A magical place that I dearly enjoy to attend whenever the opportunity presents. A lot of great nights here.

Awesome performance space with great shows. There’s free valet parking for Lexus’s which makes parking easy. It’s a beautiful performance space with helpful ushers. The concessions are pricey, but that’s to be expected.

Our first time to visit...we attended a reception, followed by a musical in the theater. The facility was excellent. Valet parking was extremely well run, entering and exiting although expensive..,but other parking very close. Security on entering was plentiful and quick. The theater itself was impressive and well presented. Will look forward to the next opportunity.

Very large beautiful theater with lots of comfortable seats. Very large attended elevators for easy access to the upper levels. Very adequate concessions on each floor with plenty of staff to keep the lines reasonable. Large clean restrooms on each level. Plenty of nearby parking. And very professional polite staff!

I know they trying to fit lots of people in there howeverrrr their seats arent big girl friendly. Would I go again yep. But Id sit in different seats. Theater was nice tho

I love this place except the seats are extra close together. Went to see Set It Off play and it was so good. The theatre is pretty cool. Theres a garage for parking and its pretty easy to get in and out. Overall, nice venue.

Went to go see Rent. It was my first show there. Place was really nice. Seats were comfortable. Drink and RR lines were fast.

I visited last night to see the Color Purple. The show was EXCELLENT! The reason I am writing this review is to say thank you to the Amazing manager ( unfortunately Im unable to remember his name, and I tried calling to get his name but no one was able to help) I had a visibly issues, this manager was so kind and helpful and I cant thank him enough. He really helped to make my experience so enjoyable. I am forever grateful. Great staff! GREAT SERVICE!

Great venue! Beautiful layout and clear sound throughout. Hard not to appreciate the full scope of this wonderful establishment!

Attentive hosts/hostesses. Very upbeat group and FUN personalities both before and after the production. Excellent layout from parking to venue and ease of finding seats. Also JERSEY BOYS cast and performance were perfect! So fun!

Amazing venue..Tuts did A Chorus Line and it was everything you could want in a classic! The ending was over the top fantastic! Just a great place to see live theatre.

The theater was absolutely gorgeous. I was pleased with the seating. It seemed that no matter where a person sat, the view was good. To top it off, the food was phenomenal and even though you cannot take food into the theater, it was well worth it. I will definitely visit again.

Too small. Parking is a mess: it can take a half hour to get to your vehicle and then another hour to finally get out to the street. We have attended events here that we have seen elsewhere (e.g., San Francisco), and its always been disappointing because the stage is too small. Even the seats are too small. The expensive seats are horrible and the cheap seats are pathetic. This is in great contrast to Jones Hall. We plan never to go back. But if you can stand the inconvenience of the physical plant, you can hear the performers; theres nothing wrong with the acoustics and sound system.

Beautiful center, nice restrooms. Entry was well organized, however, intermission seemed a bit chaotic. I am hot natured and while I was cool in the lobby, it was too warm for me during the production. Luckily, even on a cool evening event, I wore a sleeveless dress with a sweater that I was able to remove. Our seats were in Central Orchestra, Row U, seats 103 & 104.

Attended Paw Patrol Live with my kids. We were in the upper balcony but could still see just fine.They loved every minute!

Very nice!! There is a parking garage adjacent to the building so there is a little walking involved. Sat in mezzanine seats during the performance. There is a concession stand on the 1st floor that sells snacks & adult beverages. It was very clean (including the restrooms) & there were ushers to assist. Definitely 5 stars!!!

The theater is located downtown Houston. Is a great place to see a show. Parking is easy within a few blocks. Seats are comfortable is view is great all are pubs the theatre

Awesome. Fabulous stage, lots of seating. Exceptional sound and lighting. Skye and her team are on point!

The seats have you like sardines but the view(s) are good pretty much anywhere. Very good sound system too..

Volunteer staff was pleasant. Tight security. Comfortable seats. Not sure if it is the design of the buildings acoustics or the sound engineer for the Color Purple, but some dialogue was difficult to hear, (volume)

Ive wanted to see Phanton of the Opera for over 20 years. What a wonderful performance. The cast was amazing and kept me on the edge of my seat. Parking for the event was $12. There were 3 garages within close walking distance. The center has an elevator and wheelchair entrance. Valet parking is also available. Cocktails and light snacks are available in the lobby for purchase.

