Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
{{Short description|Auditorium in San Antonio, Texas, U.S.}}
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| name = Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
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| image_alt = The Tobin facade
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| address = 115 Auditorium Circle
| city = San Antonio, Texas 78205
| country = United States
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| coordinates = {{coord|29.430698|-98.488659|type:landmark|display=inline}}
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| capacity = H-E-B Performance Hall: 1,760
Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater: 300
Riverwalk Plaza: 600
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| built = 1926 (opened as San Antonio Municipal Auditorium)
| reopened = Sept 4, 2014
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| website = {{URL|http://www.tobincenter.org}}
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The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts is San Antonio's performing arts center. Located next to the San Antonio Riverwalk, it is named for Robert L. B. Tobin, one of the city's most prominent residents.
History
The 1738-seat venue{{cite web|url=https://www.tobincenter.org/about-us|title=About Us {{pipe}} Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, San Antonio, Texas|publisher=tobincenter.org|access-date=2015-05-25}} was first built in 1926 as the San Antonio Municipal Auditorium by Atlee Ayres. In 2014, it was renovated and expanded by the Seattle-based LMN Architects and the local firm Marmon Mok Architecture.{{cite web|url=http://www.marmonmok.com/mm/projects/tobin-center-for-the-performing-arts-2|title=Marmon Mok Architecture – Tobin Center for the Performing Arts|publisher=marmonmok.com|access-date=2015-05-25}}{{cite web|url=http://archpaper.com/news/articles.asp?id=7978#.VWKJbfm6eM8|title=In Detail> Tobin Center for the Performing Arts - The Architect's Newspaper|publisher=archpaper.com|access-date=2015-05-25}}
During the 2008 presidential election campaign, Barack Obama gave a speech in front of the building to his supporters.{{cite web|url=http://www.c-span.org/video/?204296-1/obama-campaign-rally-san-antonio|title=Obama Campaign Rally San Antonio {{pipe}} Video {{pipe}} C-SPAN.org|publisher=c-span.org|access-date=2015-05-25}}
On October 2, 2014, Sir Paul McCartney performed a special benefit concert for the Tobin Center.{{Cite web|url = http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/McCartney-magical-at-Tobin-5795474.php|title = McCartney Magical at Tobin|access-date = 2015-12-28|website = My San Antonio|publisher = MySanAntonio.com}}
Performance and other venues
=H-E-B Performance Hall=
This 1738-seat theater at the core of the center was designed to accommodate both acoustic and amplified performances with the specific intent of being the home to the San Antonio Symphony, Opera San Antonio, and Ballet San Antonio. Seating is on four levels — orchestra, grand tier boxes, mezzanine, and balcony.
=Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater=
Built as a "black box theater," the hexagon shaped space is a unique venue that offers a blank canvas customizable for any event.
References
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External links
{{Commons category|Tobin Center for the Performing Arts}}
- [https://www.tobincenter.org/ Official website]
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Category:Theatres in San Antonio
Category:Cinemas and movie theaters in Texas