Grand 1894 Opera House

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  It's the oldest opera house in Texas, beautifully restored, and has amazing acoustics.  If you get the chance to see a show in there, do it- you will not regret.

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  Posted on 06.05.13 Hal R.

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  Took the self guided tour of the opera house, and you are definitely on you own, no info was given about where to go or anything. It was a very weird situation, at $3 very reasonable, it just wasn't fun or worth it.

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  Posted on 06.04.13 Tracy S.

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  Great place to catch a show if you are on the island.   You will be blown away by the architecture and style.  I have seen many shows here and always love coming back.  It is a true treasure.

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  Posted on 05.16.13 Darren S.

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  I had the Grand 1894 Opera House bookmarked on Yelp for probably four years. And alas, this weekend I was able to attend a live show at the legendary and historical music venue. Oh how I love Galveston.
  
  We snagged tickets to the sold-out Robert Earl Keen concert, and it was a night to remember. Not to sound cheesy, but the Grand 1894 Opera House is everything I imagined. Walking in, I could feel a century's worth of excitement, music, entertainment, and memories that all took place there. It was one of those "if these walls could talk" kind of moments. Really incredible; and I was all smiles ear-to-ear before, during, and after the performance.
  
  The place itself is like stepping back into a time warp. Carpeted floors, wooden walls, a grand staircase. Even the ushers - who are all sweet, elderly volunteers - are dressed in proper usher attire, and they're friendly as ever.
  
  Not only does the Grand 1894 Opera House put on concerts and community performances, but the space is also available to rent for weddings, meetings, and other events.
  
  For any fan of music, Texas history, architecture and design, checking out the Grand 1894 Opera House is a must. Galveston itself is a gem of an Island, and I urge everyone to get down there more often!

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  Posted on 08.29.12 Farrah A.

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  Visited a friend who was volunteering here on evening of children's recital. Hall is spacious and elegant, well restored and has a number of antiques from days past that still reside within. Box office attendant kindly allowed us to wait inside for our friend before the theatre actually opened for patrons, which was quite nice of them. We were invited to stay for the recital but didn't. Sat in mezzanine rear seats for a few moments and found that seating is comfortable (not too tight) and the stage easily seen, even from the rear. Boxes, on the other hand, look to be a bit cramped. Restrooms were clean, well maintained, immaculately upgraded with marble tiling throughout.

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  Posted on 06.10.11 Rodrego B.

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  An icon.  A legend.  A grand dame.  No, not Judy or Liza, though I bet either one of them's played this wonderful music hall at least once.
  
  Surviving at least one category 5 hurricane and a number of lesser canes and tropical storms has only weathered the outside and bolstered the heart of The Grand.  The interiors are pleasant and not gaudy like you'd expect an old theater to be.  The house has decent sightlines, though a good many seats in the balconies are marginal due to the cast iron support columns.  They're going through a renovation/restoration (aren't these old places always?), but no doubt the ghosts still enjoy seeing some great talent.

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  Posted on 08.31.08 Robert S.

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