Winspear Opera House

Margaret McDermott Performance Hall

A 21st-century reinterpretation of the traditional “horseshoe” opera house, the Margaret McDermott Performance Hall seats 2,200 and features flexible acoustics, and stage and orchestra pit arrangements to accommodate the most dramatic sets and technologically advanced performances of opera, musical theatre, lecture, ballet, and other dance forms.

Size: Main stage measures 50 x 60 with a full back and side stage.
Capacity: 2,200 fixed seating (with capacity up to 2,300), five levels of seating

The Margaret McDermott Performance Hall seats 2,200 and features flexible accommodations.

The Margaret McDermott Performance Hall seats 2,200 and features flexible accommodations.

The Margaret McDermott Performance Hall seats 2,200 and features flexible accommodations.

Nancy B. Hamon Hall

This acoustically sound recital hall, ideal for intimate performances of music and dance for audiences of up to 200, features built-in sound and projection systems. The beautifully appointed Hamon Hall, with an entrance from inside the Winspear Opera House and a separate entrance from Sammons Park, allows the ability to host concurrent performances within the Winspear Opera House.

Location: First level
Size: 2,700 square feet (44 x 62)
Capacity: Flexible theatre style, seating up to 200, reception 270, and dining 150

This intimate recital hall is ideal for private gatherings and performances for audiences of up to 200.

This intimate recital hall is ideal for private gatherings and performances for audiences of up to 200.

This intimate recital hall is ideal for private gatherings and performances for audiences of up to 200.

This intimate recital hall is ideal for private gatherings and performances for audiences of up to 200.

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C. Vincent Prothro Lobby

This soaring space welcomes guests as they first enter the Winspear Opera House. With spectacular views of Sammons Park and the Dallas skyline, the Prothro Lobby provides a unique and dramatic setting for special events.

Location: First Level
Size: 10,385 square feet
Capacity: Reception 800, dining 400

With spectacular views and ample open space, the Prothro Lobby provides a unique setting for special events.

With spectacular views and ample open space, the Prothro Lobby provides a unique setting for special events.

With spectacular views and ample open space, the Prothro Lobby provides a unique setting for special events.

Box Circle Landing

The Box Circle Landing provides one of the most beautiful and intimate settings in Dallas, with dramatic views of the eastern portion of the Arts District, ideal for both intimate dining and receptions.