MATCH - Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston — Attraction in Houston

It seems like in 2016, this is a new establishment. I came here (like first reviewer) for the Other Mozart play. PROS Location was easy to find on GPS (of course, in the art/theater district downtown) and that's always a negative if you're from Katy area but culture is a great thing to have in Houston! Parking not bad. We parked across from Match in a small underground garage and paid $5, literally crossing the street in 2 minutes. Ticketing was fine, printed out our tickets and were scanned at entrance. The stage and room is smaller (don't expect symphony style location as I did) more like 20x20 seats. Great that they have risers so we can all see. I noticed they had mini bars outside but we were too cold to wait and show was almost starting. Bathrooms on location, PLENTY of stalls for women, thanks. Great surround sound during play and lights were really, really well set up and in-sync with show. CONS Somewhat noisy flooring. During show, 2 people left and we could hear the shoes on floor and squeak of floor or risers ( it does distract from a play). Somewhat crowded seating (small chairs next to each other), better if you don't come bundled up. And I wish the A/C or fan was turned up more. Husband and I had someone behind us (or around us somewhere) who ate MASSIVE amounts of garlic and the hot breath was UNBEARABLE. It might sound like whining but if you are in pain to not smell someone's inconsiderate hygiene, it's better to have some more air circulation to waft that distraction.

Definitely coming...

Please be aware before booking with this company. Brian W. and Kirk M. are money hungry and will charge you for tech labor after you had successfully canceled an event (a week and a half) early. Mind you I already paid a security deposit that they never returned to my bank account. They told me “ that you should cover the direct costs of personnel who WERE SCHEDULED to work that day because they rely on that work to pay their bills. So we are going to charge you for tech labor.” As if no one else in the world has bills to pay. I’m sorry do they work for me or work for you? No one gets paid randomly for something that wasn’t done. There is absolutely no reason why I should still owe money because they got bills to pay and I never touched ground at this facility. Again the tech department didn’t complete or even start their work for my show, I canceled weeks out and still let them keep the security deposit so they can still charge me for labor that wasn’t ever started in the first place because they have bills to pay?? Be so for real. If you want to pay people for just existing at their job then book with this company or simply donate money to support...

A very good place. It would get 5 stars but ... This place looks new. In my opinion the layout is good. A parking garage across the street makes parking easy (except when it rains). People were friendly and helpful. Since this is not a very large facility traffic leaving was not that bad.

However, a long line at concession window wasn't good. A good selection of items at the concession. Also, the 'lobby' is covered but outside. There is a limited amount of indoor space behind the theatre but it is questionable if is large enough to comfortably handle a full theatre. When I went the weather was great. Although temporary space heaters were in place, intermission might not be too comfortable if it is really cold or hot.

We had thought about eating dinner nearby and walking to the theatre. My recommendation is don't plan on it.

MATCH is now on my...