Melissa Pritchett as Ursula
James Belcher as Antonio
Photo by T. Charles Erickson

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Much Ado About Nothing

Playwright: William Shakespeare
Director: Scott Schwartz
October 6 - November 5, 2006
Hubbard Stage

Groups of 10 call 713/315-3346 for discounts.

One of Shakespeare's funniest comedies, Much Ado About Nothing is a lively showdown between the sexes. Beatrice, independent and forthright, and Benedick, a self-confessed "woman-hater," pass the time constantly goading and scorning each other. When they are thrown together to defend a friend's honor, their true feelings begin to emerge. Much Ado About Nothing is directed by Scott Schwartz (the Alley's production of Steve Martin's The Underpants and director of Matthew Broderick in The Foreigner and Golda's Balcony on Broadway). Schwartz will direct the Alley Company, who revisit Shakespeare following the popularity of Twelfth Night, Hamlet and A Midsummer Night's Dream.

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"This Much Ado is a triumph of imagination and talent. You'd be crazy to miss it." The Houston Chronicle
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Click here to read an interview with Matt Williams, choreographer for Much Ado About Nothing.

Click here to listen to an interview with Elizabeth Bunch and Will Fowler on KUHF’s The Front Row.