I go to the Hobby Center about 12 times a year. It is a great venue to watch shows. The only reason it doesnt get 5 stars is because it takes so long to get out of the garage after a show. Worth it though to see such quality live theater in Houston!

Love this venue, staff extremely friendly each time we go. The food, especially pasta, is good too. Large servings as well.

I love going to the Hobby Center. I have been a season ticket holder for about 3 years now. I enjoy a majority of the shows that come through and even find some new favorites along the way.I cannot speak highly enough of some of the ushers/volunteers and the valet service is wonderful (over priced for something I find to be a necessity). Anna, the attendant, is absolutely amazing.It would be 5 stars, but:* My mother, also a season pass holder, is not always offered entry through the handicappable door (faster security check). Most times, when she is, Im not allowed to go through either, even though shes a high fall risk, and Im there to be her support when her cane isnt enough.* At the end of the shows, my mother always walks down the stairs because the wait time for the elevator is incapacitated by able bodied guests. Often, there is no where for her to sit while waiting, so she walks down the stairs instead. Other guests have been very rude about her being slower than most and me walking just ahead of her to catch her should she fall.* Ive been slammed in to by the elevator door because the sensor didnt go off. The steward didnt offer any response or remorse. Just turned her key and kept the elevator moving.* The concessions are WILDLY overpriced compared to some of the other performing arts halls in the area. $4 for a 16.9 ounce bottle of water? $48 for a bottle of $10 wine? $15 for a 6 ounce plate of pasta? I get it, I work for a nonprofit, too, but thats asinine.

Nice theater for a variety of traveling shows that come to town. Expect to spend some time parking and navigating to the level that you purchased. Food and adult beverages are available pre show and during the show. The theater is well staffed and usually the ushers are very friendly.

World class venue for a world class city. Great acoustics. Well managed and well run by management and a well trained staff.

Fantastic place for Houston theatrical events. Theres parking at front and also valet parking. Theres some restaurants nearby. The staff are friendly and helpful. They serve drinks, cocktails and some food. Plan your night out with the hobby centre.

Great venue for music and shows. Restaurant on site was a bonus. Nice way to spend an evening. Would like to see them schedule more music.

Great performance. Beautiful theater. We were pretty high up and could still see really well.

As a Long Island native, I’ve seen lots of shows on Broadway. My standards are high and my expectation was slightly lower than what I was used to. The hobby center exceeded my expectations. I have been to lots of shows and the facility is wonderful.

Had a great time here!! Came to see SET IT OFF!!

This is truly one of the great gems of the Houston area. This iconic venue hosts some of the greatest broadway productions that have ever been created. The staff has been continuously impressive and the parking garage immediately adjacent to the center is very convenient. Ive only seen a couple of shows here so far, but Im excited to continue coming for the coming years here in Houston. Thanks so much for making this world a better place through inspirational theater!

I love the theatre, and this is such a beautiful one. Every show that Ive been to there has been spectacular. However! Just avoid the upper gallery seating, especially if youre a little larger of a person. The seats up there are noticably smaller than the seats lower down. I caught Cats there at the last minute in the upper gallery and there was so little personal space (the woman next to me was basically laying on me) that I gave up and watched the entire second half from the stair. People just really need more space to breathe than that.

I love going to the theatre here and I love the food they serve although it is pricey. However I am totally ok with that, because it is good food and youre at the theatre. I expect that. I expect to pay 4.00 for a can of coke. What I didnt expect and what I am not ok with is paying $8.00 for a thin slice of dried out chocolate cake that taste like it was something that was purchased three weeks ago and cut into the smallest slices for the sake of having chocolate cake on the menu and to last through a two week run. This cake size doesnt even compare to the other cakes there. Seriously Hobby, remove the cake as an option or at least purchase a chocolate cake that is eatable.

Great venue and small so very easy to walk around! Will return.

Awesome atmosphere to enjoy a play and performance. Every seat still has a vantage view point. Parking cost is reasonable.

The play was kinda dead except for the DaBrat. They didnt have play Bills, which was tacky to me. But I guess if it was a hood production than not having something is a part of the plan. I would recommend it to anyone.

Enjoyed a Great Night Out in Beautiful Downtown Houston with Perfect Weather, and watched Once On This Island Musical Theater with my Son at The Hobby Center !A Great Way To Celebrate His 2nd Chance at Life

Ive noticed allot of changes in recent years. This year is the first year that even after curtain call people were still allowed to get to from there seats and go in and out.Also, the metal detectors took away from the experience of going to see a musical. I know...we live in sad times but there has to be a better way than making patrons feel like they are walking into a place that is presumed to have allot of from. Makes people feel uneasy. At least it for for me.

