyed by young and old.

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Pataskala, Ohio
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

Have visited for my daughters dance competitions several times. Dressing rooms are small but the ambiance of the theater is magical.

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Brentwood, Tennessee
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

Everyone should see the plaster work done on this shopiece of turn of the century rocco style design and an old time silent theatre organ.

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Columbus, Ohio
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

This is a beautiful, beautiful theater. Worth the price of admission just to sit in it.

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