Hobby Center Zilkha Hall ~upd~ Online

The Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall was opened in 2001 as part of the larger Philbrook Museum of Art and the Tulsa Performing Arts Center complex. The hall was designed by architect Bruce Graham of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, with a striking design that combines functionality with aesthetic appeal. The venue features a 840-seat auditorium with a unique "vineyard" seating configuration, providing an intimate and immersive experience for audiences.

Sarofim Hall is the blockbuster movie. Zilkha Hall is the film festival.

Don’t let the size fool you. Zilkha Hall is a technical powerhouse. It features an orchestra pit that can be raised or lowered, a fly loft for backdrops, and acoustic tuning that makes unamplified vocals sound like honey. hobby center zilkha hall

Seeing a show in Zilkha Hall makes you feel like an "in-the-know" Houstonian. You aren't just seeing the national tour; you are discovering the next great playwright, a rising star vocalist, or a dance company that will be famous in five years.

Despite being a full proscenium theater, it maintains a cozy feel that bridges the gap between a grand stage and a small studio. The Hobby Center - Zilkha Hall was opened

But just a few steps away—tucked behind the glass façade overlooking downtown—lies a quieter, more versatile treasure:

You can see the sweat on a dancer’s brow during a flamenco number. You can hear the subtle crack in a cabaret singer’s voice during a ballad. You aren’t just watching the art; you are in it. Sarofim Hall is the blockbuster movie

Sometimes the best shows happen in the smallest rooms.

Designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects with acoustics by Jaffe Holden Acoustics . It features natural acoustics, warm walnut wood accents, and deep rose tones.