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Alley Theatre

Alley Theatre

Major Houston theatre producing classic works, new plays, and contemporary theatre in the Theater District.

Current & Upcoming Shows

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Uhuru

10/16/26 - 11/8/26 at the Neuhaus Theatre
Alley Theatre

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.

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The Night Shift Before Christmas

12/4/26 - 12/24/26 at the Neuhaus Theatre
Alley 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.

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The Cherry Orchard

2/12/27 - 3/7/27 at the Neuhaus Theatre
Alley Theatre

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.

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Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile

4/9/27 - 4/25/27 at the Hubbard Theatre
Alley Theatre

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.

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Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

5/28/27 - 6/13/27 at the Hubbard Theatre
Alley Theatre

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.

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A Christmas Carol

11/15/26 - 12/27/26 at the Hubbard Theatre
Alley Theatre

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!

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Womb 2.0

1/22/27 - 2/7/27 at the Hubbard Theatre
Alley Theatre

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.

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The Shark is Broken

3/5/27 - 3/21/27 at the Hubbard Theatre
Alley Theatre

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.

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Marjorie Prime

5/7/27 - 5/30/27 at the Neuhaus Theatre
Alley Theatre

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?

Company News

October 23, 2026

Houston Chronicle

Houston Chronicle reviews the Alley’s Uhuru

Doni Wilson finds sharp comedy and strong performances in Gloria Majule’s world premiere about climbers on Mount Kilimanjaro. The Houston Chronicle review examines how the play handles identity, colonialism, and ideas about America.

Date

October 23, 2026

Houston Press

Houston Press reviews Alley Theatre’s Uhuru

Jessica Goldman praises the scenes between the two Tanzanian characters and the production’s use of Swahili with surtitles. Her review also questions whether some of the broader comedy and staging carry the world premiere’s themes effectively.

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October 23, 2026

Houston Press

Playwright Liz Duffy Adams describes workshopping a new play at Alley All New

Houston Press interviews Liz Duffy Adams about developing Lunacy with input from NASA scientists and revising it during the Alley All New Festival. The piece explains how the festival’s rehearsals and public readings help playwrights test new work.

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October 15, 2026

Houston Press

Gloria Majule recounts the Kilimanjaro journey behind Uhuru

In a Houston Press feature, playwright Gloria Majule explains how a graduate-school assignment became Uhuru and how climbing Mount Kilimanjaro shaped the play. She discusses the perspectives of Tanzanian guides and tourists that inform its satire.

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October 12, 2026

Houston Press

Alley Theatre and UH move first acting MFA cohort into yearlong apprenticeship

Houston Press reports that eight University of Houston MFA acting students have begun the program's third year at Alley Theatre. The apprentices are appearing in productions, shadowing resident actors and attending master classes while receiving tuition support and a stipend.

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October 2, 2026

Houston Chronicle

Houston Chronicle reviews Alley Theatre’s Romeo and Juliet

The Houston Chronicle has published Doni Wilson’s review of Alley Theatre’s Romeo and Juliet, directed by Rob Melrose. The review discusses the cast, staging, and contemporary touches in this Shakespeare production.

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