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SAROFIM HALL
 The ornate opulence
of historic European and Broadway theatres is recalled in the
handsome interior of the 2,650-seat Sarofim Hall. Hobby Center architect, Robert Stern was
inspired by legendary theatre designers Herts and Tallant, architects of
distinction who practiced in Manhattan during
the early twentieth century.
Luxury and fantasy reign, as
the Sarofim’s gilded interiors invoke a gazebo under a starry, starry
night. Sumptuous golden latticework wraps around the hall, while
multi-storied, gold-leaf columns contrast with dramatic midnight blue
walls. The crowning touch is above - the Joe and Lee Jamail Celestial Dome
Ceiling, a breathtaking ellipse featuring twinkling fiber optic stars that
replicate the Texas night sky.
Every interior appointment
has been carefully considered, contributing to outstanding acoustics and
amplified sound: the fabric in the seats, the materials on the walls, the
ceiling’s configuration.
The theatre offers
three tiers: orchestra, mezzanine, and upper gallery. In this setting,
intimacy is 
heightened, as the farthest seat in the balcony is just 128 feet from
the stage. Private boxes, nestled close to the curtain, provide a lovely
nook for taking it all in.
Each
behind-the-scenes element - orchestra pit for 60 players, mammoth stage
traps with hydraulic lifts for hoisting scenery and performers,
comfortable lower level dressing rooms and stage
level dressing rooms, along with a sizeable loading dock - ensures that
the most lavish productions can play the Ruth B.
Bauer Stage in Sarofim Hall.
For theatrical booking rates and availability, please
complete our
Booking Inquiry Form or call our Booking Department at (713) 315-2548 or email booking@hcpa.com or fax at (713)
315-2402.
Additional Sarofim Hall information:
Backstage Policies
Technical
Specifications
Line Schedule
Seating Chart
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