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Video: Costume Designer Haydee Zelideth on THE NERD at Alley Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Mar 13, 2024

Watch as Costumer Designer Haydee Zelideth talks about working on Alley Theatre's production of The Nerd in Houston, Texas.

Video: Director Brandon Weinbrenner on THE NERD at Alley Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Mar 8, 2024

Watch as Director Brandon Weinbrenner talks about bringing The Nerd to life on stage at Alley Theatre. 'If you just want to go and laugh with your friends, this is the place to do it!' he says on the production.

Review: THE NERD Waxes Nostalgic at ALLEY THEATRE
by Brett Cullum - Mar 6, 2024

THE NERD is frankly still THE NERD, and the director, Brandon Weinbrenner, doesn’t reinvent much of anything. There’s nothing new or fresh, and the script is presented almost as if it would have run back in 1981. There is no discernable reason to remount this show save for the idea that it was fun back in the day.

Video: Get A First Look at THE NERD at Alley Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Mar 1, 2024

Get a first look at Alley Theatre's production of The Nerd in Houston, Texas. Directed by Alley Theatre's Associate Producer & Casting Director Brandon Weinbrenner, Larry Shue's uproarious play promises laughter, chaos, and an unforgettable night at the theatre. Check out the video!

Alley Theatre to Present Comedy THE NERD in February and March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2024

The Alley Theatre presents the hilarious comedy 'The Nerd'. Directed by Brandon Weinbrenner, the play promises laughter, chaos, and an unforgettable night at the theatre.

Review: Feminist Farce 'POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE' is a Joyful Rollercoaster of Hilarity While Asking Real Questions
by Miranda Keating - Sep 14, 2023

'POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dubmass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive' is described as a 'feminist farce', which I think is the best definition of this delectable piece. I stepped into the theater one moment, and boom! It was done, flying by, and what a joy it was.

Stages Presents POTUS OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2023

Stages has announced its upcoming production of 'POTUS or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive.'

Photos & Video: First Look at Ben Fankhauser, Ashley Blanchet & More in THE SECRET OF MY SUCCESS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2022

Theatre Under The Stars is presenting the brand-new musical, The Secret of My Success. Leading off the cast is Ben Fankhauser as 'Brantley Foster' and Ashley Blanchett, as 'Christy Lockhart.' Get a first look at photos and video here!

Ben Fankhauser, Ashley Blanchet & More to Star in THE SECRET OF MY SUCCESS at Theatre Under The Stars
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2022

Theatre Under The Stars has announced the cast of the brand-new musical, The Secret of My Success. Leading off the cast is Ben Fankhauser as “Brantley Foster” and Ashley Blanchet, as “Christy Lockhart.”

BWW Review: Greek God, Diane, Wreaks Havoc in Rec Room Arts HURRICANE DIANE
by Armando Urdiales - May 9, 2022

The unconventional and oddball comedy from the Pulitzer Prize finalist, Madeleine George, sees the Greek god, Dionysus, reenter civilization disguised as a butch gardener, Diane. The god's mission to seduce mortal women and help end climate change creates a story that elicits guttural laughs and a great night of Houston theatre.

HURRICANE DIANE Comes to Rec Room Arts in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2022

Rec Room Arts will present the Houston premiere of Hurricane Diane, Madeleine George's (Hulu's Only Murders in the Building) Obie Award-winning play that turns the Greek god Dionysus into Diane, a lesbian permaculture gardener whose secret mission is to save the planet from the ravages of climate change. Lily Wolff (Alley Theatre) will direct the production.

BWW Review: The Alley Theatre Presents a Challenging Portrait of the U.S. in AMERIKIN
by Christian Gill - Feb 18, 2022

There's a question at the heart of Chisa Hutchison Amerikin. Should we sympathize with hateful people? The piece in many ways acts as an exercise in empathy. We have characters willing to do reprehensible things yet suffer great turmoil. Do they deserve sympathy? If they do, whose job is it to give it to them?

Photos: First Look at AMERIKIN at the Alley Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 15, 2022

Written by Chisa Hutchinson and directed by James Black, Amerikin plays in the Neuhaus Theatre at the Alley Theatre now through March 13, 2022.

World Premiere of AMERIKIN at the Alley Theatre to be Directed by James Black
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2022

The Tony Award®-winning Alley Theatre has announced the cast and creative team of Chisa Hutchinson’s world premiere drama Amerikin. The play is directed by former Resident Acting Company Emeritus member James Black and runs February 11 – March 13, 2022 in the Neuhaus Theatre.

Casting Announced for The Alley Theatre's Alley All New Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2019

The Alley Theatre's Alley All New Festival, January 16 - 26, 2020, features new plays from some of the most exciting voices in contemporary theatre. The Festival programming includes workshop performances, readings, and an Early Draft Preview.

Casting Announced For 2020 Alley All New Festival
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2019

The Alley Theatre's Alley All New Festival, January 16 a?" 26, 2020, features new plays from some of the most exciting voices in contemporary theatre. The Festival programming includes workshop performances, readings, and an Early Draft Preview.

Photo Flash: First Look At A CHRISTMAS CAROL At Alley Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2019

The Alley Theatre and Rob Melrose, Artistic Director of the Tony Award®-winning Alley Theatre present Alley's holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story of Christmas. Under the direction of James Black, Resident Acting Company Member

TV: Alley Theatre Rings In The Holidays With A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2019

The Alley Theatre and Rob Melrose, Artistic Director of the Tony Award®-winning Alley Theatre, announce the cast and creative team of Alley's holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story of Christmas.

BWW Review: THE DOYLE AND DEBBIE SHOW Sees Red People at Stages Repertory Theatre
by Brett Cullum - Jul 19, 2019

Some people will love this one, but I found it theatrically stunted and a bit offensive in that it would be funnier if I were far more conservative. It will play best with people who unapologetically sport their MAGA hats and follow certain Twitter accounts without remorse.

Photo Flash: First Look At CRIMES OF THE HEART At Alley Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2019

Renowned playwright and director Theresa Rebeck (Alley's Fool, All My Sons) returns to the Alley to direct an all local cast of Crimes of the Heart. The Pulitzer Prize-winning play runs April 12 - May 5, 2019 in the Alley's Hubbard Theatre. Tickets are available at alleytheatre.org or by calling the Box Office at 713.220.5700.