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Briana J. Resa to Return in THE NIGHT SHIFT BEFORE CHRISTMAS at Alley Theatre


by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 04, 2025

Houston actor Briana J. Resa will star in Texas native playwright Isaac Gómez’s The Night Shift Before Christmas at Alley Theatre. The production will be directed by KJ Sanchez....

Alley Theatre Receives Grant from The Roy Cockrum Foundation to Present PEER GYNT Adaptation


by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 29, 2025

Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre and Artistic Director Rob Melrose has been awarded a grant from The Roy Cockrum Foundation to produce a world premiere translation and adaptation of Peer Gynt in the Alley’s 2027-28 Season....

Alley Theatre to Host Young Actor Auditions for A CHRISTMAS CAROL


by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 01, 2025

Alley Theatre is holding auditions for children between the ages of 5 and 13 to be considered for roles in Alley Theatre’s 2025 production of A Christmas Carol. Learn more!...

Alley All New Festival Developments Head To Off-Broadway


by Stephi Wild - June 12, 2025

Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre has announced that Torera by Monet Hurst-Mendoza and Thornton Wilder's The Emporium, completed by Kirk Lynn, will both receive Off-Broadway productions in the 2025–26 season. ...

Alley Theatre Receives a National Endowment for the Arts Big Read Grant


by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 28, 2025

Alley Theatre is one of 62 organizations nationwide selected to receive a 2024-2025 NEA Big Read grant. Learn more about the grant and about the organization....

Interview: Anna Ziegler of THE JANEIAD at Alley Theatre


by Armando Urdiales - October 21, 2024

Read our interview with Anna Ziegler of THE JANEIAD at Alley Theatre. Delving into the resilience of the human spirit, Anna reveals her hopes for the audience to recognize the beauty and fragility of life. We discuss the unique challenges she faced in balancing the epic tones of The Odyssey with the...

Interview: Michelle Elaine of NOISES OFF at Alley Theatre


by Armando Urdiales - September 27, 2024

As the curtain rises on a new chapter of her career, Michelle Elaine joining Alley Theatre's Resident Acting Company is one of the most thrilling recent events in the Houston theater scene. ...

Past Shows

The Da Vinci Code
The Da Vinci Code
9/19 - 10/19/2025


Uncover A Secret That Could Change Everything Join the thrilling adventure as symbologist Robert Langdon and cryptologist Sophie Neveu race to solve a deadly puzzle ...

Noël Coward's Private Lives
Noël Coward's Private Lives
5/23 - 6/15/2025


Step into a tempestuous world where love and laughter collide in unexpected ways! When divorced couple Elyot and Amanda accidentally find themselves honeymooning with their ...

Private Lives
5/23 - 6/15/2025


Private Lives features a humorous exploration of relationships and romantic entanglements. Directed by KJ Sanchez, this production reimagines Noël Coward's classic in the vibrant setting ...

Primary Trust
5/2 - 5/25/2025


Primary Trust is a poignant exploration of friendship and self-discovery, following old friends Kenneth and Bert as they reconnect over mai tais at a local ...

Primary Trust
Primary Trust
5/2 - 5/25/2025


Experience the tender journey of old friends Kenneth and Bert as they sip on mai tais at the local tiki bar. When Kenneth’s longtime job ...


Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery invites audiences into a thrilling world of wit and intrigue as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson embark on a madcap ...

Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery


Embark on a thrilling adventure with Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they unravel the mystery of the Baskervilles with wit, charm, and suspense. Todd ...

The Glass Menagerie
2/21 - 3/16/2025


Alley Theatre presents Tennessee Williams' classic, which explores the fragile dynamics of a family entangled in memories and aspirations. Amanda, a fading Southern belle, clings ...

The Glass Menagerie
The Glass Menagerie
2/21 - 3/16/2025


Williams’ American classic follows a family caught by dreams and delusion. Amanda, a faded Southern belle, yearns for a better life for her children. Her ...

Seared
2/7 - 3/2/2025


Seared is a spicy comedy by Theresa Rebeck that explores the chaotic world of culinary arts and the clashes between artistic passion and business realities. ...

Seared
Seared
2/7 - 3/2/2025


Indulge your senses in this spicy comedy of culinary chaos and artistic vision that clashes with the hard realities of business. When a seasoned restaurant ...


December: a love years in the making is a world premiere romantic comedy by Marisela Treviño Orta, directed by Marcela Lorca. The story follows the ...

December: a love years in the making


Follow the friendship between a creative writing professor and her former student as it blossoms into romance over two decades of exchanged letters, writings, and ...

