Absolutely a beautiful experience!! Stunning interior and the performance was so good!read more

I just wiew the Barbiere Di Siviglia. Unfortunately I didn't like the interpretation. Most probably…read moreto defeat the linguistic barrier they exceeded in their comic interpretations. It is a comedy people not the Cirque of soleil! It looked like opera singer acting like clowns!. Very disappointed.. how to spoiled a Rossini masterpiece

Downtown Houston Pluses…read more1. Garage parking $18 pricey to park for a show but close to venue 2. Some areas to sit to eat and drink in venue 3. Good acoustics 4. You can exit the building to get fresh air during intermission Areas to improve 1. Exiting parking garage a mess - most exits were closed and you are directed to a few remaining exits plus you must have the ticket on the dashboard or you can't exit. 2. Main sofa seating that is comfortable is all scuffed up 3. Pretty lounge area with seating was closed 4. Restrooms are small and outdated and half of sinks or towels not working

Houston has my favorite Nutcracker. I had a great time attending the ballet this year. Parking is…read morereally efficient and worth paying the $18 for easy and safe access to the theater. Downtown has really expanded with the food options near the theater over the past ten years - if you haven't been in a while I recommend checking it out.

Love coming here. All seats are great and it's an easy in and an easy out. They have discounted…read moreparking for a nearby garage but I don't really like to do that at night. Lyft pick up is easy and fast. The performance is always great and we went to a Shaggy concert with the Houston Symphony and it was so much fun! Best show yet!

Beautiful venue with convenient parking. nice bar service before the performance. Light snacks…read moreavailable. Saw Elf performed. Kind of disappointing that there was not a single word spoken to give background on the movie, the format presented or anything else.

First time at the Houston ballet and I thought it was beautiful. Me and my friend purchased tickets…read morefor the '30 under 30' special ($15 each). We sat in the Grand Tier section on row A. For $15 I don't think the view was that bad. We went for the "Rock, Roll, & Tutus", I love classical ballet so it wasn't what I was expecting but it was good. Didn't really care for the tap ballet performances. It's pretty long so be prepared to sit for a long time. I'm giving it a 3 because of the RUDE customer service. Purchasing my tickets over the phone was a hassle. Secondly, me and my friend were interrupted TWICE while talking to another couple by an employee who wanted to check our tickets. We were practically followed every time we got up during intermission. The employee did not bother checking anyone else's ticket in the area which was strange. It was such uncomfortable experience!

Beautiful ballet company with beautiful dancers, live orchestra, and comfortable modern theater…read more The dancers are among the best I've seen in the United States and across much of Europe. I flew from San Francisco for a long weekend to see two performances of the same show and was happily surprised at the quality of the dancing, the music, the sets and staging and the theater. If you get a chance to go to Houston and see their ballet company, do it!

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!

I've had a few lessons with Dr. Bruton and he's very knowledgeable about the technicalities of…read moresinging. He is also punctual, so that was never an issue. However, there was very little opportunity to voice my own thoughts and there was much more over-explaining than actual practicing. Also, my musical interests were never considered and that plays a huge part in how one learns to vocalize. It really just felt like I was paying for a couple of strictly corrected warm-ups every lesson and that really took the fun out of singing. But if your goal is to become a great opera singer, this might be your guy!

Zach is a fantastic instructor who knows how to help you improve, not only as a singer, but as a…read moreperformer as a whole. He is not afraid to push when needed and articulates instructions well. He does a great job at helping you to understand and lean into your intrinsic talents when starting out without placing all the emphasis on the complicated technicalities of music. I highly recommend working with him!

This is a great venue for many UH-specific performances and events as well as for the larger…read moreHouston community. I attended various performances here for the music school, and was fortunate enough to recently attend an opera performance. The acoustics are very nice, and the first floor offers a wonderful view of the stage even from the back. The staff are very friendly and the ticket buying process was very easy. They scanned our tickets at entry with a QR code which was convenient. I would love to attend another opera or musical performance here. The UH choirs are also excellent and it is a pleasure to see them perform here.

