I really enjoyed the ballet we saw. Really a nice place.

The Phoenix was an amazing new opera. Thomas Hampson in the lead role blew away a lot of the audience. Quite why the theatre was not packed full I have no idea as this opera I will undoubtedly become an American classic.

This is such a good place for visit! Strongly recommend. Majestic concert hall, bright show, talented actors and singers. So good for rich impression and many positive emotions.

It was outstanding. Bravo!

This place makes my heart sing. Its such a beautiful venue and really makes for a great night. The food is decent, but come early if you plan to eat and have a drink before hand.

Houston Grand Opera is back at the Wortham!Balcony is the best (and most reasonably priced) seating. You still have an amazing view. And its better than the grand tier because the ceiling is lower in the grand tier which partially ruins the grand-feel of the show. Its also better than orchestra seating because of the viewing angle; you can see the whole stage better (less obstruction from those seating in front of you). And lastly, you can see the orchestra :)One complaint is that its freezing in there. Im used to theatres being cold, but this had to be 40-50 degrees. Maybe its colder higher up?

World class opera performed

Worst set design I’ve ever seen for a Rigoletto production. Y’all trying to out think for one of the classics. All the thoughts about post WW1 aesthetic was totally lost. Costumes were good, the make up wasn’t in play for those seated above mid orchestra. Rigoletto’s baritone was excellent, Duke’s tenor deserved the little applause he received. Gilda’s soprano got lost if she wasn’t straight on to the audience...weak. Worst Rigoletto I’ve ever seen.

Everytime is a new wonderful experience, hopefully one day they will get better catering, but for the meanwhile just the atmosphere and the plays are enough to keep going.

Its a Houston institution, support the arts people! Also if you are unsure about opera dip into some Puccini. Thats some telenovella stuff.

Every performance is like being sucked in a story book (or movie if you prefer). The performers, stage and costume design, adaptations, everything is orchestrated perfectly for unforgettable experience!

Great picture spots

Wonderful opera, La Favorite. Fantastic voices!

Loved the Milagro de recuerdo show! Hope you bring it back next year.

I went to see Saul at Houston Grand Opera. It was the most horrific and disgusting interpretation of the bible story of Saul and David Ive ever seen. I didnt expect it to be perfect, but it completely misrepresented the story with falsehoods and raunchy displays. Makes me question the direction the artistic directors at HGO are taking and concerns me with what they will do in the future.

Attended Concert of Arias. Fantastic performances by all!

I think that the Opera is not for everyone. It was a fun new experience for us, however we would have enjoyed a different production. The inside of this opera house is really beautiful and intimate. We even walked there from the ball park.

We saw Aida. Pretty good showing

The opera house in Houston is beautiful and the every show is a transcendent experience. I do wish for a little more variety every season as they seem to repeat a lot of operas without much time in between seasons, aside from that I love HGO and I have a subscription with them.

Beautiful & Love Music & Stories

Amazing staff. Fantastic shows.

Beautiful theatre.

Reasonable acoustics, orchestra seats are average for comfort.

Love this opera house! My favorite place.

It is amazing. Everyone should go at least once.

This is not a PLACE, it is an EVENT. And, while the last opera was excellent, as usual, the event a week ago was a performance by the Houston Ballet. It was the best new ballet choreographed by Stanton Welch since his arrival. Truly excellent.

This is the most amazing organization. Im a member of the young professionals group and it has been the best experience. I have met a ton of people. The events are a blast, and the Opera has been mainspring.

Well performance, quality people nice place

HGO is one of the best operas we have seen. Getting better every year.

Went to Sweeney Todd and The little prince... Actually both were great experiences! Great music, great singing. The lyrics were always at the top of the stage if you couldnt understand them. The balcony is a little high up, but you can see the whole stage well. Bring a small pair of binoculars if you can. Still great seats!! Its worth going to, the seats werent too terribly expensive. Parking is normal price for Houston events. Place was packed both times. Wine was good on the intermission. Quiet, friendly atmosphere.

Dont forget where u parked. It can be a bit confusing

Great theater and 1st class performances. Houston has the greatest arts and entertainment in the country.

Creative. Great voices

I was SO EXITED to attend to an opera in Spanish Florencia en el Amazonas, and it was very sad that I couldnt understand half of what they were singing because the audio was not good at all! The singers were AWESOME the audio... was something else.

The top of the Houston theater scene is the Houston Grand Opera. Costumes and sets are excellent. Locally produced shows are especially creative.

We went to see West Side story this evening, and while the show was good, until the opera gets back to their home after Harvey damage, you should be aware of how unpleasant the temporary space is. It’s more of a gymnasium experience - super uncomfortable chairs, obstructed views that are not called out in the purchasing process, and the tickets were just as expensive. While I can tolerate the temporary space and be sensitive to Harvey damage, I did not appreciate still paying more than $200 for obstructed views and uncomfortable seats.

They dont call it grand for nothing! Beautiful beyond description

A Houston gem! Truly world class. Highly recommend.

We were upgraded to orchestra, it was a delightful night!

Amazing Aida performance

Aida was marvelous.

Whenever our sorority sister, opera extraordinaire Nicole Heaston Lane performs, Houston Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter always attends. The staff are wonderful. The theatre is phenomenal. And her performances, including this one in La Boheme, was spectacular. Every opera HGO has is always a wonder.

Dress rehearsal performance but excellent opera.

The hall is fine, the singers were talented, but LaBoeme sucks.

One on the best in America

Just went to the reopening of the Wortham Center after the flood damage from Hurricane Harvey. Magnificent concert with Placido Domingo and Ana Maria Martinez. Such magnificent performance. Placido Domingo performed in Aida, the very first opera in the Wortham in 1987. 31 years later he reopens the theater.

Perfect mucus and singing

Beautiful.

Absolutely fabulous

Opening night for young professionals package was tons of fun. pretend to be fancy and actually learn something about opera in the meantime. now a huge wagner fan. also, free drinks at intermission!

Excellent

Its so easy to forget how much better music is live. Excellent.

I went to see a production of the Abduction from the Seraglio and was impressed. It can be confusing to find your way if you have not been there before, but the staff were helpful. If you know you want something to eat or drink during an intermission, you definitely have to pre-order before a performance as you may not have time otherwise. The food options on-site are provided by Aramark, so it will not be the greatest, but much better than the Aramark fare at other venues even if it is just as expensive. Parking can be problematic, though as you may need to drive around to find a parking spot and the sign for the garage for the Opera is not the most visible. When going down Prairie Street, keep to the far left of the sign for valet parking and you should see a tunnel leading to parking before you cross the bridge. I recommend arriving more than a half hour before the performance since you may have to walk up stairs and through the Wortham Center tunnels if you park.

Saw Verdis Requiem. It was a great experience.

Good place if u like opera

Very nice. The bathrooms are small.

Great ballet

Beautiful

Excellent

Outstanding venue for Opera.

AWESOME

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