Lincoln Theatre

I attended a beautiful play. I enjoyed the historic architectural. Just the history of the building alone drew me to the place.

Overall the theater was nice, I enjoyed the historical atmosphere and how you felt like you were transformed back to an time. The ushers were nice and I'm very proud that this theater is apart of our city's history.

Nothing like live plays. It's small so you really feel a part of the performance. Seats are roomy and comfortable.

Visited this theatre for the first time last Friday. Parking was easy and free in the lot across the street. There was a CPD officer on special duty to help with parking, questions, and street crossing. The volunteer staff was very friendly and welcoming. The refreshment area had several wine and beer options, as well as snacks. The theatre itself is beautiful and the seats seemed a little more roomy than similar theatres. Looking forward to returning in the future. Great venue!

There is a lot to love about this place beginning with its history rooted in the African-American community and its tradition of showcasing quality & alternative artistic performances. If you haven't seen a show here, you should. The place really is beautiful and you can appreciate it having been rennovated. The setting is intimate so every seat is a good seat. But, honestly, the actually seats need replacing. They are not comfortable to sit on, and you probably have about just as much leg room as you would on an airplane. Some pluses include good sound quality, alcohol sales, free parking, near downtown location and easy access to I-71.

Wonderful to support the revival of the historic Lincoln Theatre. We attended a meet & greet with jazz vocalists on tour & it was a rare & wonderful opportunity to hear them as they shared their stories. While I am not much of a jazz connoisseur, which does limit the likeliness of many returns, I do appreciate their gift & talent.The building itself is intimate which lends itself nicely to this genre of artistry. It is lovely on the inside.

You can't beat the free entertainment on the fourth floor during the Jazz Arts Group Fourth Floor Live series. Listen to guest performers in a intimate setting on the fourth floor studio

My wife and I came here for a High Kings concert and were very impressed.It's an intimate theatre that's lovely on the inside. We sat on the ground floor right about where the front row of the balcony would be right above us, and we were all the way off to one side. Yet, we had a great view and the acoustics (though I may not be the best judge of this) were great as well.The ushers were friendly and helpful as were the other service staff.

This theatre has possibly the most important music history of any venue in Columbus. I'm aghast that it has yet to be reviewed. Originally opened in 1928 as the Ogden Theatre, the Lincoln was created specifically to serve the African-American community in Columbus. It boosts at having hosted the first ever performance of the one and only Sammy Davis Jr., who made an impromptu stage performance at the age of 3. Other legends, such as Count Basie and Cab Calloway, played the theatre in its heyday. The neighborhood fell on hard times during the '70s and the Lincoln sat abandoned for 40 years, nearly facing demolition repeatedly before being added to the National Registry of Historic Landmarks. It's recently undergone an amazing renovation costing 13.5 million dollars, a renovation that I watched from my bike as I rode to and from work and school while living in the King-Lincoln District in 2008. The theatre has been restored to it's old beauty and is a sight to behold. It currently houses over ten local arts organizations, including Columbus Children's Theatre, The Jazz Arts Group and the OSU Dept. of Theatre. I can only hope that its success measures up to expectations. It's an incredible facility and a cornerstone in the revitalization efforts of the KLD.

A great theater rich in history and character! I recommend you buy a ticket here asap!