A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
11/15 - 12/29/2024


Rediscover the timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge’s transformation as he encounters the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Be transported into Victorian England with ...

A Christmas Carol
11/14 - 12/29/2024


A Christmas Carol returns to the Alley Theatre this holiday season, adapted from Charles Dickens' beloved novella. Directed by Rob Melrose and remounted by Amber ...

The Night Shift Before Christmas


Join Margot on her Christmas Eve shift, braving grumpy drive-thru customers until her late best friend’s ghost warns her of imminent spirits. Margot confronts her ...


The Night Shift Before Christmas follows Margot as she navigates her Christmas Eve shift at a drive-thru while dealing with difficult customers and the haunting ...

The Janeiad
The Janeiad
10/11 - 11/3/2024


Longing for a lost love connects Jane to Penelope. While Penelope waits for Odysseus to return from the Trojan War, Jane’s husband was lost to ...

The Janeiad
10/11 - 11/3/2024


The Janeiad is a world premiere by Anna Ziegler, directed by Rob Melrose, exploring themes of grief, hope, and love. The narrative intertwines the lives ...

Noises Off
Noises Off
9/27 - 10/27/2024


Have you ever wondered what really happens backstage? Peek behind the curtain of a struggling acting troupe in this uproarious comedy as they battle misplaced ...

Noises Off
9/27 - 10/27/2024


Alley Theatre presents a fresh revival of the iconic comedy Noises Off, directed by Brandon Weinbrenner. The cast features Elizabeth Bunch as Dotty Otley and ...

Noises Off
9/27 - 10/27/2024


Noises Off is a comedic exploration of the chaos that occurs behind the scenes of a theatrical production. Set in a farcical world where actors ...

The Alley
The Alley
10/25 - 10/27/2024


By  comfort ifeoma katchy Directed by ShaWanna Renee Rivon In an alley of row houses in Houston’s Third Ward in 1976, a once tight-knit family ...

Uhuru
Uhuru
10/27


By  Gloria Majule Directed by Eileen J. Morris Join Mshale, a tour guide, as he leads a Tanzanian-only climb of Mount Kilimanjaro. He is joined ...

Wolfie
Wolfie
10/26


By  Sharr White Directed by Rob Melrose Melinda and Jasper are recent Manhattan transplants trying to live the life; a stunning rent-free apartment helps. But ...

Zero Hour
Zero Hour
10/26


By  Tea Alagic Directed by Lily Wolff Told through a series of interviews, a woman explores her relationship with her mother as defined by their ...

And Then There Were None
7/19 - 9/1/2024


Agatha Christie’s classic mystery unfolds in a secluded setting as ten strangers find themselves trapped on an isolated island. With each character harboring their own ...

A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
11/17 - 12/30/2023


The Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre and Artistic Director  Rob Melrose  announces the return of Alley's holiday tradition,  Charles Dickens ' A Christmas Carol. This holiday favorite promises ...

The Servant of Two Masters


Identities are mistaken, engagements are broken, and lovers are reunited in this world premiere adaptation of Carlo Goldonis commedia dellarte masterpiece. Set in Venice, mayhem ...

Alley All New Festival
Alley All New Festival
6/15 - 6/25/2023


New plays in development from some of the most exciting voices in contemporary theatre. All readings and workshops are free and open to the public....

Torera
Torera
5/12 - 6/11/2023


Bullfighting in Yucatn, Mexico is a world nearly exclusive to menyet for Elena Ramrez, it is her life's ambition. With the help of her best ...

Sherlock Holmes And The Case Of The Jersey Lily


The wit of Oscar Wilde meets the cunning of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. In this comic twist on a classic sleuthing caper, Wildes muse, actress ...

The Odyssey
The Odyssey
3/24 - 4/23/2023


With rich Caribbean tones of his island home, Derek Walcott (winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature) adapts the ancient story of Odysseus, the soldier-king ...

Cowboy Bob
Cowboy Bob
3/3 - 3/26/2023


You wouldnt look twice at Peggy Jo. She's a good daughter, always tips, plays by the rules - but when she dons a fake beard, ...

Cambodian Rock Band
Cambodian Rock Band
1/20 - 2/12/2023


Guitars tuned. Mic checked. Get ready to rock! This darkly funny, electric new play with music tells the story of a Khmer Rouge survivor returning ...

A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
11/18 - 12/30/2022


Inspired by the original novella, Melrose captures Dickens’ witty wording and evocative style to surprise audiences with parts of the familiar story they didn’t know ...

