The Riot comedy club is a good spot to catch a show. The service was great. You scan or code pull…read moreup the menu and the servers bring everything to you very promptly. It is not a big space so it is really great for crowd interactions with performers. I had the chicken lettuce wraps, really good chicken salad mix with loose butter lettuce leaves, delicious. Drink minimum per guest is 2 which is standard at most places I have been to. This is a great spot to check out a show the staff were great the service eas awesome!

If you want to go, do NOT buy reserved seats! Both times we went we were seated in GA when we…read morebought reserved table. BOTH times they said Nothing to us & sat us. The second time we asked why & they said "because we have those tables reserved for 'OTHER' reserved table customers--not you. We overbooked". Nothing was offered. Finally, the owner came over after much back & forth & offered a free drink. After that, the Riot manager offered to refund us if we left!!!!! We accepted One drink. They could have handled it so many different ways. Starting with Not telling us we were LESS important to them than their other customers. They could have been honest upfront & offered to give us the difference in ticket price. But instead, they don't care & they just hope you don't know what's going on!!!!! Terrible customer service. Or, maybe they want the people sitting in their reserved seats to look a certain way. I feel if we tried a third time we would AGAIN be seated in GA. They do not care!!!!! They were Rude & acted inconvenienced that we said anything to them!!!! No idea how to run a business or treat customers! This is a regular scam they are running. We talked to others after the show that also bought reserved & sat in back corner GA folding table. The manager told them "they should have bought VIP if didn't want to sit there"!!!!! THEN when show started & VIP tables in the center needed to be filled, they moved the GA people to those tables and NOT the couples who had questioned why our payment was not honored. This was the ultimate insult. The manager was angry with us that we dared to ask about our seating. These Riot does not deserve a dime of your money.

Really cute, small theater in the neighborhood. A friend's daughter was in a production for the…read moresummer children's class so I tagged along w the proud parents to see Urinetown: The Musical (the kids & teachers had 2 weeks to prepare for the production & I was very impressed!) . The theater has an attached parking garage for convenience as everyone knows how parking is in this area. Small, clean lobby, ample bathroom stalls & an intimate theater with a balcony area. Seriously when I say intimate, I mean every seat in this place guarantees a good view of the stage. I will be checking their website for shows as this was a very nice experience!

I came to the Queensbury Theatre to watch Elf: The Musical with my mom and I was so impressed by…read morethis small theatre in Memorial! The tickets were easy to buy online and I even got a student discount and my mom got the senior discount ($10 off each ticket). About a week before the show, I received and email that informed me of free parking at each show in their garage, which is almost unheard of when going to the theatre! We arrived about 30 minutes before the show started to see the theatre and it is beautiful! There could not be a bad seat in the whole place! We were in row G on the lower level and it was a great view!! The whole cast of the play was so fun and great at acting! I enjoyed the performance here just as much (if not more than) a show in the city at some of the larger theaters!! I can't wait to see what else this theatre has to offer and come back for another show!

Stages is my favorite performing arts theater in Houston! Ever since I saw my first show here, The…read moreHeart Sellers, I knew I had found something wonderful and was hooked. Since then I've gone on to see The ripple, the wave that carried me home, and the latest show, The Lehman Trilogy. Each show Ive watched here has been wonderfully well crafted in storytelling, acting, and have been very immersive to the audience. You can definitely feel the love that was put into each production. I've been enjoying going to opening preview night of each of these shows, there's something really different about seeing the first live performance for each production. Seeing the directors and producers all watching their hard work come to life, the roaring standing ovation. It's a great place to be at! I fully recommend people to check out their productions as they're never a disappointment to me!

Wow I came to see a play at STAGES, based on the life of Lauren Anderson, the black prima…read moreballerina! I had great seats right in center,but really the venue is so intimate there is not a bad seat in the house. The play Plumshuga: The Rise of Lauren Anderson. I believe this was the last performance of the show. Shes a Houston icon. It was a story of her life, told thru Houston Ballet dancers and other amazing actors. It was authentic, and showed a black woman's plight of becoming one of the best dancers in the US, her perilious journey through addiction, and her life now. It was centered and focused on her voice, and it was beautiful story that should be heard by many Americans, not just the black community. Bravo Lauren Anderson!

First visit to the Alley Theater for the brilliant performance of "Fences" by August Wilson in…read moreHubbard Theater directed by Eileen Morris in the . I chose paid underground Theater District parking which is vast, great lighting, parking staff, and safe. Garage signage, yet, I found the twists a little tricky. Persevered and next time I'll be a pro. Friendly ushers, lobby bar, large restrooms, elevators, and comfortable seating. Houston Theater District always has fantastic shows.

This was our very first time find to a performance at The Alley Theater... it was absolutely a…read morewonderful experience. The seating is very comfortable and we had great seats. The play, Fence was great! Loved every minute of our visit!!

This is a wonderful venue and host to the amazing Broadway Across America musicals each season…read more I've been here several times, both in the main Sarofim Hall and the smaller Zilkha Hall for smaller productions. You can park across the street in a paid underground garage, or if you're lucky enough to find a street parking spot, certainly grab that! The entrance has a lovely view of Downtown which has made for great pictures at the time of graduations. There have always been ample staff on my visits for musicals and they are very helpful. There's a metal detector when you enter, then two large staircases on either side that lead you up to the mezzanine and separate stairs to the gallery. There's also an elevator that services all floors. On the mezzanine level there are multiple bars, often with themed drinks for the shows. But be careful - they come with hefty price tags! The halls themselves are gorgeous. Both have nice comfortable seating and wonderful sound. The view from the gallery in the main hall can be a little difficult for making out details on the sets, but it's decent.

