Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville - Alley Theatre
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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  Captioned Performance Sunday, April 13, 2:00 PM

Best Seats: Section 5, Rows L-O

Audio Described Performance  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  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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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.

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Before you attend the performance, the program provides cast bios, sponsor backgrounds, and further reading. Read More.
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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.

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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.

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ActOUT

Thursday, April 17

Join the hottest LGBTQ+ theatre event in town.

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STUDENT MATINEE

April 23

Exclusive 10:00 AM performance and Talkback

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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

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