A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
11/18 - 12/30/2022


Inspired by the original novella, Melrose captures Dickens witty wording and evocative style to surprise audiences with parts of the familiar story they didnt know ...

A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
11/18 - 12/30/2022


David Rainey  as Ebenezer Scrooge Reflecting on His Life in  Alley  Theatre 's Production of  A CHRISTMAS CAROL . Photo by  Lynn Lane . Many ...

What-A-Christmas!
What-A-Christmas!
12/2 - 12/24/2022


Meet Margot, a 30-something Tejana who works at a beloved whata-sized Texas burger joint. The Christmas Eve overnight shift is her personal tradition even if ...

Edward Albee's Seascape
Edward Albee's Seascape
10/14 - 11/13/2022


From major American playwright and Alley favorite Edward Albee comes a Pulitzer Prize-winning play that tackles two of the playwrights favorite subjects: marriage and what ...

Lend Me A Soprano
Lend Me A Soprano
9/16 - 10/9/2022


Ken Ludwig, Americas preeminent comic playwright and author of recent Alley hits The Three Musketeers and Agatha Christies Murder on the Orient Express, debuts his ...

Alley All New Festvial
Alley All New Festvial
1/16 - 1/26/2020


The annual Alley All New Festival is comprised of a variety of public and in-house programs designed to support playwrights and cater to the needs ...

A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas


A Christmas Carol A Ghost Story of Christmas is a family-friendly re-telling of Charles Dickens classic story, which follows Ebenezer Scrooges journey with the three ...

Fully Committed
Fully Committed
11/26 - 12/29/2019


Becky Modes hilarious and delicious comedy, featuring over 40 characters, comes to life in the hands of one man. Meet Sam. He works the reservation ...

The Santaland Diaries
The Santaland Diaries
12/1 - 12/31/2016


Company Artist Todd Waite reprises his role as “Crumpet the Elf” in the outlandish, and true, chronicles of David Sedaris’ experience as a worker in ...

A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story of Christmas


Houston’s holiday favorite is back with Charles Dickens' classic tale of hope and redemption. With joyous music, breath-taking costumes, and soaring sets, you’ll be transported ...


In the heart of London, behind the impassive facade of a windowless house, some of Europe’s most powerful men gather to play a game. The ...

Warrior Class
5/3 - 6/2/2013


They’re already calling him “the Republican Obama,” but when Julius Weishan Lee makes a bid for Congress, he must decide how far he’ll go to ...

The Elephant Man
4/12 - 5/5/2013


Tony Award-winning and Drama Desk winner, The Elephant Man, is based on the true story of the “elephant man,” so-called because of his hideous deformity. ...

A Few Good Men
3/1 - 3/24/2013


Hubbard Stage: - Aaron Sorkin....

Clybourne Park
1/18 - 2/17/2013


The powerfully provocative Clybourne Park, the 2012 Tony Award winner for Best Play and 2011 Pulitzer Prize winner, is the most talked-about show of the ...

The Mountaintop
1/11 - 2/3/2013


The Mountaintop is a gripping re-imagining of events the night before the assassination of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. After delivering one ...

The Santaland Diaries
11/29 - 12/30/2012


Company Artist Todd Waite reprises his role as "Crumpet the Elf" in the outlandish, and true, chronicles of David Sedaris' experience as a worker in ...

Noises Off
5/25 - 6/24/2012

What We’re Up Against
5/11 - 6/10/2012

The Seafarer
4/6 - 4/29/2012

The Seagull
2/3 - 3/4/2012

The Toxic Avenger
1/13 - 2/12/2012

Red
3/2 - 3/25/2011

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The Ensemble Theatre (1/23 - 2/22) Tracker
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Hobby Center for the Performing Arts (3/24 - 3/29)
Hadestown (Non-Equity) in Houston Hadestown (Non-Equity)
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts [Sarofim Hall] (2/10 - 2/15)
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Khalid & Lauv at 713 Music Hall (6/18 - 6/18)
Brother Andrew - Sensory Friendly in Houston Brother Andrew - Sensory Friendly
A.D. Players at The George Theater (4/22 - 4/22)
Diary Of a Wimpy Kid the Musical in Houston Diary Of a Wimpy Kid the Musical
National Youth Theater (3/20 - 3/22)
Misery in Houston Misery
Alley Theatre (5/29 - 6/21)
Million Dollar Quartet in Houston Million Dollar Quartet
Theatre Under The Stars (2/17 - 3/1)
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