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Photos: THE EMPORIUM Cast in Rehearsals for Off-Broadway Run
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2026

Rehearsals are underway for Classic Stage Company’s New York premiere of Thornton Wilder’s final play, The Emporium, adapted and completed by Kirk Lynn and directed by Rob Melrose. Get a first look at the company in rehearsals!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 13, 2026- MOULIN ROUGE! Extends Broadway Run and More
by - Apr 13, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 13, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

Photos: Meet the Cast of THE EMPORIUM at CSC
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 10, 2026

All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Spring 2026- A Complete Guide
by Team BWW - Mar 27, 2026

What’s happening Off-Broadway this spring? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this season. Spring 2026 is packed with exciting revivals, new works, and star-powered productions.

Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Alley Theatre
by Brett Cullum - Mar 17, 2026

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

Video: First Look at Alley Theatre's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by Gillian Blum - Mar 14, 2026

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.

Photos: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST At Alley Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2026

Alley Theatre is presenting THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST by Oscar Wilde through March 29 in the Hubbard Theatre. The production is directed by Rob Melrose. Check out photos of the show.

Interview: Alejo Vietti of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at ALLEY THEATRE
by Brett Cullum - Mar 9, 2026

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

Alley Theatre to Host Open Auditions for Houston Actors for Its 2026-2027 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2026

Alley Theatre will host open auditions for Houston actors for its 2026-2027 season. They are seeking a cast of Houston talent of all genders, ethnicities, body types, and abilities.

Alley Theatre Unveils 80th Season - ROMEO AND JULIET, THE SHARK IS BROKEN and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026

Alley Theatre has unveiled its 80th Season. Featuring timeless favorites, playful comedies, and provocative new works, including  A Christmas Carol, The Girl on the Train, and many more. 

Candy Buckley, Mahira Kakkar and More to Star in THE EMPORIUM at CSC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2026

Classic Stage Company has revealed the cast for the New York premiere of Thornton Wilder’s final play, The Emporium, adapted and completed by Kirk Lynn.

Review: REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES at Alley Theatre
by Brett Cullum - Jan 30, 2026

It’s funny, it’s warm, and you walk away feeling as if you saw a community revealed.

Video: Behind the Scenes of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Alley Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Dec 22, 2025

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.

Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards 2025 Recipients Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2025

Theatre Communications Group has announced the 2025 recipients of the Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards. The awards provide additional rehearsal time for new works in development at theatres across the country. Sixteen productions will receive a total of $783,000 in support.

Alley Theatre Receives Edgerton Foundation New Play Award for DEAR ALIEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2025

Alley Theatre has received an Edgerton Foundation New Play Award for Dear Alien by Liz Duffy Adams, directed by Shelley Butler. The award provides support for additional rehearsal time with the full creative team prior to the world premiere.

Interview: Elizabeth Bunch of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at ALLEY THEATRE
by Brett Cullum - Nov 30, 2025

My biggest goal in the present is Christmas Past. If the Past were past, I'd never be it in the future. I would love to know how to do that.

Photos/Video: A CHRISTMAS CAROL At Alley Theatre- First Look!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2025

Alley Theatre has released new video highlights and production photos from its 2025 staging of A Christmas Carol, directed by Amber D. Gray. Performances continue the long-running Houston holiday tradition first established in 1989.

Briana J. Resa to Return in THE NIGHT SHIFT BEFORE CHRISTMAS at Alley Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 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.

David Rainey to Return as Ebenezer Scrooge in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Alley Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2025

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.

Interview: Rob Melrose of ALLEY and the ALL NEW Play Festival at ALLEY THEATRE
by Brett Cullum - Oct 3, 2025

'We're really proud because we've put a big focus on new work in the past. Some of these even began as readings at our Alley New Festival. They have worked their way up to a full production at the Alley and then beyond.' - Rob Melrose

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