Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville
April 4 - May 4, 2025
A CASE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

APRIL 4 – MAY 4
Hubbard Theatre
Directed by Eleanor Holdridge
Embark on a thrilling adventure with Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they unravel the mystery of the Baskervilles with wit, charm, and suspense. Todd Waite’s Sherlock brings humor to the classic whodunit in this madcap mystery. Join them on a journey through the foggy moors of Devonshire, where every clue and twist keeps you guessing until the final curtain call.
This special engagement marks Todd Waite’s farewell performance as a member of the Resident Acting Company, making it a must-see for fans and theatergoers alike.
This production is approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes long, including one intermission.
“It’s not only fun, it’s laugh out loud funny. It is also an outstanding production.”
Houston Chronicle
“equal parts thrilling and laugh-out-loud funny”
BroadwayWorld Houston
“This is a show designed for pure enjoyment”
The Courier
Sherlock Holmes murder mystery hits the stage at Alley Theatre
ABC13
Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville “is among the most fun of any of the shows our audiences will see.” -Todd Waite
OutSmart Magazine
Listen to The Playlist
Get ready for your Sherlock Adventure by listening to our playlist curated by Sound Designer Melanie Chen Cole! Listen Now.
Accessibility
Performance Type |
Performance Date(s) |
|---|---|
Captioned Performance |
Sunday, April 13, 2:00 PM
Best Seats: Section 5, Rows L-O |
Audio Described Performance |
Sunday, April 13, 7:00 PM
This service can be accessed from any seat location upon checking out a headset device. |
ASL Interpreted Performance |
Wednesday, April 30, 7:30 PM
Best Seats: Please select the indicated performance and use Promo Code ASLSEAT to gain access to the best seats to view ASL interpreters, or contact Guest Services at (713) 220-5700 or boxoffice@alleytheatre.org. |
Alley Resourced
Go beyond the stage with Alley Resourced for deeper insight into the world of the play — designed for classroom teachers but enriching for all.
| Ken Ludwig’s take on this classic Sherlock Holmes mystery contains instances of violence. Recommended for ages 10 and up. | |
| Flashing lights, haze, fog, theatrical smoking, and gunshots will be used during the performance. | |
| Before you attend the performance, the program provides cast bios, sponsor backgrounds, and further reading. Read More. |
|
| Read the program. | |
| Listen to the playlist. |
TALKS & EVENTS
Pre-Show Alley Chats
Sunday, April 6, before the 2:00 PM show.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the design process.
Post-Show Alley Chats
Thursday, April 10, after the 7:30 PM show.
Tuesday, April 15, after the 7:30 PM show.
Join us for post-show Alley Chats with the cast and Alley Theatre Artistic Staff.
ActOUT
Join the hottest LGBTQ+ theatre event in town.
STUDENT MATINEE
Exclusive 10:00 AM performance and Talkback
IN THE WORKS
Get a first look behind the scenes of Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery as we work to bring this production to life on the Alley’s stage.
HONORARY PRODUCERS
ANNE AND ALBERT CHAO
STEVE AND DONNA GREENLEE
ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS
![]()
Valerie A. Jalufka
Cathy and Jesse Marion
Connie and Roger Plank
Betty Stacy
LEARN MORE
The Girl on the Train: A Literary History
Paula Hawkins’s The Girl on the Train was a runaway success.Continue reading→
The Girl on the Train: Unreliable Narrators on Stage
The “Unreliable Narrator” is usually associated with novels, where a first-person narrator controls the reader’s perspective from within the page.Continue reading→
Summer Intern Spotlights: Part One
Every summer, Alley Theatre provides internships for students across our departments, including theatre production, arts administration, and non-profit marketing and management. Meet the first set of this year’s incredible interns: Isabella, Sage, and Courtney!Continue reading→
Finding Our Song: Juneteenth, Houston, and August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone
As Houston celebrates Juneteenth, this reading offers a chance to reflect on where we come from, what we carry, and how stories help us remember. It is an invitation to gather in community, honor Black history, and experience one of August Wilson’s most critical works. Continue reading→
Artistic Director’s Reflections on The Girl on the Train
I’m excited to bring Alley’s Summer Chills into the 21st Century.Continue reading→
Sound as Witness: In conversation with Servanté Cook on Music, Community, and the Sounds of August Wilson’s Fences
Our engagement with Wilson, Fences, and his American Century Cycle stretches far beyond the stage and dates to as early as 1990, when Fences first blessed an Alley Theatre stage.Continue reading→
Dear Alien and the Cosmic Theatre of Advice
The play opens with “Dear Alien” (the pen name of the mysterious columnist) spiraling toward eviction, financial ruin, and a full-blown existential crisis. Continue reading→
Alley Theatre Artists’ Received 16 Tony Nominations
A huge congratulations to all our 16 Alley Theatre family members who were nominated for Tony Awards!Continue reading→
Lights, Camera, Alley!, Alley Theatre Ball
In a dazzling celebration of storytelling and stagecraft, more than 375 of Houston’s cultural tastemakers gathered for Lights, Camera, Alley!, Alley Theatre Ball. Continue reading→
August Wilson’s Four B’s: The Art that inspired The American Century Cycle
Over the years, August Wilson has acknowledged a multitude of influences from many different disciplines.Continue reading→
Captioned Performance
Audio Described Performance
ASL Interpreted Performance