Short North Stage

First time but not the last time! Stop in to see Ain't Misbehaving- really enjoyed the cast/band/singers. Encouraged Audience participation at the appropriate times. The theater is very intimate holds about 300 people, seats comfortable, there places to buy light snacks but there are also restaurants nearby to grab a meal before show. Bathrooms are clean. It's worth a visit.

This theater is a gem and I'm not sure if people realize what they offer here. I recently saw the play "Nine" I won't give it away but it was top notch performances. I am Deaf so two interpreters were available and they did an outstanding job. The play was 2 hours long with a15 minute intermission. Next door but connected to the theatre is Ethel's. They sell drinks with a few candy snacks. We had a great time and would recommend coming to the shows. We already have plans on returning

We came to see HAIR. Man, the 18 kids in The Tribe worked their collective butts off. Loved the look of the stage and that the cast roamed around the theatre. Super enjoyable. The bathroom situation is untenable. Small bathrooms and many users. They had to hold the restart after intermission because the lines are so long. Beware.

Small and intimate, but a decent selection of shows to pick from. The stage is high, but I'm sure that's due to limited storage and production space, since this is right in the heart of Columbus. Of the few times I've been here, the sound system can sometimes be a hindrance to get into the groove of their productions. The women's restroom only has three stalls, so the line can be very long at intermission, so be aware. The side bar is a cute space with a few small tables and nice bar. They allow patrons to bring their take-out food here to eat before their shows, as long as you get a drink. Oh, and the last few times here, there's been a guy at the bar selling snacks and sweets, a great way to satiate your sweet tooth during the show.

Small venue but nice and intimate. Love it. Not a bad seat . Well I wouldn't sit in the front row. The seats are comfortable with plenty of leg space and cushion for the booty. Well it's true. Lol

The production of Rocky Horror Picture Show was amazing!!! It's been awhile since i had witnessed a play, and i am happy that i had a chance to watch this one. The banter between the narrator and audience/ hosts kept it fresh and upbeat during a lag in the show.. kuddos guy! Canmot wait til the mext one!!'

We saw a great production of the musical 'Hair' this afternoon at the Garden Theater aka "Short North Stage " productions. The actors and actresses were outstanding! They all put their heart and soul in recreating this play. They only rehearsed for three and a half weeks and did a production like it was second nature in knowing all the songs and acting! The theatre was perfect and intimate for this recreation! This was our first time here and looking forward to going back for other plays!

Six of us attended the Rocky Horror Picture Show in the Green Room on the Thursday before Halloween. While the dialog, singing and acting were five-star worthy, the production quality was crap. We were seated in D1 through D6. I was in D1, which is shown on the theater layout as in front of the right stage curtain, it was in-fact behind the curtain, blocking about 25% of my view of the performance (we paid the same price for our tickets as those with great seats)... so I subtracted a star. The sound system was about as good as my view. The wireless microphones on the actors kept cutting out as they spoke. The actors tried to compensate by projecting, but the cutting in and out of the sound made the dialog almost incomprehensible... so I subtracted a second star. Finally, and this is my opinion, the Green Room was not an appropriate venue for this production. The room is like an over-crowded strip club runway. It seemed the production was choregraphed to stage front and stage left, making it impossible for us to see a lot of the play from our seats in the D row. As a result, much of the lighting was directly in our eyes, and thus subtracting one more star. If this production were to have been on the main stage, not only would this non-profit be able to accommodate more sales, but the better production equipment and lighting would have made this the best experience ever. Instead, the technology and overcrowded seating layout ruined our night. While I recommend the Short North Stage and commend their hard work to bring quality performance to Central Ohio, I suggest steering clear of any production in the Green Room until it is renovated into a conventional theater.

Incredible production! Broadway level experience, stunning talent and overall amazing night out. 10/10 would recommend.

It is a great place to experience a show. Love the character of the theatre. We have seen two shows there and we plan on seeing more. Thank you for the exsperience.