Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
4.5
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Lost Traveler
7 contributions
June 2022
We enjoyed the Houston Symphony performance, we did NOT enjoy getting seriously gouged on food and drink prices. SIXTY bucks for a puny chicken sandwich, some fruit, chips, 4 oz. glass of wine and a very stingy serving of bourbon. That was at the snack bar. Dinner at the restaurant on site, Diana America Grill, is very expensive. Budget $100 minimum per person
The next issue are the very poor seating sightlines. Pray you don't get stuck behind a slightly taller person. We had to change seats
Parking is $15 bucks, expect to drive to the roof because the $25 valet parking occupies all the lower spaces.
Won't be going back anytime soon
The next issue are the very poor seating sightlines. Pray you don't get stuck behind a slightly taller person. We had to change seats
Parking is $15 bucks, expect to drive to the roof because the $25 valet parking occupies all the lower spaces.
Won't be going back anytime soon
Written 26 June 2022
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St_Matty
Houston, TX5,732 contributions
Feb 2020
This is a good venue and the seats are very comfortable. I have always found the staff to be very friendly and helpful. Seat prices can be a tad steep sometimes but that's just supply and demand. There is valet parking available, alternatively there are numerous car parks nearby.
I found the prices for drinks very expensive, $13 for a small glass of wine, my suggestion would be to go somewhere else beforehand and save yourself a few dollars.
I found the prices for drinks very expensive, $13 for a small glass of wine, my suggestion would be to go somewhere else beforehand and save yourself a few dollars.
Written 10 February 2020
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volcanogirl
Houston, TX16,216 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
We came to see the premiere of The Ugly Christmas Sweater Musical at the Hobby Center and enjoyed it immensely. The performance was in Zilkha Hall, the smaller, more intimate theater at the Hobby Center. Audience members wore their best ugly Christmas sweaters, and the environment was much more relaxed and casual than performances we've seen in the bigger theater. Lots of laughs and fun audience participation with singing Christmas carols and audience members being invited up on stage to walk the catwalk. Somehow they even made it snow inside the theater. The actors were masters of improv, and we laughed non-stop. I'm hoping they bring this show back; it would make a fun family tradition to attend year after year. There's a parking garage you can use attached to the Hobby Center; drinks and snacks were available for purchase in the lobby. The only thing we missed was that they didn't provide us with programs; show info. was only available via QR code. Overall we were really impressed and would love to come back and see another show.
Written 11 January 2024
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Ernest B
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June 2022 • Couples
The show was great.. Houston Symphony Led Zeppelin Show. The facilty was horrible. Basically the seats are very small and too close. If you are over 5ft 6in tall and over 170 Lbs. you will be uncomfortable. Who designed the seats? A major FAIL! I am 6ft, 215 Lbs and had to sit with my arms crossed for the entire concert and still touched my neighbor. Very poor seating.
Written 20 June 2022
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St_Matty
Houston, TX5,732 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
This is a good theatre, the staff are very friendly and the seats comfortable. We have seen a few good shows here. The drink prices tend to be on the high side but I think that is everywhere nowadays. Expect queues after the show if you valet park.
Written 27 January 2023
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keobouasay
Nederland, TX89 contributions
Nov 2012 • Family
It was our first time going to Hobby Theater and I went to see Les Mis on Sunday night. Weeks ago before buying the tickets I looked on their website and seating chart to make sure where I wanted to sit. There is an option to pick a seat and see what view of the stage you'll have. Well, I splurged for Box #1 and was so disappointed. I could only see 70% of the stage and anything that was going on on the left side I completely missed out on. There was a big screen for the background through out the show to help understand the events. I missed that also. Other than that the theater was easy to find and there was parking for a fee everywhere. It was a great show and I will go see more at this venue but lesson learned on Box seats. It seemed like the other box seats people were having the same problem as they were moving around trying to see the other side.
Written 12 November 2012
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econotraveller41
Houston, TX323 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
This was not my first trip to Sarofim Hall in the Hobby Center and I have enjoyed each visit prior to this one. I must say I enjoyed this visit as well, excepting our seats. In previous visits my wife always thought it would be nice to sit in the boxes. So, I ordered my tickets online, checked the view on the interactive seating chart, and purchased box seats! Boy, was I disappointed! The seats should have been sold as "partial view" seats because you couldn't see parts of the stage unless you leaned over the railing from your seat! What is the point of paying additional $$ for a blocked view?! The other couple in the box with us was smart enough to move at intermission but I foolishly stayed and it took away from a wonderful performance of Oliver! The actors playing Fagan, Nancy, the Undertaker, Oliver, and Bet were absolutely great in their performances! They were by no means the only good performances but they stood out for me. Anyway, if you go see a performance there you might want to avoid Right Box 8, Mezzanine, unless you know going in that you will need to do some awkward sitting and leaning to see "most" of the stage!
