Noël Coward’s Private Lives
May 23 - June 15, 2025
ELEGANCE, WIT, AND ROMANCE

MAY 23 – JUNE 15
Hubbard Theatre
Directed By KJ Sanchez
Step into a tempestuous world where love and laughter collide in unexpected ways! When divorced couple Elyot and Amanda accidentally find themselves honeymooning with their new spouses in adjacent rooms, sparks fly and tempers flare in a whirlwind of passion and humor. Director KJ Sanchez brings a fresh twist to Coward’s timeless comedy, transporting you from 1930s Argentina to Uruguay. Don’t miss this witty and charming production!
“The Alley’s production is both beautiful and entertaining”
BroadwayWorld Houston
“Molano’s sleek, stylish Amanda is the cat’s pajamas”
Houston Press
“Private Lives is ‘White Lotus’ with tango, passion and chaotic romance”
Houston Chronicle
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Accessibility
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Tuesday, May 27, 7:30 PM Saturday, May 31, 2:00 PM This service can be accessed from any seat location upon checking out a headset device. |
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Sunday, June 1, 7:00 PM This service can be accessed from any seat location upon checking out a headset device. |
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Sunday, June 8, 2:00 PM
Best Seats: Section 4, Rows L-O |
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Wednesday, June 11, 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. |
Listen to The Playlist
Get ready to tango by listening to our playlist curated by Sound Designer Jake Rodriguez!
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Noël Coward’s hilarious battle of the sexes contains some language, references to sexual situations, and comic threats of violence between men and women. |
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Haze and theatrical smoking will be used during the performance. |
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The run time is 2 hours and 15 minutes, including two intermissions |
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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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Read the program. |
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Listen to the playlist. |
TALKS & EVENTS
Pre-Show Alley Chats
Sunday, May 25, before the 2:00 PM show
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the design process.
Post-Show Alley Chats
Tuesday, June 3, after the 7:30 PM show
Tuesday, June 10, after the 7:30 PM show
Join us for post-show Alley Chats with the cast and Alley Theatre Artistic Staff.
Tango In The Park
A Celebration of Latin Dance: Tango, Malambo, Milonga at Lynn Wyatt Square.
ActOUT
Join the hottest LGBTQ+ theatre event in town.
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