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Interview: Anna Ziegler of THE JANEIAD at Alley Theatre

Read our interview with Anna Ziegler of THE JANEIAD at Alley Theatre. Delving into the resilience of the human spirit, Anna reveals her hopes for the audience to recognize the beauty and fragility of life. We discuss the unique challenges she faced in balancing the epic tones of The Odyssey with the contemporary narrative of a 9/11 widow, Jane.
Video: Sneak Peek at THE JANEIAD at Alley Theatre

Watch a sneak peek of THE JANEIAD, written by Anna Ziegler and directed by Rob Melrose, running through November 3 at Neuhaus Theatre in the video here!
Cast Set for World Premiere of THE JANEIAD at Alley Theatre

Alley Theatre has revealed the cast of The Janeiad. See who is starring and learn more about the production.
William Shatner, Carl Weathers, Kevin Smith Headline Roster at FAN EXPO St. Louis

William Shatner ('Star Trek,' 'Boston Legal'), Michael Rooker (Guardians of the Galaxy, Suicide Squad), a Clerks cast reunion that includes writer/director Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes, Brian O'Halloran, Trevor Fehrman and Jeff Anderson, Carl Weathers ('The Mandalorian,' Rocky), the 'Smallville' trio of Tom Welling, Kristen Kreuk and Michael Rosenbaum and 'The Mandalorian' standout Ming-Na Wen are among the first wave of celebrity guests scheduled to attend the first FAN EXPO St. Louis, May 13-15 at America's Center.
William Shatner, Carl Weathers, Clerks Reunion with Kevin Smith Headline Celebrity Roster at FAN EXPO

William Shatner (“Star Trek,” “Boston Legal”), Michael Rooker (Guardians of the Galaxy, Suicide Squad), a Clerks cast reunion that includes Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes, Brian O'Halloran, Trevor Fehrman and Jeff Anderson, Carl Weathers (“The Mandalorian,” Rocky), and more are among the first wave of celebrities scheduled to attend the first FAN EXPO.
BWW Review: The Alley Theatre Presents a Challenging Portrait of the U.S. in AMERIKIN

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

Written by Chisa Hutchinson and directed by James Black, Amerikin plays in the Neuhaus Theatre at the Alley Theatre now through March 13, 2022.
FAN EXPO Philadelphia Adds Popular Anime, Animation Guests To Lineup

'My Hero Academia,' 'Demon Slayer,' 'Dragon Ball Z,' 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' and 'Mulan' are among the popular anime and animation franchises represented as FAN EXPO Philadelphia today announced the addition of 16 amazing voice actors to the event, set for April 8-10 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Center City Philadelphia.
World Premiere of AMERIKIN at the Alley Theatre to be Directed by James Black

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.
TV: Alley Theatre Rings In The Holidays With A CHRISTMAS CAROL

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.
Photo Flash: First Look At A CHRISTMAS CAROL At Alley Theatre

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
THE THREE MUSKETEERS Closes Out 2018-19 Alley Season

The Alley Theatre and Interim Artistic Director James Black, announce the cast and crew of the 2018-19 Season finale production of Ken Ludwig's The Three Musketeers, adapted from the novel by Alexandre Dumas. Mark Shanahan (Alley's Holmes and Watson, The 39 Steps) returns to direct a cast of 14, which includes Alley Resident Acting Company members, Alley favorites, and artists making their Alley debut. Ken Ludwig's The Three Musketeers runs May 31-June 30, 2019 in the Alley's Hubbard Theatre. Tickets are available at alleytheatre.org or by calling the Box Office at 713.220.5700.
BWW Review: TWELFTH NIGHT Conjures a Comedic Oasis at Dallas Theater Center

Dallas Theater Center's take on the Bard's beloved comedy pulls audiences into a raucous party that is every bit as moving as it is uproariously funny.
Sherlock Holmes Adventure HOLMES AND WATSON at the Alley Theatre

The Alley Theatre and interim artistic director James Black announce the cast and crew of the new Sherlock Holmes adventure Holmes and Watson byJeffrey Hatcher and directed by Mark Shanahan. This version of the play was written for the Alley by Hatcher. Based on the characters of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle,Holmes and Watson plays the Hubbard Theatre June 22 - July 22, 2018. Tickets are available at alleytheatre.org or by calling the Box Office at 713.220.5700.
DTC presents THE GREAT SOCIETY, Co-Produced with Houston's Alley Theatre

2017 Regional Theatre Tony Award Recipient Dallas Theater Center (DTC) presents The Great Society at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre. A co-production with the Alley Theatre and directed by DTC Enloe/Rose Artistic Director Kevin Moriarty, The Great Society begins on March 9 and runs through April 1. A Pay-What-You-Can performance will be Sunday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m., and Press Night will be Tuesday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets to The Great Society are on sale now at www.DallasTheaterCenter.org and by phone at (214) 880-0202.
BWW Review: The A.D. Players' HARVEY Is a Gift

Planned a year ago as the opening of their 2017-18 season, no one had any inkling how ironic the title HARVEY would be. Playwright Mary Chase's merry little romp seemed like a good idea at the time. And as it turned out, it was.
HARVEY to Launch New Season at A.D. Players

A.D. Players, one of Houston's oldest and largest resident theater companies, presents 'Harvey,' as its first mainstage show of 2017 - 2018, running September 8 through October 1.
HARVEY to Launch New Season at A.D. Players

A.D. Players, one of Houston's oldest and largest resident theater companies, presents 'Harvey,' as its first mainstage show of 2017 - 2018, running September 8 through October 1.
BWW Feature: Kenn McLaughlin Highlights Morality in THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE at Stages Repertory Theatre

Stages Repertory Theatre opened their production of Jethro Compton's stage version of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance on May 24, and will continue to enthrall Houston audiences with their riveting tale of good versus evil, love, and revenge in the Wild West through June 25.
Stages Repertory Theatre Presents THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE

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