The Glass Menagerie - Alley Theatre
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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.

PRESENTING SPONSOR

“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)
Translation  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  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  Captioned Performance Sunday, March 9, 2:00 PM

Best Seats:  Section 4, Rows L-O

ASL Interpreted Performance  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.

 

Learn more

Revolving lights, haze, and theatrical smoking will be used during the performance.
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.

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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.

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ActOUT

Thursday, March 6

Join the hottest LGBTQ+ theatre event in town.

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STUDENT MATINEE

March 5

Exclusive 10:00 AM performance and Talkback

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Buy 10 or more tickets and save $60.

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Scenic Design by Michael Locher

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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PRODUCERS

ANGELA AND CRAIG JARCHOW

HONORARY PRODUCERS
KEN AND MADY KADES
Beth Madison
Tina Raham Stewart