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THE ALLEY THEATRE

615 Texas Ave
Houston, TX 77002

Upcoming Shows

A Woman’s Memory, Her Greatest Betrayal
Jul 24 – Aug 30, 2026

A Woman’s Memory, Her Greatest Betrayal is a modern psychological thriller that delves into the turmoil faced by Rachel, a woman grappling with dependency as...

Summer Chills
Jul 24 – Aug 30, 2026

Summer Chills premieres at the Alley Theatre, tackling themes of memory and trust in a modern psychological thriller. Adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel...

Romeo and Juliet
Sep 25 – Oct 11, 2026

Alley Theatre presents a new production of William Shakespeare's classic tragedy, detailing the timeless tale of love and conflict between two star-crossed lovers in Verona....

Uhuru
Oct 16 – Nov 8, 2026

Uhuru, written by Gloria Majule and directed by Shariffa Ali, will have its world premiere at the Alley Theatre from October 16 to November 8,...

The Night Shift Before Christmas
Dec 4 – Dec 24, 2026

The Night Shift Before Christmas is an adult holiday comedy by Isaac Gómez, directed by KJ Sanchez. Set on Christmas Eve, the story follows Margot,...

A Christmas Carol
Nov 15 – Dec 27, 2026

A Christmas Carol, a beloved holiday classic adapted from Charles Dickens' novella, will grace the Alley Theatre stage this season. Directed by Amber D. Gray,...

WOMB 2.0
Jan 22 – Feb 7, 2027

WOMB 2.0, written by Marisela Treviño Orta and directed by Tatiana Pandiani, is a world premiere set in the near future where childbirth has become...

The Cherry Orchard
Feb 12 – Mar 7, 2027

In the Alley Theatre's upcoming production, audiences will experience Anton Chekhov's classic The Cherry Orchard, directed by Richard Nelson. Set against the backdrop of an...

The Shark is Broken
Mar 5 – Mar 21, 2027

The Shark is Broken explores the behind-the-scenes chaos of the iconic film Jaws, revealing the tumultuous dynamics between stars Richard Dreyfuss, Roy Scheider, and Robert...

Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile
Apr 9 – Apr 25, 2027

Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile is adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig and directed by Eleanor Holdridge. The story unfolds on a luxury...

Marjorie Prime
May 7 – May 30, 2027

Marjorie Prime is a poignant drama that delves into the complexities of memory and loss. Set in the near future, it follows an elderly woman...

Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
May 28 – Jun 13, 2027

Edward Albee's iconic play brings audiences into a tumultuous late night encounter between a married couple who transforms their home into a battlefield of psychological...



Review: WAITING / REX at ISHIDA


by Brett Cullum - June 13, 2026

ISHIDA DANCE had a world premiere with their presentation of waiting / REX at the Asia Society Texas Center. This program is an adaptation of Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot and Sophocles' Oedipus Rex. Both are choreographed by the company’s artistic director....

Review: CLUE from BROADWAY AT THE HOBBY CENTER


by Brett Cullum - June 11, 2026

There’s not much to critique here; CLUE is just fun. If you love the game or the movie, you know what you are in for ahead of time. It’s an hour and twenty minutes that flies by, leaves you laughing, and lets you forget the world for a bit....

Review: MISERY at ALLEY THEATRE


by Brett Cullum - June 08, 2026

Whether you’re a #1 fan of Stephen King or just coming in the door, this MISERY is worth enduring. The acting is top-notch, and the tech puts the film to shame....

Review: SPAMILTON & 21 CHUMP STREET at Stages Houston


by Jonathan Netek - June 06, 2026

It’s a Broadway Roast in this hilarious double bill!...

Review: AIRLINE HIGHWAY at DIRT DOGS THEATRE CO.


by Brett Cullum - May 26, 2026

AIRLINE HIGHWAY is a fascinating slice of life from Lisa D’Amour. It feels like we are watching everything happen in real time, and it seems so authentic to New Orleans. It has a wonderful sense of place....

Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at THEATRE UNDER THE STARS


by Brett Cullum - May 23, 2026

TUTS makes it live up to its name. It’s a handsome production, a great cast, and it feels like an old faithful friend. When you’re down and troubled, and you need a helping hand, just call the box office. ...

Review: THAT DRIVE THRU MONTEREY at Stages Houston


by Jonathan Netek - May 17, 2026

Young Love, Love Lost and Genuine Storytelling in Stages’ Sin Muros Festival’s first fully developed production....

Review: DEAR ALIEN at Alley Theatre


by Brett Cullum - May 15, 2026

This is Sartre for the America of today, and the Alley Theatre kicks it off in grand style in its Neuhaus auditorium below their mainstage....

Review: WHO ALL OVER THERE at The Ensemble Theatre


by Jonathan Netek - May 09, 2026

WHO ALL OVER THERE Balances Comedy With Honest Conversations on Race and Relationships...

Review: FENCES at The Alley Theatre


by Jonathan Netek - April 23, 2026

Building Fences, Breaking Bonds: A Powerful Portrait of Family and Fallout...

Past Shows

Dear Alien
Dear Alien
May 8 – May 31, 2026

Seven Questions, Three Actors, One AlienAfter captivating audiences nationwide with Born with Teeth, playwright Liz Duffy Adams returns to the Alley in her thought-provoking world premiere....

