Romeo and Juliet

September 25 – October 18, 2026

Hubbard Theatre
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Rob Melrose
Timeless Love, Eternal Risk

Set in timeless Verona, two star-crossed souls defy the forces that seek to keep them apart. This production of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy shows how each generation reinvents what it means to love and risk everything for it. Discover why this tale continues to inspire artists, dreamers, and lovers.

The run time is 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission.

In Shakespeare's classic tale of star-crossed lovers, audiences can expect language, mentions of sexual situations, and depictions of drug use, violence and suicide.
Special Performances
Captioned Performance

Best Seats: Section 5, Rows L-O

Audio Described Performance
This service can be accessed from any seat location upon checking out a headset device.
ASL Interpreted Performance
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.
Simultaneous Spanish Translation Performances
This service can be accessed from any seat location upon checking out a headset device.
Preview Performances
Opening Night Performance

Matthew Amendt 

Mercutio/Prince of Verona/Chorus

Orlando Arriaga

Lord Montague

Elizabeth Bunch

Lady Capulet

Mason Dowd

Abraham/Third Watchman/Romeo Understudy

Michelle Elaine

Nurse

Dylan Godwin

Benvolio

Brandon Hearnsberger

Paris/Capulet Thug

Chris Hutchison

Tybalt/Apothecary

Bryan Jahnke

Male Understudy

Rob B. Kellogg

Romeo

Claire Metusalem

First Citizen

Callee Miles

Rosaline/Juliet Understudy

Woody Minshew

Male Understudy

Melissa Molano

Juliet

Allysia Peine

Second Citizen

Allison Pistorius

Lady Montague

Spencer Plachy

Gregory/Friar John/First Watchman

David Rainey

Lord Capulet

Gabriel Regojo

Balthasar

Christopher Salazar

Friar Lawrence/Capulet Thug

Forrest Stringfellow

Sampson/Second Watchman/Mercutio Understudy

Alexandra Szeto-Joe

Peter

Micah Weese

Male Understudy

Brandon Clark

Assistant Stage Manager

Lydia Hance

Choreographer

Frederick Kennedy

Sound Design

Michael Locher

Scenic Design

Rob Melrose

Director

Adam Noble

Fight Director & Intimacy Specialist

William Shakespeare

Playwright

Meagan Rachelle Smallwood

Assistant Stage Manager

Jocelyn A. Thompson

Stage Manager

Alejo Vietti

Costume Design

Andrew Wade

Voice and Text Director

Yuki Nakase Link

Lighting Design

Latest News

The History of Romeo and Juliet

The phrase ‘Romeo and Juliet’ is instantly evocative.
by
Bradley Michalakis

Announcing the Resident Acting Company Casting for the Alley’s 80th Season

Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre and Artistic Director Rob Melrose announces the Resident Acting Company casting for its 80th Season.
by
Caroline Austin

Romeo and Juliet Transcends Genre

Although Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet was written as a melodramatic tragedy, the foundations of his 16th century play are still being used 500 years later, across all genres. I have
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Solène Partouche

The Tragicommedia of Romeo and Juliet

“Comedy” might not be the first word that comes to mind when describing Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.
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Anna Parker

Alley Theatre Announces Season 80

I have a great feeling of gratitude and delight to announce Alley Theatre’s 80th Season!
by
Rob Melrose

Associate Producers

Margaret Alkek Williams
Judy and Mark Cook
Valerie Jalufka
David Peavy and Stephen McCauley