Accessibility
Performance Type |
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 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. |
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Ken Ludwig’s take on this classic Sherlock Holmes mystery contains instances of violence. Recommended for ages 10 and up. |
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Flashing lights, haze, fog, theatrical smoking, and gunshots will be used during the performance. |
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Before you attend the performance, the program provides cast bios, sponsor backgrounds, and further reading. Read More. |
Who was Agatha Christie: A Woman of Mystery
When you hear the name Agatha Christie, you immediately think of whodunnits. Christie has become a legend in the genre for her captivating plots, iconic characters, and just enough clues to make the audience think they have solved the mystery right before serving an unforgettable plot twist.Continue reading→
Reflections on Summer Chills– Q&A with Elizabeth Bunch
We spoke with Resident Acting Company member Elizabeth Bunch to reflect on her time at the Alley Theatre, specifically her journey throughout our Summer Chills productions.Continue reading→
Simultaneous Spanish Translations
It’s a familiar formula: in the wake of its success, a great work of theatre is adapted for the screen. Continue reading→
Style and Cinema in the Alley Theatre’s Dial M for Murder
It’s a familiar formula: in the wake of its success, a great work of theatre is adapted for the screen. Continue reading→
The Master of Suspense: Alfred Hitchcock’s Enduring Impact on Film and Beyond
Alfred Hitchcock is synonymous with spine-tingling chills and masterfully crafted suspense. His innovative techniques, psychological insights, and iconic visual style. He continues to inspire filmmakers and artists across various disciplines to this day.Continue reading→
The Emporium and the American Department Store
Thornton Wilder’s The Emporium, completed by Kirk Lynn, is a portrayal of one man’s journey to obtain employment at the eponymous department store. It is interesting to consider the rise of department stores and how their economic and cultural growth in America aligns perfectly with the journey of the main character, John. Continue reading→
Get the Most Out of Your Night: A Guide to Pre-Show Activities at The Theatre
The excitement is building! You’ve got your tickets, your outfit is on point, and you’re ready for a night of captivating theatre. But before the curtain rises, there’s a whole world waiting for you in the theatre lobby. Don’t just stand there waiting – use that pre-show time to elevate your entire experience. Here’s what you can do to make the most of those precious moments before the show begins:Continue reading→
Specialty Cocktail: Thornton Wilder’s The Emporium
If you enjoyed the specialty cocktail for The Emporium, here is your chance to make it yourself at home.Continue reading→
What does it mean to present an unfinished Thornton Wilder play?
This Spring, Alley Theatre will be presenting the first-ever production of an unfinished play by renowned American dramatist Thornton Wilder. But what does it mean to present an unfinished play? How is it possible that nearly 50 years after Wilder’s death, The Emporium will finally appear before an audience?Continue reading→
Behind the Scenic Design of Dial M for Murder
Welcome to The Wendice Flat. Grab a drink, get comfortable, and let’s talk about MURDER.Continue reading→