The Importance of Being Earnest
Mar 11 – Mar 29, 2026

Alley Theatre presents a production of The Importance of Being Earnest, featuring witty social commentary and mistaken identities set in the Victorian era. This classic...

English
English
Feb 13 – Mar 8, 2026

Language, Connection, And Finding Your VoiceWinner of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize! This heartfelt, humorous play follows five strangers in an Iranian TOEFL class as they...

The Da Vinci Code
The Da Vinci Code
Sep 19 – Oct 19, 2025

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

Noël Coward's Private Lives
Noël Coward's Private Lives
May 23 – Jun 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
May 23 – Jun 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
May 2 – May 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...

Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
Apr 4 – Apr 27, 2025

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
Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
Apr 4 – Apr 27, 2025

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
Feb 21 – Mar 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...

Seared
Feb 7 – Mar 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....

December: a love years in the making
Jan 17 – Feb 2, 2025

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...

A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Nov 15 – Dec 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
Nov 14 – Dec 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
Dec 5 – Dec 24, 2024

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
Oct 11 – Nov 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
Sep 27 – Oct 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
Oct 25 – Oct 27, 2024

By comfort ifeoma katchyDirected by ShaWanna Renee RivonIn an alley of row houses in Houston’s Third Ward in 1976, a once tight-knit family picks up the...

Uhuru
Uhuru
Oct 27

By Gloria MajuleDirected by Eileen J. MorrisJoin Mshale, a tour guide, as he leads a Tanzanian-only climb of Mount Kilimanjaro. He is joined by Sprite, a...

Wolfie
Wolfie
Oct 26

By Sharr WhiteDirected by Rob MelroseMelinda and Jasper are recent Manhattan transplants trying to live the life; a stunning rent-free apartment helps. But when their spirited...

Zero Hour
Zero Hour
Oct 26

By Tea AlagicDirected by Lily WolffTold through a series of interviews, a woman explores her relationship with her mother as defined by their shared experience during...

And Then There Were None
Jul 19 – Sep 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
Nov 17 – Dec 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 to be a dazzling...

A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Nov 17 – Dec 30, 2023

The Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre and Artistic Director Rob Melrose (https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Rob-Melrose/) announces the return of Alley's holiday tradition, Charles Dickens (https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Charles-Dickens/)' A Christmas Carol. This...

The Servant of Two Masters
The Servant of Two Masters
Jun 9 – Jul 2, 2023

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
Jun 15 – Jun 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
May 12 – Jun 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
Sherlock Holmes And The Case Of The Jersey Lily
Apr 14 – May 7, 2023

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
Mar 24 – Apr 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
Mar 3 – Mar 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
Jan 20 – Feb 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
Nov 17 – Dec 31, 2022

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
A Christmas Carol
Nov 18 – Dec 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...

What-A-Christmas!
What-A-Christmas!
Dec 2 – Dec 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...

A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Nov 18 – Dec 20, 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...

Edward Albee's Seascape
Edward Albee's Seascape
Oct 14 – Nov 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
Sep 16 – Oct 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
Jan 16 – Jan 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 Christmas Carol
Nov 20 – Dec 29, 2019

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: A Ghost Story of Christmas
A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas
Nov 15 – Dec 29, 2019

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
Nov 26 – Dec 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...

A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Nov 15 – Dec 31, 2018

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...

The Santaland Diaries
The Santaland Diaries
Dec 1 – Dec 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
A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story of Christmas
Nov 19 – Dec 29, 2016

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...

Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Suicide Club
May 24 – Jun 23, 2013

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
May 3 – Jun 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
Apr 12 – May 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
Mar 1 – Mar 24, 2013

Hubbard Stage: - Aaron Sorkin....

Clybourne Park
Jan 18 – Feb 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
Jan 11 – Feb 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
Nov 29 – Dec 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
May 25 – Jun 24, 2012
What We’re Up Against
May 11 – Jun 10, 2012
The Seafarer
Apr 6 – Apr 29, 2012
The Seagull
Feb 3 – Mar 4, 2012
The Toxic Avenger
Jan 13 – Feb 12, 2012
Red
Mar 2 – Mar 25, 2011

Videos


Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in Houston Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
A.D. Players at the George Theater (6/24-8/02)
Khalid & Lauv at 713 Music Hall in Houston Khalid & Lauv at 713 Music Hall
713 Music Hall (6/18-6/18)
Station PRIDE: The Variety Show in Houston Station PRIDE: The Variety Show
Station Theater - Improv & Sketch Comedy (6/19-6/19)
Rocky Horror Picture Show in Houston Rocky Horror Picture Show
House of Blues Houston (10/23-10/23)
The Hunchback of Notre Dame in Houston The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The Wortham Center (6/16-7/05)
Drunk Pirates in Houston Drunk Pirates
Emerald Theatre (5/14-9/19)
Descendants the Musical in Houston Descendants the Musical
National Youth Theater (7/11-7/12)
Buena Vista Social Club in Houston Buena Vista Social Club
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts (11/17-11/22)
Jesus Christ Superstar in Houston Jesus Christ Superstar
Deluxe Theatre (8/14-8/17)
I Only Have Fangs for You in Houston I Only Have Fangs for You
Cast Theatrical Company (6/05-6/28)