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Prepare for an extraordinary season of riveting stories, stellar performances, and unforgettable memories in Alley Theatre’s 79th Season! This year, we’re bringing you an incredible lineup of stories filled with adventure, humor, heart, and inspiration. From beloved classics to ground-breaking World Premieres, we’re pulling out all the stops.
Explore our 2025 - 2026 Season
In The Hubbard Theatre
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The Da Vinci Code
Uncover A Secret That Could Change Everything
Join the thrilling adventure as symbologist Robert Langdon and cryptologist Sophie Neveu race to solve a deadly puzzle that could change history. Following the clues hidden in ancient symbols and imagery, they uncover secrets that lead them on a dangerous quest. Based on the smash hit novel by Dan Brown, embark on a journey across Europe to the Louvre, Westminster Abbey, and Rosslyn Chapel.
Adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel
Based on the Novel by Dan Brown
Directed by Rob Melrose
September 19 - October 12, 2025
Real Women Have Curves
Sisterhood, Resilience, and Self-Acceptance
This vivacious comedy, which inspired the hit film, follows five Latina women navigating the pressures of body image, immigration, and cultural expectations. As they work to meet an impossible deadline, the women reveal their hopes and struggles. Experience the warmth and laughter in the beauty of embracing who you are.
By Josefina López
Directed by Lisa Portes
January 23 - February 15, 2026
The Importance of Being Earnest
Witty, Wonderful, and Wild(e)
This timeless comedy follows two British bachelors who invent alter egos to outwit society and find love. As their deception unravels, chaos and hilarity ensue. Experience mistaken identities, secret loves, and sparkling satire in one of Oscar Wilde's most celebrated works.
By Oscar Wilde
Directed by Rob Melrose
March 6 - March 29, 2026
August Wilson's Fences
Enduring Strength, Timeless Classic
In this legendary Tony Award-winning drama, a former baseball player struggles with the realities of life and the pursuit of happiness. Amidst racial prejudice and unfulfilled dreams, the challenges of parenthood and the bonds of family are tested. Discover why this iconic classic has continued to resonate for decades.
Directed by Eileen J. Morris
April 17 - May 10, 2026
Misery
He’s Her Obsession, She’s His Nightmare
Famous romance author Paul is rescued from a car crash by his "number one fan.” As Annie nurses Paul to health, her obsession takes control. What begins as a rescue quickly turns into a dangerous entrapment as Paul writes for his life. Experience the horror as Stephen King's chilling thriller comes to life on stage when a fan will stop at nothing for the sequel of her dreams.
By William Goldman
Based on the novel by Stephen King
Directed by Brandon Weinbrenner
May 29 - June 21, 2026
In The Neuhaus Theatre
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World Premiere
The Body Snatcher
A Blossoming Love, A Decaying Plan
Just in time for spooky season, this spine-tingling love story, inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson’s Victorian Gothic classic, comes alive onstage. A father's love for his ailing daughter and her growing affection for his medical assistant create an ethical dilemma as they push medical boundaries. As the bodies stack up, the question is asked – how deep will you dig for the one you love?
By Katie Forgette
Directed By Brandon Weinbrenner
October 3 - October 26, 2025
Pulitzer Prize Winner
English
Language, Connection, And Finding Your Voice
Winner of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize! This heartfelt, humorous play follows five strangers in an Iranian TOEFL class as they navigate language, identity, and unexpected friendships. Each brings a personal reason for learning English, discovering along the way what is lost—and found—in translation. While some things may get lost, the human spirit shines through.
By Sanaz Toossi
Directed by Evren Odcikin
February 13 - March 8, 2026
World Premiere
Dear Alien
Seven Questions, Three Actors, One Alien
After captivating audiences nationwide with Born with Teeth, playwright Liz Duffy Adams returns to the Alley in her thought-provoking world premiere. An isolated advice columnist races the clock to make one last deadline before facing financial ruin. In this existential comedy, we ask ourselves: What will we do when it all becomes too much?
By Liz Duffy Adams
Directed by Shelley Butler
May 8 - May 31, 2026
Season Add-Ons
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U.S. Premiere
Agatha Christie's The Mirror Crack'd
Behind The Glamour Lies a Deadly Secret
Summer Chills: Miss Marple, Agatha Christie's iconic sleuth, takes center stage in this gripping, glamorous mystery. When the filming of a star-studded movie in a quaint village leads to a chilling murder, everyone becomes a suspect. Miss Marple untangles a web of jealousy, ambition, and hidden truths. Can you solve who is behind it all?
A New Adaptation by Rachel Wagstaff
Directed by Delicia Turner Sonnenberg
July 11 - August 17, 2025
in the Hubbard Theatre
A Christmas Carol
Houston's Holiday Tradition
Rediscover the timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation as he encounters the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Be transported into Victorian England with dazzling costumes and stunning sets. Join us for a Dickensian celebration of love, redemption, and the true spirit of Christmas!
From the novella by Charles Dickens
Originally directed by Rob Melrose
Remount directed by Amber D. Gray
Choreography by Christopher Windom
November 16 - December 28, 2025
in the Hubbard Theatre
The Night Shift Before Christmas
Adult Holiday Comedy
Join Margot on her Christmas Eve shift, braving grumpy drive-thru customers until her late best friend’s ghost warns her of imminent spirits. Margot confronts her inner Scrooge in this holiday show packed with humor and heart.
By Isaac Gómez
Directed By KJ Sanchez
