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James Black to Lead Alley Theatre's Epic LBJ Drama ALL THE WAY; Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2015

Alley Theatre Artistic Director Gregory Boyd announces the cast and creative team for the Texas-sized, Tony Award-winning new play, ALL THE WAY, a unique co-production with Dallas Theater Center (DTC). Directed by DTC Artistic Director Kevin Moriarty, ALL THE WAY brings company members from two of the largest Texas resident theaters to collaborate and perform on stage, beginning with the Houston premiere in the Alley's newly renovated Hubbard Theatre January 29-February 21, 2016.

Alley Theatre to Present A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 20, 2015

The Alley Theatre's A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story of Christmas features a cast of 22 talented young actors from the Houston area who will perform the show in the newly renovated Hubbard Theatre. Many of the young cast members are continuing a family tradition of appearing in the production, and other young cast members are joining the show for the first time.

A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story of Christmas Returns Home For the Holidays to the Alley Theatre November 20 - December 28
by Robert Diamond - Nov 7, 2015

Alley Theatre Artistic Director Gregory Boyd announced the cast and creative team for the theatre's 28th production of A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story of Christmas, staged in the newly renovated Hubbard Theatre.

BWW Review: ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS Serves Big Laughs in Newly Renovated Alley Theatre
by Alexander Garza - Oct 12, 2015

I was pleased to see many familiar faces last Wednesday at the Alley Theatre's performance of ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS. It helped set the tone for the comedic and interactive performance that seemed to ask us to leave any egos at the door, relax, and sit back for a night of farcical storytelling and crass side-splitting humor. The show absolutely delivered.

Telma Hopkins Stars in TV One's Original Movie WELCOME TO THE FAMILY Tonight
by TV News Desk - Sep 26, 2015

TV One explores what happens when traditional family values collide with the modern-day digital age in its latest original movie Welcome to the Family premiering tonight, Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. ET.

ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS Begins 10/2 at Newly Renovated Alley Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 27, 2015

One Man, Two Guvnors begins the Alley Theatre's 2015-2016 season in the newly renovated Hubbard Theatre on October 2, 2015. Winner of the Critics Circle Award and multiple Tony and Drama Desk Awards, this glorious comedy is a unique laugh-out-loud mix of satire, songs, and stupendous physical comedy. One Man, Two Guvnors, by Richard Bean is based on The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni with songs by Grant Olding and directed by Gregory Boyd. Previews begin October 2, Opening Night October 7, with performances continuing through November 1, 2015.

BWW Review: World Premiere Musical FRACTURED BROADWAY: MADE IN LA Pokes Loving Fun at Local Theatre
by Shari Barrett - Aug 18, 2015

The San Pedro Theatre Club presents the World Premiere of FRACTURED BROADWAY: MADE IN LA. This hilarious parody with a big Los Angeles point of view is a satirical romp through your favorite musicals parodied to reflect the current affairs of live theatre in Los Angeles. With 24 original parodies set to favorite tunes from well-loved Broadway musicals, everyone from would-be actors to those struggling with auditions, from directors to producers to critics, audience members to old folks reminiscing about their past theatre glory days, has their moment to shine in the spotlight.

BWW Reviews: The Alley Theatre Puts A Fabulous Finish On A Great Season With THE FOREIGNER
by Jenny Taylor Moodie - Jul 11, 2015

BWW Reviews: THE FOREIGNER Is Wacky Fun At The Alley Theatre

Jeffrey Bean Stars in Alley Theatre's THE FOREIGNER, Opening Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2015

THE FOREIGNER is the last play in the 'Alley Theatre @ UH' season. Alley Resident Company member Jeffrey Bean returns to one of his signature roles as Charlie Baker. The show opens tonight, July 8, 2015.

Jeffrey Bean Stars in THE FOREIGNER, Beginning Tonight at the Alley Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jul 3, 2015

The Foreigner is the last play in the 'Alley Theatre @ UH' season, starring Alley Resident Company member Jeffrey Bean in one of his signature roles as Charlie Baker.

Jeffrey Bean to Star in Alley Theatre's THE FOREIGNER; Cast & Creatives Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2015

Alley Theatre Artistic Director Gregory Boyd announced the cast and creative team for The Foreigner, the last play in the "Alley Theatre @ UH" season. Alley Resident Company member Jeffrey Bean returns to one of his signature roles as Charlie Baker.

BWW Reviews: ALL MY SONS Is An Emotional Ride At The Alley Theatre
by Jenny Taylor Moodie - Apr 3, 2015

BWW Reviews: The Alley Theatre Offers An Emotional Ride With ALL MY SONS

Photo Flash: First Look at ALL MY SONS, Directed by Theresa Rebeck at Alley Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Apr 1, 2015

Alley Theatre presents Arthur Miller's All My Sons. Playwright Theresa Rebeck directs the Alley Theatre Resident Company in this riveting American drama, officially opening tonight, April 1, and running through, April 19 at the University of Houston's Wortham Theatre. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Imagine Productions Presents DREAMGIRLS, Running Now thru 3/8
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2015

Imagine Productions of Columbus will present Dreamgirls, Book and Lyrics by Tom Eyer, Music by Henry Krieger, Original Broadway Production Directed and Choreographed by Michael Bennett, Produced on Broadway by Michael Bennett, Robert Avian, Geffen Records and The Shubert Organization from February 20 - March 8, 2015 at Wall Street Night Club. Directed by James Blackmon.

BWW Reviews: Alley Theatre's AS YOU LIKE IT Commands The Stage
by Katricia Lang - Feb 13, 2015

No one weaves a tangled web of a plot into a $4,000 designer play like Shakespeare. And the Alley Theatre wears that play well. It's been hanging out with the Kardashian-Wests lately and really getting into the fashion life. So AS YOU LIKE IT is a joy to write about. Sometimes, the stars just align.

Alley Theatre to Present AS YOU LIKE IT; Cast Announced!
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 16, 2015

Alley Theatre Artistic Director Gregory Boyd announces the cast and creative team for As You Like It, the first play of 2015 in the "Alley Theatre @ UH" season. "All the world's a stage" in this masterpiece about romance and mistaken identity. Elizabeth Bunch, Chris Hutchinson, James Black, Jeffrey Bean and Todd Waite lead the company in one of Shakespeare's greatest comedies.

Imagine Productions Presents DREAMGIRLS, Running 2/20-3/8
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 10, 2015

Imagine Productions of Columbus will present Dreamgirls, Book and Lyrics by Tom Eyer, Music by Henry Krieger, Original Broadway Production Directed and Choreographed by Michael Bennett, Produced on Broadway by Michael Bennett, Robert Avian, Geffen Records and The Shubert Organization from February 20 - March 8, 2015 at Wall Street Night Club. Directed by James Blackmon.

VIDEO: AMERICAN IDOL's Harry Connick Jr. Talks Jazz Idols & More on 'Tonight'
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 6, 2015

On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, host Jimmy Fallon and Harry Connick Jr. talk about his album Pure Dixieland that Harry recorded as a kid.

Last Chance to Vote for the BroadwayWorld Houston Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 26, 2014

It's your last week to vote for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Houston Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 26th. Voting closes at the end of the year, in under one week!

Time is Ticking to Vote for the BroadwayWorld Houston Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 19, 2014

Time is ticking on your last chance to vote for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Houston Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 19th. Voting closes at the end of the year!

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