Great place! Very clean and fantastic performance. I will definitely go again!

I saw Aladdin here with my daughter and other family and it was such a good show! The heater is beautiful and regal. A true gem in Houston!

Went there to see the Nick Jr. Live show and was very impressed with the parking, areas outside the theater, and inside the theater.The only qualm I have were the seats are definitely a little tight for heavy set people. Thia, however was not enough to detract from all the theaters strong attributes.

Great show selections. We have season tickets so we dont miss out. A beautiful facility for night on the town.

Underground parking that connects to venue. Fast drink service. Friendly staff. Seats in mezzanine seem a bit far from stage but not too bad of a view

Great show. Staff was so friendly.

Very friendly staff with more than enough directions and guidance throughout the venue. Very clean within all of the facility . Sound quality was good. Right Gallery seats row C 11,12,13 for Tedeski Trucks concert were great and not overpriced if you take time to visit their box office.

Good place to visit Houston. Seats are good. Nice Parking area.

Sarofim Hall is one of the most beautiful theaters in texas. Seeing Andrew Lloyd Webbers Love Never Dies was the second time ive seen a broadway show here, and the view from mezzanine center was amazing. The acoustics are world-class, and it sounded like they could have gone without microphones if they had to. Parking is easy just like all of the theater district, park underground and walk up, make note of which staircase you used and mark it on your map. IE: parking stairs K, down two flights and to the left of the door

The views in all areas of The Hobby Center are spectacular. Parking in the garage is easy, just expect to walk 2 blocks from the garage.

Love the spacious seating but dislike the lack of signage to let you know what floor youre on or where youre located in the building. We climbed the stairs and were confused. Along with many others.

I love the place & the performance. Will definitely be going back soon for more expressions of Art in musical form. Ase.

I have been here Many times and the plays here never disappoint the plays are just so good and its relaxing to

For spending around $200 for a family of four, itd be nice to have been able to at least see the entire stage setup from where we were sitting. The top quarter of the large video background was not viewable to us due to the stage curtain above.

Great show, it will be a while before another one. Come from Away show

I was in the gallery up high, but still a great view of the stage and the sound up there is terrific! Drinks are pricey ... of course I saw Tedeschi Trucks Band there

Great venue, very friendly people. Balcony seats were a little bit too firm. Hello Dolly was very enjoyable.

Have the Broadway series tickets. The facility is top notch. Love having lunch at Diana.

Went to see the Color Purple. Great show, and super staff. Convenient parking adjacent to building. Beautiful building.

Great venue, fabulous shows that are affordable. Easily accessible, and offers vallet parking. They have a gift shop and several restaurants to dine in. Enjoy.

Saw a traveling Broadway musical here. The seating process was smooth and the ushers were extremely helpful. Views from the Mezz were perfect and comfortable. There is a dedicated pickup lane for rideshare, making it easy to meet your ride. Overall, a well staffed and designed place to watch theater!

Friendly staff. Open second floor balcony with view of skyline. Fantastic performances. Only negative point is the traffic on exiting garage due to proximity to highway and congested roads.

I saw Once On This Island and it was Amazing! The actors were very prepared and I got to sit on stage

This place was great. We got good seats. The early bird picks first. Lol !!!

Its a beautiful building and all of their shows are amazing. I really love and appreciate what they do ️

Great theater horrible parking garage. I would suggest if you can park on the streets and walk over to the theater.

Great faculty, wonderful shows, bad parking.Heres the thing about the parking. Dont use the valet service unless you want to spend a lot or like waiting. I have *heard* that if you pre-tip the valet a $20 you might get a spot up front. Otherwise youre going to be put in with all the rest and it will take a while for them to get your car. A long while.You are much better to park in the underground area. It actually saves cash and youll get out faster.The trick is getting there **early**. Give yourself 30 minutes extra. Slide in easy, take a leisurely stroll through the lobby, use the restroom, and saunter to your seats. Its such a better experience to have time to enjoy yourself. Otherwise, your going to be the people all hot and upset, that everyone else will be staring at and making fun of..

Island musical production was terrific. Facility has great overall design

My family and I have been to numerous musical and plays here. We’ve enjoyed each event we’ve attended and have always had a great experience.

