Dean R. Gladden News

Watch Resident Acting Company member Chris Hutchison transform into Jacob Marley in just ten minutes for the production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Alley Theatre.

Watch a video of the cast of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Alley Theatre bringing festive cheer with a lively rendition of 'The Holly and the Ivy.' The holiday musical is now running in Houston.

Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre has announced that after 25 years, Todd Waite will retire as a member of the Resident Acting Company. Learn more here!

Alley Theatre's production of A Christmas Carol is currently running now through December 29, 2024, in the Hubbard Theatre. Check out production photos here!

Broadway Cares welcomes new trustees, while Black Theatre United raises significant funds for new initiatives. On the international front, the RSC appoints new writers in residence, and Stuttgart Opera's Sancta Susanna provokes strong audience reactions. The closure of California Shakespeare Theater underscores financial struggles in the industry.

 Tony Award®-winning Alley Theatre has announced that after nearly two decades of visionary leadership, Dean R. Gladden will retire as Managing Director of Alley Theatre at the close of its fiscal year on June 30, 2025.

Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre and Artistic Director Rob Melrose has announced changes to its artistic team for the 2024-25 season.

The Alley Theatre presents the hilarious comedy 'The Nerd'. Directed by Brandon Weinbrenner, the play promises laughter, chaos, and an unforgettable night at the theatre.

Alley Theatre starts the new year with 'Pictures from Home,' a memory play that explores family bonds, legacy, and the purpose of art. Directed by Rob Melrose and written by Sharr White, this production marks a significant milestone for the Alley.

Discover the exciting new partnership between the University of Houston Theatre MFA Program and Alley Theatre. The MFA acting ensemble will join forces with the Alley's Resident Acting Company, creating a unique collaborative experience in the Houston theater scene.

Alley Theatre kicks off the holiday season with Houston's holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol. Artistic Director Rob Melrose's adaptation combines magic, music, and Dickens. The Tony Award-winning production features the Alley's Resident Acting Company and David Rainey as Ebenezer Scrooge. Experience the timeless tradition of Dickens' beloved tale with colorful costumes, lively dancing, and stunning sets.

Audiences everywhere are in for an extraordinary theatre experience! Alley Theatre’s production of Chekhov’s Little Comedies will be live streamed during its final weekend of performances.

Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre's production of Chekhov's 'Little Comedies' will stream on October 27, 28, and 29. Get all the details here!

Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre announces Liz Duffy Adams' critically acclaimed steamy drama Born With Teeth, a dramatization of the writing collaboration between Shakespeare and Marlowe, will play at Oregon Shakespeare Festival starting March 19, 2024, under the direction of Alley Theatre's Artistic Director Rob Melrose.

Get the inside scoop on the upcoming production of 'Little Comedies' by Anton Chekhov at Alley Theatre. Discover the talented cast and creative team behind this highly anticipated show. Prepare for an evening filled with laughter and entertainment.

Meet the cast and creative team behind Alley Theatre's production of American Mariachi. Get to know the talented individuals who are bringing this vibrant and compelling musical to the stage. Find out more about the actors, directors, and designers involved in this highly anticipated show.

The Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team of its 77th season kick-off production – Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, adapted for the stage and directed by Mark Shanahan. 

The Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre’s 77th season kick-off production – Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, adapted for the stage and directed by Mark Shanahan is now on sale.

Alley Theatre announces a change in its upcoming season lineup. Alley Theatre has decided to postpone the production of Ella, and in its place, present the renowned theatrical masterpiece, Dial M for Murder.

The Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre has extended Sherlock Holmes and The Case of the Jersey Lily to May 14, 2023.