The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts Email Format
Performing ArtsTexas, United States51-200 Employees
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts in Houston, Texas serves as a hub for audiences, artists and arts organizations, connecting people with high-quality live performances. Opened in 2002, the campus houses two theaters, Sarofim Hall with 2,650 seats and Zilkha Hall with 500 seats. It hosts a full season of musical theatre produced by Theatre Under the Stars, its principal resident company, alongside a diverse slate of touring and Houston-based performances, including the Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center series. The center welcomes more than 400,000 audience members each year and emphasizes education and accessibility through programs such as the ExxonMobil Discovery Series that bring thousands of students to performances. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Houston, operating within the performing arts sector. In December 2025, it announced a collaboration with Charcoalblue LLP to design a replacement system for its venue.