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Alley Theatre Announces 2007-2008 Season
FOR RELEASE March 23, 2007 MEDIA CONTACT: Adriana Perez, Publicity Manager (adrianap@alleytheatre.org) 713/228-9341 Theresa Rebeck’s Sharp Comedy The Scene Completes Season that Includes the World Premiere of The Gershwins’ An American in Paris, Tony Award-Winning Doubt and Martin McDonagh’s Gruesome Comedy, The Lieutenant of Inishmore HOUSTON, Texas – Completing the Alley Theatre’s 61st season is the hit from the 2006 Humana Festival, Theresa Rebeck’s comedy The Scene, which fills a Neuhaus Stage slot that was originally announced as “to be determined.” This marks the second production the Alley has produced by Rebeck since her highly successful play Bad Dates. Crowning the season is the world premiere of The Gershwins’ An American in Paris featuring the music of the greatest American song-writing team George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin including: “S’Wonderful,” “They All Laughed,” and “Stairway to Paradise.” This new production presents an all-new book created by Ken Ludwig, author of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy Crazy For You. Kicking off the season is John Patrick Shanley’s Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning play Doubt. On the Alley’s Neuhaus Stage in the New Year is the return of Martin McDonagh with his Tony Award-nominated gruesome comedy The Lieutenant of Inishmore. Rounding out the Alley’s 61st season are Glen Berger’s fascinating Underneath the Lintel, Shakespeare’s tragedy Othello, and a classic American screwball comedy, Arsenic and Old Lace. Also featured in the Alley’s upcoming season on the Alley’s Hubbard Stage is Love, Janis, a musical about Janis Joplin,
As a non-subscription add-on, the Alley is pleased to offer its production of the Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol on the Alley’s Hubbard Stage. Both Alley Company Actors James Black and The Alley’s subscription season includes five Hubbard Stage productions and three Neuhaus Stage plays, all produced in the Alley’s two-theatre complex at Please note: play titles and dates are subject to change. With the addition of The Scene, the Alley Theatre’s 2007-2008 season includes:
“A theatrical experience … sinful to Arsenic and Old Lace By Joseph Kesselring Directed by Gregory Boyd Hubbard Stage October 5 through November 4, 2007 (press opening October 10) A classic American screwball comedy, Arsenic and Old Lace, introduces audiences to the Brewster sisters, their nephew Teddy – who believes himself to be Teddy Roosevelt, and their drama critic nephew Mortimer, who is as surprised as anyone to learn that his maiden aunts have taken it upon themselves to commit murder – with a glass of arsenic-spiked elderberry wine.
Theresa Rebeck (author of the Alley’s outstanding success Bad Dates) returns with her sharp witted comedy The Scene about the lives of four New Yorkers on the fringes of the entertainment industry. The Scene is a shrewd and racy comedy about Charlie, an out-of-work actor and his TV producer wife, Stella. When Charlie meets Clea, a gorgeous blonde – fresh off a bus from Houston’s Family Favorite Love, Janis Conceived, Adapted and Directed by Randal Myler Inspired by the book “Love, Janis” by Laura Joplin Hubbard Stage January 11 through February 10, 2008 (press opening January 16) Recommended for mature audiences. A musical about Janis Joplin, The Lieutenant of Inishmore By Martin McDonagh Directed by Gregory Boyd Neuhaus Stage January 25 through February 24, 2008 (press opening January 30) Recommended for mature audiences. Language, blood, violence. Author of last season’s extraordinary The Pillowman, Martin McDonagh returns to the Alley with The Lieutenant of Inishmore, a gruesome comedy that was Winner of the Olivier Award for Best Comedy. The Lieutenant of Inishmore revolves around a group of terrorists in a radical IRA splinter group and their ruthless (and cat-loving) leader “Mad Padraic.” When Padraic’s beloved cat is found dead, the death must be concealed before Padraic returns from a stint of violence. What follows are a series of savagely funny events that are both shocking and surprising. This is the third play by McDonagh that the Alley has produced, starting with his break-through play The Beauty Queen of Leenane in 1999 and The Pillowman in 2005. Ben Brantley of The New York Times wrote, “….a guaranteed adrenaline booster! See it!” Othello By William Shakespeare Directed by Scott Schwartz Hubbard Stage March 7 through March 30, 2008 (press opening March 12) Recommended for mature audiences. Violence, sexual situations. Othello features two of Shakespeare’s most complex characters, Othello and Iago, in this tragedy of jealousy and murder. Provoked by the lies of Iago, Othello begins to mistrust his wife, Desdemona. As his suspicions rise, he surrenders to self-doubt, eventually destroying his marriage. This Shakespeare classic weaves a bloody tapestry of deception and betrayal, where love and honor hang in the balance. Underneath the Lintel By Glen Berger Directed by Alex Harvey Neuhaus Stage March 21 through April 20, 2008 (press opening March 26) A puzzling mystery begins when an assistant acquisitions librarian finds a late book in the overnight slot and becomes determined to track down the offender… especially since the book is 113 years overdue. As his endeavors continue, he finds himself on a journey that unlocks ancient mysteries and moves him to new revelations. Described by Variety as “a complex mystery that transcends the ages,” The Gershwins’ An American in WORLD PREMIERE Words and Music by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin Book by Ken Ludwig Directed by Hubbard Stage The Gershwins’ An American in Paris is an all-singing, all-dancing, all-comedy musical that gives a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the legendary movie musical of the 1950s. When the crazy but loveable French music hall star Michel Gerard fails to show up for filming of the movie, comic hysteria results as the Hollywood crew collides with their Parisian colleagues in a musical filled with glamour, laughter and romance. The Gershwins' An American in Paris presents an all-new book created by Ken Ludwig, book writer of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy Crazy For You. The Gershwins' An American in Paris will feature some of the best-loved songs ever written by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin including: "S'Wonderful," "They All Laughed," and "Stairway to Paradise."
