The oldest surviving theatre in central Ohio and one of the oldest in the state, the Southern Theatre opened in 1896 as part of a performance space and hotel complex on the corner of High and Main Streets. The Southern was designed for the presentation of theatrical touring productions and later also accommodated silent films, vaudeville, first- and second-run motion pictures, dance, country music reviews, and community events. The theatre was closed in 1979, and after a 14-month renovation, on September 26, 1998, the 925-seat, jewel box Southern Theatre was reopened, providing a beautiful, accessible, and lively link to our community’s past and its bright future. 21 E Main St Columbus, OH 43215 https://www.capa.com/southern-theatre Meet at the MAC to carpool: 1:30pm Meet at The Southern Theatre: 2:00pm