Michael Locher News

So, in no order (and with no clarity of categories), here are the BROADWAY WORLD HOUSTON CRITICS’ CHOICE awards for the 2025-2026 season! CHEERS!

Alley Theatre has released first look footage of DEAR ALIEN, the world premiere of Liz Duffy Adams' thought-provoking existential comedy, now playing through May 31, 2026 at the Neuhaus Theatre.

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.

Alley Theatre has released production photos and video from DEAR ALIEN by Liz Duffy Adams. Directed by Shelley Butler, the production stars Dylan Godwin, Melissa Molano, and Brandon Hearnsberger. Performances continue through May 31 in the Neuhaus Theatre.

Alley Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team of Dear Alien, directed by Shelley Butler, Liz Duffy Adams. Performances run Friday, May 8 to Sunday, May 31 in the Neuhaus Theatre. Tickets are on now sale, starting at $45. 

Director Rob Melrose certainly knows how to pick actors and designers who know their craft and live it, while the rest merely exist.

Check out a first-look video at Alley Theatre's The Importance of Being Earnest, directed by Rob Melrose, running through March 29 at the Hubbard Theatre.

Rob said early on is he didn't want to have a pastel, cake frosting show. He wanted vibrant colors, a bit more punchy, and a different palette than we're used to. So that was really good for me, because that opened up many more possibilities

Ever wonder about the stories of all the houses in A CHRISTMAS CAROL? Watch as scenic Designer Michael Locher walks through his vision for transporting Alley Theatre audiences across Victorian London.

Alley Theatre will present the return of Houston’s holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol. This holiday favorite promises a Christmas feast featuring the Alley's Resident Acting Company. Learn how to purchase tickets.

It’s a marvelously entertaining thriller that audiences are likely to flock to, because it has a sense of awe-inspired fun that you seldom find in the theater. It's high-tech Agatha Christie, and perfect for the Fall.  

To me, this iteration of THE DA VINCI CODE feels like it leans more towards the book in pure content, but at the same time, you can look at the film and our stage adaptation as sort of accomplishing similar tasks.

Alley Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team of The Da Vinci Code. Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel adapt Dan Brown’s hit novel. See who is starring and learn more!

Alley Theatre has revealed the cast of Primary Trust, directed by Niegel Smith. See who is starring in the production and learn how to purchase tickets here!

The Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team of Tennessee Williams’s The Glass Menagerie. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

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.

Now in its third year under the skillful guidance of new (Remounting) Director Amber D. Gray, this Dickens classic has been freshly adapted by Alley Theatre’s Artistic Director Rob Melrose. A CHRISTMAS CAROL tells the story we all know so well: a miserly old man is visited by four ghosts who reveal the impact of his actions on others and the trajectory of his own life, leading him toward redemption. This adaptation stands out by weaving carols into the narrative as a guiding thread. Sung a cappella by the cast, these songs enhance the show’s festive charm. Some are timeless classics, while others feel rooted in the Victorian period, lending authenticity to the setting. The arrangements, rich with harmonies, are beautifully performed by a small group or the entire ensemble.

Watch a sneak peek of THE JANEIAD, written by Anna Ziegler and directed by Rob Melrose, running through November 3 at Neuhaus Theatre in the video here!

Alley Theatre has revealed the cast of The Janeiad. See who is starring and learn more about the production.