TICKET INFORMATION AND PACKAGES $21 “CHEAP THRILLS” TICKETS The Alley’s $21 “Cheap Thrills” ticket program makes low-priced tickets available year-round for Tuesday and Sunday evening performances of most Alley subscription series productions on the Hubbard Stage. Call the Alley Box Office, 713/220.5700, for details. SUBSCRIPTIONS Season subscriptions are as low as $130 and may be purchased at www.alleytheatre.org, by phone at 713/220.5700, or in person at the Alley Theatre Box Office, SINGLE TICKETS Single tickets go on sale to the general public Monday, August 27, 2007. Single tickets are available for purchase online at www.alleytheatre.org., by phone at 713/220.5700 or in person at the Alley Box Office at GROUP TICKETS Groups of 10 persons or more can purchase tickets at a discounted rate by calling the group sales department at 713/228.9341, ext. 346. ACT OUT ActOUT is MIX AND MINGLE Formerly called Super Singles, Mix & Mingle is a Pre-show mixer for subscribers who attend performances “solo” on the second Wednesday of each regular Hubbard Stage production. The mixers – held at a variety of downtown restaurants or at the Alley – encourage like-minded theatregoers to congregate and enjoy Alley productions together. For more information, call 713/228.9341 ext 404. 1st ACT “1st act” is a group of young Alley patrons dedicated to providing opportunities to enjoy theatre of the highest caliber while contributing to the continued success of the Alley Theatre by cultivating future patrons and leaders. For more information about 1st act membership, contact Amy Schwab at 713/228.9341 ext 370. AUDIENCE PROGRAMS TUESDAY TALKBACKS Alley patrons are invited to attend post-show Tuesday TalkBacks with the cast and members of the artistic staff every Tuesday after the opening date. These question-and-answer sessions are held immediately after the evening performance. Special TalkBacks are scheduled on nights other than the first Tuesday for select productions. ALLEY THEATRE HOSTS THE MARGARETT ROOT BROWN Continuing a relationship with Inprint and the ALLEY EMAIL CLUB Join the Alley Theatre email club to receive exclusive ticket offers and contests, casting updates, new information about upcoming productions, education and community events, pre-show mixers and other special events. To register, visit www.alleytheatre.org. PAY WHAT YOU CAN The Alley Theatre continues its efforts to make the theatre affordable to patrons by offering Pay-What-You-Can performances of many of its Hubbard Stage productions. Partnering with other social non-profit organizations, the Alley seeks to generate in-kind donations and reward patrons with Pay-What-You-Can tickets. Pay-What-You-Can tickets are available in person, the day of the performance only and are limited to two tickets per person and cost a minimum of $2, but patrons are encouraged to Pay-What-They-Can. Pay-What-You-Can dates will be announced soon. Visit www.alleytheatre.org for updates and details. AUDIO DESCRIPTION, ASL INTERPRETED AND CAPTIONING The Alley offers open-captioned performances for patrons with low hearing and audio described performances for patrons with low vision. The theatre also offers American Sign Language-interpreted performances. Please visit www.alleytheatre.org or call 713/220.5700 for more information.
HYPE – August brings the Alley’s Houston Young Playwrights Exchange, better known as HYPE. Hear the words of teenage playwrights in a public showcase at the Alley Theatre Friday, August 3 through Sunday, August 5. Tickets are only $5. For more information, call 713/228.9341 ext. 425. ALLEY THEATRE YOUNG PERFORMERS STUDIO Be part of a creative drama learning experience. The Alley Theatre Young Performers Studio engages students in a dynamic introduction to theatre arts while fostering their individual creativity and building skills that reach beyond the stage. Fall, spring and two summer sessions are available for grades 2-12. For more information call Julia Traber, Studio Director at 713/315.5423. Plays and dates are subject to change. Projects at the Alley Theatre are funded in part by a grant from the City of Houston and the Texas Commission on the Arts through the Cultural Arts Council of Houston/Harris County. # # # |
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