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Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall

Zilkha Hall's warmly bright acoustic continues to set the standard for halls of its size on both a national and international scale. The 500 seat theater is ideal not only as a performance venue, but also for meetings, presentations, and other special events.

With backstage amenities similar to its neighbor Sarofim Hall, but on a smaller scale, the venue has supported performances for chamber music, opera, theatre, the spoken word, nationally broadcast meetings and special events, corporate gatherings, as well as studio recording and movie production.

Designed by Robert A. M. Stern with acoustic design by JaffeHolden, Zilkha Hall is still referred to by its architect as "one of the highlights of my career." We invite you to Zilkha Hall to experience this extraordinary place for yourself.

photo credit: Frank White.

• At-a-
  Glance

  • Contact Info

    Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall

    800 Bagby
    Houston, TX 77002

    Phone: (713) 315-2400

    Website

  • Map

    Full map and directions

  • Parking Info

    The Hobby Center parking garage is located directly behind the complex with easy access from both Rusk and Walker streets. This 7-level, above-ground, 800-car garage offers self-parking ease for patrons and visitors alike. Event parking is an affordable $6 per vehicle. Valet service is provided during performances and in conjunction with Artista operating hours in front of the Hobby Center on Bagby Street, for $15 per vehicle between Rusk and Walker.

  • Accessibility Info

    Currently no accessibility information is available for this event.

  • Technical Specs

    STAGE:
    Proscenium Height - 24'
    Proscenium Width- 38'
    Grid Height - 51'
    Orchestra Pit Width (DS) - 43'
    Stage Height (from seating level) - 3'-2 1/2"
    Maximum Depression - Orchestra Pit - 8'
    Distance from Pit to First Row - 3'
    
    The orchestra pit is on an electrically-powered Link Lift. The loading dock has 1 loading bay and the door is 8'W X 12'H.
    The loading dock is approximately 46" above the pavement level.
    Pin-rail is 15 feet off Stage Left.
    
    SEATING:
    The maximum legal capacity of Zilkha Hall is 518.
    
    DRESSING ROOMS:
    We have dressing room capacity for 23
    All dressing rooms have wardrobe racks, makeup lights, bathrooms, and showers.
    See dressing room diagram. TECHNICAL INFORMATION: ELECTRICAL: Available disconnects: 1. 1-200A 3 phase switch stage right. 2. 1-100A 3 phase switch. 3. 1-60A 3 phase switch. House switchboard is an ETC Expression 3. The house system is dimmer-per-circuit. The house connector is 20A, 3-conductor stage pin connector. There are 250 house circuits DMX ports are distributed throughout the theater.
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    LIGHTING EQUIPMENT: ZILKHA HALL LIGHTING FIXTURES # TYPE LAMP 0 0 ETC Source 4 10degree HPL 750 0 0 ETC 419 Source 4 " 49 0 ETC 426 Source 4 " 58 0 ETC 436 Source 4 " 22 0 ETC 450 Source 4 " 18 0 ETC 415-30 Zoom “ 24 0 ETC 425-50 Zoom “ 66 ETC PAR “ CYCLORAMA FIXTURES: # TYPE LAMP 6 0 Altman GC-6 (3-circuit Ground Row) FFT 8 0 L&E BroadCyc FDN 6 0 L&E Ministrips MR16 Booms:......................10 Sidearms:....48 Additional lighting equipment is available locally for rental or purchase. SOUND EQUIPMENT: Main house mixer is a Crest Century Console, feeding 3 house main ceiling clusters. A much more extensive list of audio equipment is available upon request. The communications system is a 4-channel Clear-Com, and stations can be installed wherever necessary. HOUSE SOFT GOODS 1-48wX24h 24oz Red Velvet Grande Drape 1-48wX24h 24oz Black Velour Split Drop 6-10wX24h 24oz Black Velour Legs 4-48wX10h 24oz Black Velour Borders 1-48wX24h Black Sharkstooth Scrim 1-48wX24h White Sharkstooth Scrim 1-48wX24h White Leno Weave Cyclorama 1-48wX24h White Muslin Bounce 1-48wX24h Rosco Twin White Front/Rear Projection Drop
    
    Line Schedule/Rail Log
    
    Maximum Trim of Single Purchase (SP) Linesets 49' 3”
    
    All house goods must restored to house hanging plot at end of engagement.

  • NOTE: We do our best to ensure all information is accurate, however it's a good idea to visit the website or call the venue to verify the information.

• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    There are no current events at this time.