I recently visited the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts to see Back to the Future: The Musical…read morepresented by Theatre Under The Stars. Parking was available for $20 in the parking garage. It was raining and able to navigate to the theater without getting wet. The venue itself is beautiful, modern, clean, and well-organized. We were able to enter quickly and our tickets were scanned with no wait. From the moment we entered, everything feels organized and easy to navigate, with helpful staff throughout the theater. Our seats were in the Mezzanine section and the view of the stage was partially obstructed by the back of people's heads sitting in front of me, but still had a decent view. The acoustics were excellent and the show was a fun, high-energy experience. Restroom lines during intermission were extremely long but seemed to move quickly. They had a variety of drinks available but I didn't purchase any. The overall experience felt seamless from start to finish. Except for the parking. After the show, was stuck in the parking garage over an hour trying to exit. However, the Hobby Center is a great venue for watching a show. Would absolutely come back to watch another show!

This review is for their performance in Houston…read more If you've been to other Cirque Du Soleil in the race park before then you know that there's no way around paying for parking. It will cost you $12 to park. The good thing about the parking is it was super organized so even though there were long lines of cars trying to park, the lines were moving; and once I had paid, the attendees directed me where to go and it took me less than a minute to park. Before you can enter the Grand Chapiteau, you have to go through your typical security measure. There are no metal detectors but they will look inside your purse if you have one. I was here with my sister and she didn't have a purse so we didn't even get checked. She did have a jacket on her but they didn't check it. This means you could sneak in your own snacks/drinks should you be inclined to. Why would one be inclined to sneak in their own snacks/drinks? Well, a bottled water/soda will run you $5. Nachos will run you $10. A Cotton candy will run you $8. Hot dog will run you $7. You see where I'm going with this? If you're coming here with your family (kids, wife, girlfriend, whatever), then you be better be ready to be dropping some $$$$. As for the show, it's your typical CDS stage/seating. You have the round stage with the seats surrounding them. I was lucky enough to get good seats to the right side and three rows from the stage so I was able to see everything clearly. If you opt to sit toward the back, some times you can't even see the faces of the performers clearly. The show started at eight on the dot. Some of the performances are pretty typical CDS where it would amaze you what a human body can do with training (contortionist, balancing act, juggling). Some of the other acts were more creative (invisible circus, finger dancing, animal impression). One act in particular was a combination of both where you have this dude playing yo-yo in the middle of the stage, but holy cow, he could control them yo-yos like they were a part of his body. I felt like he should have been competing in international yo-yo championship or something. All in all, I was happy with the show. This was also my sister's first Cirque Du Soleil and so everything was brand new to her and she was thoroughly impressed with the performances. CDS is always a fun event to go to and I definitely will go to whatever other Cirque Du Soleil shows that would make a stop in Houston.

3rd Cirque I've seen. Dralion 2002…read moreVarekai 2005 LOVE LOVE LOVE CDS...can't believe it's 12 years since my last one. Houston parking was $12; I parked the furthest away and still it wasn't far from the tent. I was concerned that the AC might not be working from a heads up review 4 days earlier...but, thankfully the AC was on and blowing good!! Toilets looked like porta pottys but they actually had lights and hooks to hang your purse---speaking of...I walked in the stall and there hung a yellow bag and a Kurios souvenir! I was like...HOW can one forget ALL that? Turned it in to an employee...hope the lady got her stuff back. The seats are small and very close together...I chose an end seat so I'd only have one person beside me. My seats were stage right 8 rows back...awesome! Show was exciting...as usual, I was amazed. Do yourself a favor and attend a Cirque de Soleil soon...it's well worth the $$$

This was such a fun thing to do while visiting Houston and honestly one of my favorite experiences…read morefrom our trip. The theater is small and intimate, which makes every seat feel like a great seat. You're close to the action no matter where you sit, which makes the entire experience feel more personal and engaging. I loved how interactive the show was. It's family friendly (not a kiddie magic show), so entertaining for adults as well. This would honestly make a great date night show in Houston too. Everyone has a chance to participate, not just people sitting in the front row, which keeps the energy exciting throughout. The theater itself is really unique, filled with antiques that give it so much character. It doesn't feel like a typical venue--it feels like part of the experience. I even got to go on stage and solve a Rubik's cube with my eyes closed and my hands behind my back, which completely blew my mind. I was genuinely shocked. That was definitely one of the highlights for me. Another thing I loved was the variety--there were multiple magicians performing, which kept the show fresh and interesting the entire time. Between the audience interaction, different styles of magic, and constant surprises, it never slowed down. Whether you're traveling, planning a family-friendly activity in Houston, or looking for a fun and unique date night idea, this show is absolutely worth it.

It was a perfect date night activity for us. Family friendly but funny for all ages. Lanny's magic…read moreis so slick and fast, really impressive. The mentalist Gerald did a great job. He even gave me a free beer. Really great for any occasion. Very pro veteran and first responder organization if you have served call them up for a discount.

This place is amazing. We went to go watch Joseph and the Amazing Technology Dreamcoat…read more The performance and singing of the cast was incredible! Overall was a beautiful experience. The cast makes you feel the story with so much detail and the laughter to enjoy each moment! Every staff member was friendly, welcoming and everyone had a smiling face.

Great show (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat)! Loved the small venue, and the actors…read morewere all so talented.