Written 17 April 2016
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Keriann W
New Mexico27 contributions
Mar 2013 • Couples
We may be a bit 'snobby' and tend to prefer center orchestra seats where we have to worry about the actors spitting on us, but we recently saw a show sitting in the right mezzanine, and it was wonderful! This is a beautiful theatre and a fabulous venue for quality productions. We will keep coming back!
Written 4 April 2013
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Sandra K
Houston, TX111 contributions
July 2016 • Couples
We saw Wicked on a Sunday evening and since it was a last minute "hey let's go here for a fun date night" and we've never been to the theatre I thought I'd start w/the "cheap seats" in the Gallery and I WAS IMPRESSED! There's really not a bad seat in the whole place so if you want to save money to be able to go to more shows this is a great idea. Now you do loose a bit of the magic because you can see the person on stage but can't see details like if they're wearing glasses, facial expressions, costume details etc but they were the easiest seats to get in and out of the theatre we've ever experience at any theatre! The show ended at 10:30 and since we were near the top row in the Gallery we were literally in our car in the parking garage by 10:45 because we were able to grab the first elevator and beat all the traffic out of the theatre. I'll buy those seats for every show unless it's a favorite show and I want to be in the thick of things - THOUGH THE SEATS ARE VERY SMALL - LIKE AIRLINE SEATS so you're on top of your neighbor so I'd rather have an aisle seat and be in the gallery than in the middle of a row even if it affords me a closer view - but that's just my opinion.
Written 29 July 2016
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Dashecky123
Houston, TX57 contributions
Dec 2014 • Family
This review is for the (Radio City Music Hall “Rockettes” Christmas Spectacular) in the Hobby Theater ~ Dec 2014. The Hobby parking garage filled up fast and was full 45 minutes prior to the show starting. This is the norm for Hobby Theater and other shows I have been to. I did noticed the Hobby was still accepting valet parking all the way up to the start of the show. The police tried to keep anyone from dropping off on the front street. We opted to park underground and walk to the Hobby venue. If you want a burger (etc.) the Hard Rock Café (HRC) is within walking distance and if you want to skip the HRC wait-line go to: www.hardrock.com/px/default.aspx?selLocation=HOUSTON to request Priority Seating before you get to the café. Make sure you tell the HRC you already requested Priority Seating when you go in. As for Hobby, they have a (pricey) restaurant/bar in Hobby. No reservations were needed for the bar in their restaurant. During the show we sat in Row G Seats 1 and 2; these seats were very nice (see the attached notes on the good and bad seats). Overall the Rockettes were very good. The only down side to this particular show was at the very end; they should of had a more climactic culmination that would of left the audience with a feeling of the holiday spirit and Christmas...
Written 23 December 2014
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Hi, joyful56. What would you like to know about this attraction?
Is the parking inside of a garage and is parking free?
Written 5 February 2020
Which seats in the upper level Section are the best in the hobby center?
Written 13 September 2018
Front middle or really any front several rows close to middle are good.
Written 13 September 2018
Il nuovo musical di Settembre Les Miserables qualcuno lo ha visto in giro per il mondo prima di acquistare biglietti per Houston ?
Written 19 August 2018
What musicals will be playing here April/May2018
Written 17 February 2018
Why in the world have you not corrected acoustics in gallery deplorable?
Written 6 November 2017
I know it’s sometimes warm in the upper gallery but never experienced sound/ hearing issues.
Written 5 October 2018
Buying tickets to see Lion King. What are the best seating areas without "breaking the bank"? I've seen it previously in Vegas but want to take my 15 year old son, who's not exactly excited, but I know he will be pleasantly surprised when we see it.
Written 3 July 2017
Tickets in the Mezzanine are reasonably priced and still provide a great show experience. Take your binoculars to see the costume and set details.
Written 4 July 2017
Upper Orchestra Center Row HH, first row....is there a railing that could block view of shorter patrons?
Written 19 April 2017
I didn't notice that the seats were removable. The seats aren't very comfortable but thank goodness for intermission. 😁
Written 15 July 2016
Alana_T07
Houston, Texas
How many stairs must you go up/down to reach Row A of the Mezzanine Level at Sarofim Hall? Is it possible to avoid the stairs leading down from the back of the Mezzanine?
Written 9 March 2016
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