Everyoneâs favorite Alley Theatre is gearing up for a big anniversary seasonâits 75
th to be exactâand itâs pulling out all the theatrical stops in honor of such a special occasion. Weâre talking a world premiere musical alongside three world premiere plays.
âOur 75th Season boasts the most world premieres of any of our 74 previous seasons,â Artistic Director Rob Melrose said in a statement.
The jam-packed season kicks off with Pulitzer Prize-winning play
Sweat, which is being produced in collaboration with The Ensemble Theatre, before continuing with nine other productions and running through June 2022.
Scattered throughout the season are several shows that saw cancellations last year because of the coronavirus pandemic. These include the world premieres of
After having closed its doors to the public in March 2020 due to COVID-19, the Alley Theatre has announced its plans to reopen the theatre in Fall 2021. Reopening the Alley Theatre coincides with its 75th Anniversary Season with performances beginning on October 1, 2021. The 75th Anniversary Season and the Alley s celebratory return to live performances includes three world premiere plays and one world premiere musical. I couldn t be more excited to get back into the Theatre with this fabulous line-up including a Pulitzer Prize-winning play, a world-premiere musical, and three world premiere plays, said Artistic Director Rob Melrose. Our 75th Season boasts the most world premieres of any of our 74 previous seasons! When founder Nina Vance started this Theatre in 1947, she sent out 214 penny postcards and stated It s beginning! Houston, this is your Theatre. For the 75 Anniversary and beyond, we are committed to being a Theatre for all Houstonians. I m thrilled to usher in the 7
News About Head Over Heels at Hayes Theatre Co
April 28, 2021
Head Over Heels is the progressive cult hit musical set to the music of the iconic 1980 s all-female rock band The Go-Go s.
May 11, 2020
The Australian Premiere of HEAD OVER HEELS in July this year has been postponed due to ongoing advice issued by the Federal Government to prevent the spread of COVID-19. HEAD OVER HEELS, a bold new musical comedy from the visionaries behind Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Avenue Q, Next To Normal and Spring Awakening, will be rescheduled for the 2021 Hayes Theatre Co season, with specific dates announced later this year.
Artsline
Richmond Performing Arts Alliance brings back Deborah Wagoner featured in
Judy, Liza & Me as a part of their
Legends of Grace series.
Artsline: Virtual Edition || May 3, 2021
“If stories come to you, care for them. And learn to give them away where they are needed. Sometimes a person needs a story more than food to stay alive.” ~Barry Lopez
Once again, RVA is telling stories this week - this time on stage and in film! You will find inventive new ways to enjoy local theatre and musicals - from drive-ins to streaming cabarets. And for those who want to (safely) get out of the house, there are fantastic art openings for RVA’s First Fridays. Enjoy the diverse ways Richmond celebrates their creative community!