Alley Theatre

By William Goldman. Based on the novel by Stephen King. Directed by Brandon Weinbrenner. When a famous author crashes his car in a snowstorm, he’s rescued by his number one fan. What begins as an act of kindness turns into a terrifying captivity in this tense and unforgettable stage adaptation of Stephen King’s psychological thriller. 

Synopsis adapted from Alley Theatre’s official 2025–26 season press release.

Timeless Love, Eternal Risk. Set in timeless Verona, two star-crossed souls defy the forces that seek to keep them apart. This production of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy shows how each generation reinvents what it means to love and risk everything for it. Discover why this tale continues to inspire artists, dreamers, and lovers.

Alley All New Festival is back this fall with three days of staged readings. Since its inception in 2016, the festival has become an incubator for world premieres and will feature new works by the boldest voices of American Theatre.

Adult Holiday Comedy. Join Margot on her Christmas Eve shift, braving grumpy drive-thru customers until her late best friend’s ghost warns her of imminent spirits. Margot confronts her inner Scrooge in this holiday show packed with humor and heart.

Chekhov’s Masterpiece Stripped Down. One of theatre’s most celebrated works is stripped down to its essentials. An aristocratic family and their servants grapple with the imminent loss of their beloved estate. Meanwhile, their country faces radical, irreversible change. Step into Chekhov’s world as never before.

Luxury Cruise, Deadly Secret, Poirot’s Puzzle. Step aboard for a lush and opulent journey up the Nile! A luxurious honeymoon cruise turns deadly when a murder occurs among wealthy passengers. Hercule Poirot must untangle a web of jealousy and suspicion to identify the killer aboard the ship. Prepare for a thrilling, witty, and dazzling whodunit where everyone has a secret.

Just Don’t Break the Rules. This vicious classic pulls you into one unforgettable late night when a couple turns mind games into spousal warfare. Nothing is off-limits. As cocktails flow, boundaries blur, secrets sting and the truth hits hard. It’s all fun and games… until someone breaks the rules.

A Woman’s Memory, Her Greatest Betrayal. This modern psychological thriller, adapted from the best-selling novel and hit film, follows Rachel, a woman struggling with dependency. She must piece together her fragmented memories to find a girl who’s gone missing. As her night comes back to her, she considers: who can you trust when you can’t trust yourself?

Who Belongs on the Mountain? An unlikely group takes on a “Tanzanian-only” ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro in this sharp satire. The dramedy follows a Tanzanian-American tourist, two missionaries, and their guide as they make their way toward the “Roof of Africa.” They must confront questions of access, identity, and who deserves a place on the mountain.

Houston's Holiday Tradition. 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 dazzling costumes and stunning sets. Join us for a Dickensian celebration of love, redemption, and the true spirit of Christmas!

Secure Clinic, Terrifying Gamble. In the not-so-distant future, an undetectable virus has turned childbirth into a terrifying gamble. Welcome to WMB, an ultra-secure, ultra-sterile, and ultra-exclusive birthing clinic. New recruit Claudia has one job: usher the world’s wealthiest expectant mothers into their nine-month sanctuary. Just make sure the wrong thing doesn’t get inside.

Iconic, Comedic, Chaotic. Dive behind the scenes of the high-stress production process of Jaws! Young Richard Dreyfuss, steady Roy Scheider, and seasoned Robert Shaw are feuding. The schedule is sinking, the booze is flowing, and yes, the shark is broken. Witness the hilarious clashes of big egos, the endless delays, and the juicy mishaps that forged a cinematic classic.

A New Kind Of Future. An aging woman reconnects with her past through artificial intelligence designed to look and speak like her late husband. This tender drama explores memory, family, reflection, and the stories we cling to. As technology advances, it asks: what does it mean to be remembered?