The Moores Opera House is the University of Houston's answer to Rice's Alice Pratt Brown Hall. It…read moreopened accompanied by much fanfare in 1997 with a performance of Verdi's Requiem conducted by the dean of American choral conductors, Robert Shaw. I had the privilege of being one of the singers brought in to augment the university chorus. It was the last time I got to sing with Shaw who died in 1999. I found it a great pleasure to watch him coax the kids to produce a musical whole that was much more than the sum of the individual performers. The hall itself is wonderful. Small and intimate with only 800 seats, it still has a state-of-the art stage which can handle the biggest and most complex operatic productions. The small hall doesn't overtax the still-developing voices of the student singers in UH's music program. It also is a great venue for orchestra, choral and chamber music concerts. The ceiling in the hall features a work of art in the shape of a huge lighted ring entitled the Stella Project. I've never seen anything else like it. Its concert series isn't quite as impressive (and free) as Rice's but features some performances by Da Camara and Ars Lyrica in addition to student and faculty productions. To get here, take the Cullen exit off of I-45 and then UH exit 16.

I just went to see Beauty and the Beast Saturday evening, and it was amazing!! The musical was…read moresurreal and close to the original animation. My husband and I both cried because it was sentimental of how we related to the actual animated film. My only advice would be to NOT take babies or children who aren't capable of sitting still and listening to the show. The first half of the show was interrupted by a couple allowing their baby and toddler to continue to whine and repeatedly ask for her mama. After a while, the dad finally left with his baby. Naturally, it was only after attracting some attention from others that the situation became evident. We adore babies/children; however, this was not the place for them. I blame the parents for being self-centered and ignoring their baby by allowing her to whine and waiting until almost the end of the first half of the show to excuse themselves out. I wish the staff would have noticed and stepped in. They're usually vocal when it comes to food or pictures and should also pay attention to whining babies.

Wow so I finally bought some last minute tickets to see Life of Pi! The show and cast was amazing…read more The venue is located downtown and if you go see an evening event you'll get treated to a beautiful backdrop of a towering skyline full of twinkling lights. Parking in the adjacent garage is $15. Next time I will get there at least an hour prior to get lower level parking. We arrived 15 minutes prior to show time and it took us at least 10 minutes to park and walk into the performance center. And we waited for 25 minutes just to get out of the parking garage when the show was over. Lesson learned. Everyone was dressed from casual (boo) to dressy/business casual (ladies in sundresses and some had heels or little sandals and men were in slacks and dress shirts or polo shirts and some men had suits or jackets or just a buttoned down collared shirt and khakis.) Personally, I dont like to go see a performance and see people in shorts and t shirts especially on a Saturday night performance, It runs the gamut in case you're wondering "how should I dress?" Intermission offered a full bar and snacks and candy. Tickets for our seating area were $128 pp next time I'll sit closer and pay more. Overall we had a fun time!

If you're a local or just visiting Houston, Miller Outdoor Theatre is definitely a must visit! Took…read moremy kids here last Friday AND Saturday to take advantage of seeing some free shows (FYI all shows are free) Friday was a light crowd, plenty of space on the lawn. You can reserve your tickets 10am on Fridays on their website however tickets go FAST! I prefer the lawn it's space for my kids to run around and we can spread out on a blanket and bring food, drinks and snacks. SMOKING IS PROHIBITED! Which one guy on Saturday decided to break this rule. Lawn chair are permitted to use. I prefer Friday night events as opposed to Saturday nights because Saturdays are CROWDED. Also parking can be a nightmare. However it's great family fun. There are restrooms available they also sell snacks and beverages (I bought a bottle of soda for $4!! Definitely bring your own food and drinks)

Had the chance to check out a viewing of Wicked with a friend of mine. We had a great time! You can…read morepurchase food, but we opted to grab a bite to eat elsewhere. In all, no complaints, besides my friend whining about the bugs (she's not used to the South lol). Also something to note, they obviously have seating, but you can opt to bring your own chairs for the lawn. Also, tickets are free and they go fast, just an fyi.