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Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

800 Bagby Street, Suite 300, Houston, TX 77002
713.315.2400; box office: 713.315.2525
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Ranked #10 of 138 attractions in Houston
4.5 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
Type: Theaters
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Houston, Texas, United States
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

It is a great facility, its quite large and I would say there isn't a good seat EVERYWHERE in the house, but it is very beautiful and the staff is friendly. More

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13 reviews 13 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

A beautiful theatre with stars above your head! There are shows for everyone to enjoy! More

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Dallas, Texas
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

I've been to this venue on several occasions and every time I'm impressed by the facility. More

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Houston, Texas
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

I've been in Hobby Center once to watch "Come Fly Away" broadway tour. Nice experience. Like the building architecture and the contemporary sculptures outside. More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

There's a nice restaurant called Artista upstairs. There are two theatres - you're better off going to the Grand Hall where they produce the Operas as the smaller theatre lacks sense of occasion. Menopause musical, as the title would suggest is for old women - it seemed to be enjoyed by the older crowd. I found it mildly amusing. You're... More

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Houston, Texas
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56 reviews 56 reviews
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

Houston has its weak points. It's not particularly pretty or pedestrian friendly. But, one thing it does have is great museums and great theaters. The Hobby Center is a modern, spacious and very well maintained theater featuring a number of excellent local and traveling shows. More

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St. Cloud, FL
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

The play Come Fly Away was done in excellent taste at the Hobby Center. I have attended another play a couple of years ago, and the experience was just as good as it was then. More

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Houston, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

We have had several different subscriptions to musicals offered at the Hobby Center, from Wicked to Annie. We have had different seats during different ticket seasons. We do not recommend the rear orchestra, as it is far from the stage and difficult to see. However, the acoustics are fantastic, the staff are helpful, there are plenty of restrooms during intermissions,... More

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Houston
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2012

Great venue for musicals and is easily accessible. The building is tastfully decorated. and staff/volunteers are friendly. More

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taylor lake village, tx
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012

Good place to enjoy whatever is on the venue. Nothing "bad," but nothing spectacular either. More

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