Space City Goes Steel City

The Houston Director Behind Alley’s Fences Knew August Wilson—And It Shows

Eileen J. Morris’s personal relationship with the celebrated playwright shapes her latest production at Houston’s Alley Theatre.

05/01/2026 By Trenton Butt

On Stage

Things to Do in Houston This Week, February 7-11

A new play at Alley Theatre, new restaurant openings and more.

02/07/2022 By Shelby Stewart

AN ACT OF GOD is Sinfully Funny

A critically acclaimed new play, AN ACT OF GOD is a hilarious comedy “written by God” and transcribed by 13-time Emmy® Award winner David Javerbaum (The Daily Show). Now thru April 16.

04/13/2017 With Alley Theatre

Get Out

We're Going to These 5 Weekend Events and You Should Too

From the Bayou City Arts Fest to two exceptional ballets, the last weekend of March isn't meant for streaming Netflix.

03/22/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Feb 3—5

5 Events This Weekend That Have Nothing to Do With the Super Bowl

Rather pass on the Big Game and related events? We've got you covered.

02/01/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Weekend Warrior

What to Do and See This Weekend: July 15—17

Crooners from the '60s, a screening of Sundance winner Sonita, plus a murder mystery that's drop-dead good.

07/13/2016 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Slam Poetry

Local Theater Gives Voice to Students Through Slam Poetry

Alley Theatre's Slam Poets gives Houston teens an expressive and creative outlet.

02/25/2016 By Camilla Cook

Picks

Top Things to Do This Weekend: Dec. 4-6

Home Alone at Houston Symphony, Houston Ballet's Jubilee of Dance, comedian Craig Robinson at Improv, Houston Chamber Choir's Saint Nicolas Cantata, and Alley Theatre's Santaland Diaries returns.

12/02/2015 By Nick Esquer

Theater

The Unhappy Elf

Todd Waite returns as David Sedaris' cranky Christmas elf in The Santaland Diaries at Alley Theatre.

11/30/2015 By Nick Esquer

A Christmas Carol

'Tis the Season

We round up some of Houston's (and Galvy's) opportunities to take in Charles Dickens' Christmas classic.

11/20/2015 By Jenn Nguyen

Drama

Break a Leg, Not the Bank

Cheaper ways to see live theater in Houston

07/06/2015 By Katherine Gunn

Top Things to Do This Weekend: July 3-5

Pee-Wee's Big Adventure at Market Square, a play premiere, Garth Brooks in concert, July 4th at Children's Museum and a book signing

07/01/2015 Edited by Nick Esquer

Theater District

Alley Theatre Plans Major Renovation

Alley Theatre announces $73 million fundraising campaign to renovate iconic building's interior

04/17/2013 By Eric Harrison