The Glass Menagerie
February 21 - March 16, 2025
FRAGILE DREAMS, FADED REALITIES

February 21 – March 16
HUBBARD THEATRE
By Tennessee Williams
Directed by Rob Melrose
Williams’ American classic follows a family caught by dreams and delusion. Amanda, a faded Southern belle, yearns for a better life for her children. Her daughter Laura, however, would rather spend time alone with her collection of delicate glass animals, while her restless son, Tom, longs to escape the monotony of his current life. This memory play asks us to explore the delicate nature of human connections.
“Alley Theatre’s The Glass Menagerie is a phenomenal staging of a classic”
Houston Chronicle
“Melissa Molano delivers an exceptional performance”
BroadwayWorld Houston
“The thing that this family has in common is they’re all dreamers. But their dreams are in different places.”
Houston Press
Accessibility
Performance Type |
Performance Date(s) |
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Simultaneous Spanish Translation Performance |
Friday, February 28, 8:00 PM
This service can be accessed from any seat location upon checking out a headset device. |
Audio Described Performance |
Sunday, March 2, 7:00 PM
This service can be accessed from any seat location upon checking out a headset device. |
Captioned Performance |
Sunday, March 9, 2:00 PM
Best Seats: Section 4, Rows L-O |
ASL Interpreted Performance |
Wednesday, March 12, 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. |
| Tennessee Williams’ classic memory play, written in 1944, contains some language that modern audiences may find insensitive. | |
| Revolving lights, haze, and theatrical smoking will be used during the performance. |
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| The Glass Menagerie runs approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission. | |
| 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, February 23, before 2:00 PM show
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the design process.
Post-Show Alley Chats
Thursday, February 27, after the 7:30 PM show
Tuesday, March 11, 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 at Michael Locher’s stunning set design for The Glass Menagerie. See how the set helps bring these characters to life on the Alley’s stage.
Scenic Design by Michael Locher
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Simultaneous Spanish Translation Performance
Audio Described Performance
Captioned Performance
ASL Interpreted Performance