  • Upcoming Events

    09/10/10- 09/12/10	ACT@TUTS 2010: The Who's Tommy Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    09/19/10	Opera Gems Concert 2010: Church Roots and Operatic Wings: The Musical Journey of the African American Classical Singer Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    09/24/10	La Dirindina Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    10/16/10	She Told Me This. . . Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    10/21/10- 10/23/10	Dominic Walsh Dance Theater Fall Mixed Rep Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    11/13/10	1610 Vespers Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    12/31/10	Musical Resolutions Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    01/22/11	Deep Waters & New Horizons: Musical Evocations of Nature Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    03/04/11	St. Lawrence String Quartet: Adams and Beethoven Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    03/07/11	Inprint Brown Reading Series: Chitra Divakaruni & Gish Jen Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    03/27/11	St John Passion (at Hobby Center) Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    04/15/11	Ebène Quartet: Fin-de-Siècle Paris Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    06/10/11	Forbidden Pleasures Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    08/28/10	Life After Katrina, Part 2: The Katrina Ballads Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    08/12/10- 08/21/10	Terra Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    07/22/10- 08/01/10	Rent Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    07/18/10	Houston Brass Band: Full on Brass Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    06/15/10- 06/27/10	Menopause The Musical Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    06/11/10- 06/12/10	Mi Colombia Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    06/04/10	Apollo Travels the Globe Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    05/28/10- 05/29/10	The Curt Miller Magic & Comedy Show Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    05/14/10- 05/23/10	Jane Eyre Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    05/09/10	Roman Holiday Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    05/06/10- 05/08/10	Mixed Rep Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    04/29/10- 05/02/10	Meet Me in St. Louis Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    04/23/10	2010 Power of Legacy Soiree: Power to End Stroke Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    04/10/10- 04/18/10	Stephen Sondheim's Company Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    04/05/10	Virtuosi of Houston: Concerto Competition Concert Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    04/03/10	Imaginary Scenes Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    03/26/10	Steven Isserlis: The Romantic Cello Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    03/20/10	Springtime in Paris Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    03/07/10	Spring Dance Infusion Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    03/01/10	Inprint Brown Reading Series: John Banville & Abraham Verghese Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    02/19/10- 02/28/10	Camelot Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    02/06/10	Jonathan Coulton Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    01/28/10- 01/31/10	The Screwtape Letters Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    01/11/10	Inprint Brown Reading Series: Mary Karr Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    01/09/10	Focus Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    12/31/09	A Neapolitan New Year Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    12/19/09- 12/20/09	Amahl and the Night Visitors Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    12/12/09	Danscape 2009 Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    12/06/09	Virtuosi of Houston: Inaugural Concert of the 2009-2010 Season Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    11/20/09- 11/29/09	A Christmas Carol Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    11/16/09	Inprint Brown Reading Series: Orhan Pamuk, a Special Event Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    11/14/09	Playground of Love Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    11/11/09	The Illuminations Project 2009 Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    11/08/09	Opera Gems Concert 2009 Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    11/06/09	Hail, Bright Cecilia Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    10/18/09	Dance Infusion Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    10/15/09- 10/17/09	1909-2009: The Great Collaborators of the Ballets Russes Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    10/11/09	Nritya Choodamani Padma Bhushan Alarmel Valli Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    10/10/09	Critical Moments Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    09/25/09- 10/04/09	Oliver! Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    09/21/09	Inprint Brown Reading Series: Joseph O'Neill & Marilynne Robinson Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    09/20/09	A Musical Offering Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    09/10/09- 09/12/09	13 Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    08/30/09	Theater District Day: Travesty Dance Group Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    07/24/09- 08/02/09	The Producers Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    07/19/09	It's Almost Midnight Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    07/16/09	AFA (American Festival for the Arts) World Premieres Concert Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    06/27/09	4th Annual Rhythm of the Night Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    06/20/09	Memories of Spain Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    06/19/09	Houston Pride Band Season Finale Concert: Music Without Borders Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    06/03/09- 06/14/09	Defending the Caveman Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    05/22/09- 05/31/09	Evita Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    05/19/09	Behind The Iron Curtain Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    05/16/09	Around the World with Musiqa: A Family Concert Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    05/14/09	A Cabaret Evening with Lainie Kazan Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    05/13/09	Fayetteville Chamber Music Festival Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    05/10/09	Il Trionfo Del Tempo Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    05/09/09	Virtuosi of Houston: Graduation Concert of the 2008-2009 Season Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    05/04/09	An Evening of Romantic Concertos Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    04/30/09- 05/02/09	The Trilogy: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    04/24/09- 04/26/09	Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    04/16/09- 04/19/09	Children of Eden Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    04/07/09	VOX: Crossroads of America Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    03/23/09- 03/26/09	Framing Dance: A Discovery Series Program Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    03/21/09	Lighting the Way Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    03/13/09	GLOBAL CONVERSATIONS- jazz and ragas fused Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    03/05/09	The Hobby Center Intimate Evening Series 2009: Lorie Line Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    03/02/09	Ancient Airs and Dances Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    02/27/09	Cuarteto Casals: Musical Wanderers Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    02/21/09	Maggini: The Bold and Beautiful Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    02/20/09	Ars Lyrica: Women On The Verge Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    02/17/09	Project Divisi: The Bold & The Belligerent Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    02/16/09	Inprint Brown Reading Series: Ha Jin Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    02/12/09- 02/14/09	Bourne-Kylián-Walsh: A Masterful Mixed Repertoire Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    01/30/09- 02/08/09	Man of La Mancha Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    01/26/09	The Art of the Piano Recital Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    01/10/09	Music About Music Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall
    01/09/09	That's Love Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall