Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, Houston

Located downtown on the edge of the Theater District, The Hobby Center opened to the public in 2002, featuring 60-foot-high glass walls with views of Houston's skyscrapers, Tranquility Park, and City Hall. The center is named for former Texas lieutenant governor and Houston businessman, William P. Hobby, Jr., whose family foundation donated the naming gift.

A new addition to the already significant cultural district, the Hobby houses two theaters: one of 2,650 seats (Sarofim Hall), home to the two resident companies, Theatre Under the Stars and Broadway in Houston; the other of 500 seats (Zilkha Hall), home to Uniquely Houston – an innovative, community-based program, featuring the area's rich-in-talent, emerging, nonprofit performing arts organizations. Attendees report that both halls are excellent performance spaces, with some remarking that the building's overall architectural style looks like it is out of the 1950s. Whatever the merits of this comment, it's still a first-class setting in which to enjoy theatrical performances and special events.

Why You Should Visit:
Broadway plays, symphonies, musicals and many other delightful evenings of entertainment here!

Tip:
Arrive early and order your drinks before the performance starts. It will give you more time to enjoy the intermission.
The only bad seating is in the boxes. Due to the architectural design, they are angled so you can't comfortably view the stage. If you must get the box seating, the ones highest up and farthest from the stage afford a better view.