With two new company members and a lineup of new shows to be performed on both the upstairs and downstairs stages including a very different take on A Christmas Carol the Alley Theatre has announced itself ready to resume its in-person performance obligations in fall 2021 with enthusiasm.
Houston s Alley Theatre unveils triumphant 75th anniversary season The Alley tips its hat to classics like
A Christmas Carol this year.
Photo by John Carrithers What a pandemic it’s been for the cherished But now, the Alley has unveiled triumphant news. To celebrate its 75 anniversary quite a feat for any arts troupe the Alley is unveiling a new season starting October 1, 2021. This 75th Anniversary Season return to live performances includes three world premiere plays and one world premiere musical, according to the Alley. “I couldn’t be more excited to get back into the Theatre with this fabulous lineup including a Pulitzer Prize-winning play, a world-premiere musical, and three world premiere plays,” said artistic director Rob Melrose in a release.
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