Established in 1966, the Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts commemorates Jesse Holman Jones, who is remembered by many as one of Houston's most noteworthy residents, while also paying homage to his desire for Houston to have a new opera house. The Jesse Hall was built on the very same location as the last opera house — the old City Auditorium and boasts of some of the best architectural, acoustic and lighting features in the country.
One of the most prominent aspects of the Jesse Hall is its unique versatility which allows it to accommodate varying audiences and art forms, while also suitably modify the acoustics to complement the performances to their utmost. Today, the theater houses the renowned Houston Symphony and is also home to the Society for the Performing Arts.
Theater connoisseurs will also revel in the exquisite works of art that the Jesse Hall displays, as ornamental décor in both its interiors and periphery. Of these, the Gemini II sculpture was commissioned by the Houston Endowment and is built in the likeliness of shooting stars as a tribute to the outstanding talent that the Hall showcases. The graceful lines of the marble walls and beautiful columns have earned the Hall the accolade of the American Institute of Architects' Honor Award in 1967, while the rousing performances draw more than 40,000 patrons to this esteemed venue every year.
You can also host your private event or gathering at the Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts and delight your guests with the grandiose of the venue, aptly complemented by gastronomical delights from the in-house catering service. The website also allows you to view the seating charts for the specific event you are planning to attend so that you can make your reservations accordingly.
For further information, you can refer to the website http://www.houstontx.gov/joneshall/index.htm or call the Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts at 713.227.3974.
The Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts
615 Louisiana St.,
Houston, TX, 77208