Best place to get out have a drink and watch. A good show

We went to see the Wiz and enjoyed dinner before the show. Everything was excellent!!

Never been disappointed with a show here, food is great and drinks are a little pricey but shows are worth every penny.

I brought my family to see Alladin. I had seen it in New York and thoroughly enjoyed it and wanted them to experience the awe and wonder I did. It was my first time attending a show here and I was not disappointed. Nice facility, friendly staff, comfortable seating. Top that with an AWESOME show what more can you ask for!

Once on an Island was romantic, thought provoking and it had a surprise ending!

I like here so beautiful

Great place, staff is nice enough to your face....drinks and food are wholly expensive. Bring your savings for it. Chairs are a bit uncomfortable for longer viewings.

Anywhere that we can take in the wonders of the theatre is a great place. I was surprised to see that now there are cup holders on the armrests. Makes it more like a movie theater to me.

Aladdin was excellent! The Hobby Center is a wonderful theater. I have yet to sit in a bad seat. The ushers are extremely friendly and helpful. The acoustics are great. The seats are comfortable. My only complaint is that they do not always check the date on their canned soft drinks which can mean you get a stale beverage. They replace it immediately, though, if you show them the out of date can.

We are so blessed to have great arts in HTown. When did people stop dressing up? Its like we are in Austin.

Wonderful performing arts center with excellent restaurant for pre show dining.

Great crowd control for the womens bathrooms: I was in and out in less than 5 minutes despite a long line.

I became a season ticket holder for 2016-17 season simply because I want to guarantee the Hamilton ticket for the 2017-18. Apparently I had no idea what I was signing up for. I fell in love with Broadway shows and musicals even before seeing Hamilton!In case you wonder about parking space, come a little earlier to park on the street if you dont want to pay for valet or garage parking.

Amazing production and seating is good so you arent constantly looking at the back of someones head

Wowowow we came to the hobby center to watch Spring Awakening and it was fantastic. Beautiful auditorium with the stars shining overhead throughout the musical. It was a great experience

Visited here for the Trolls Live concert. The overall experience was great. The location offers booster seats, concessions and big restroom facilities.

Our seats on the 4th floor mezzanine was perfect. There wasnt a long bar wait. And seats are leveled high to where you arent looking at the back of anyones head.

Great venue. Went to see Set It Off. Had fun. Clean restrooms great atmosphere. Beautiful view. Bistro had on two options etouffe that was soupy and chicken with hashbrown casserole which was hashbrown and sourcream. Have to get better food cause for forty dollars it wasnt appetizing. Drinks were great!

So good! Very nice venue with drinks on site. Great theatre!

Volunteers are fabulous. Shows here are wonderful, even in the less desirable seats.

Nice venue, no food and overpriced drinks. Restroom situation is just dumb, only on the first floor.

Went to see Mamma Mia, the staff was excellent and very knowledgeable.

Nice acoustics. Tight seating. Cozy.

Went with my grandsons class field trip and had a wonderful experience... all of the staff were very friendly, kind and considerate... will definitely be returning in the near future

Attended a matinee for Spring Awakening. Ushers were very helpful. Beverage carts and bars were on every floor for convenience. A lovely experience.

I attended The Secret Garden in October, and most recently I attended Sleeping Beauty and Her Winter Knight, 2 musicals of the 6 Ive purchased as a subscription for the 2017-2018 opening season. Something Ive always wanted to do. Snack items, food and drinks are very expensive. Otherwise its a great place for theater entertainment. My preference is not so many kids, but I should have expected that.

I have been coming here for years and usually enjoy my time. This week during Cats, it was not a very enjoyable evening. The elevator attendant was horrible! Nasty attitude and slowed everyone down. Next was the valet... I understand that people need their cars in a timely manner but driving 70 mph out of the garage and through the driveway while people are exiting is unacceptable! I was highly disappointed in the staff.

Lovely theater, but stairs too steep! Hello Dolly production was outstanding.

Excellent facility for a musical. Went to see Spamilton. Fantastic show. Great performers!!The staff at the Hobby Center are top notch. Very friend and extremely helpful. Made us feel right at home.Overall it was a wonderful experience.

We always enjoy the Hobby Center. We look forward for more family shows and plays in 2020.

Great shows, awesome theaters but getting there can be hell.

Enjoyed the atmosphere, an all the good people that worked there where so helpful