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Prepare for an extraordinary season, bringing you a playful, timeless, and provocative mix of titles—from beloved classics to powerful new works that speak to today’s world. Celebrate artistry with Alley Theatre’s milestone 80th Season!

The Girl on the Train

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?

Based on the bestselling novel by Paula Hawkins

and DreamWorks film

Adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel

Directed by Casey Stangl

July 24 – August 30, 2026
In The Hubbard Theatre
Romeo and Juliet

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.

By William Shakespeare

Directed by Rob Melrose

September 25 – October 11, 2026
In The Hubbard Theatre
Uhuru

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.

By Gloria Majule

Directed by Shariffa Ali

October 16 – November 8, 2026
In The Neuhaus Theatre
Alley All New Festival

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.

October 23 – 25, 2026
A Christmas Carol

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!

From the novella by Charles Dickens

Adapted and originally directed by Rob Melrose

Remount directed by Amber D. Gray

Choreography by Christopher Windom

November 15 – December 27, 2026
In The Hubbard Theatre
The Night Shift Before Christmas

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.

By Isaac Gómez

Directed by KJ Sanchez

December 4 – 24, 2026
In The Neuhaus Theatre
WOMB 2.0

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.

By Marisela Treviño Orta

Directed by Tatiana Pandiani

January 22 – February 7, 2027
In The Hubbard Theatre
The Cherry Orchard

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.

By Anton Chekhov

Translated by Richard Nelson, Richard Pevear, and Larissa Volokhonsky

Directed by Richard Nelson

February 12 – March 7, 2027
In The Neuhaus Theatre
The Shark is Broken

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.

By Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon

Directed by Brandon Weinbrenner

March 5 – March 21, 2027
In The Hubbard Theatre
Agatha Christie’s Death on The Nile

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.

Adapted for the Stage by Ken Ludwig

Directed by Eleanor Holdridge

April 9 – April 25, 2027
In The Hubbard Theatre
Marjorie Prime

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?

By Jordan Harrison

Directed by Amber D. Gray

May 7 – May 30, 2027
In The Neuhaus Theatre
Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

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.

Directed by Rob Melrose

May 28 – June 13, 2027
In The Hubbard Theatre