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

Love and Ambition

The Couples Powering Houston’s Culture Scene

Meet the married duos shaping the city’s theater, art, food, and news scenes.

02/13/2026 By Erica Cheng and Houstonia Staff

Raise the Curtain

Theater District Open House Returns to Celebrate a Houston Treasure

After a five-year hiatus, the free event is back to show Houstonians everything that makes downtown’s Theater District special.

03/07/2025 By Holly Beretto

The Must List

Alley Theatre’s Emotional Christmas Show Is for the Grinches

With humor and heart, the world premiere of The Night Shift Before Christmas looks at the heavy toll the holiday season can take on some.

12/13/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Heart of the City

How to Hang Out in Downtown Houston like You’re Not a Tourist

Follow this true local’s guide to downtown, from IYKYK spots to touristy stuff that’s actually worth your time.

05/30/2024 By Meredith Nudo and Sofia Gonzalez

Yes Ma’am, No Ma’am

We Ranked Houston Buildings We Love or Hate

From the quirky Beer Can House to the god-ugly Alley Theatre.

05/20/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

The Heart of It

Intimacy Coordinators Are Houston Theaters’ Secret Asset

Behind every romantic scene is a professional creating affection and making sure actors are comfortable.

02/19/2024 By Holly Beretto

Holiday Magic

For Houston’s Costumers, the Holiday Season Starts Well Before December

Months before thousands of Houstonians come out to watch productions like The Nutcracker and A Christmas Carol, local costumers are already hard at work.

11/09/2023 By Holly Beretto

HOLLY JOLLY HOUSTON

5 Major Houston Performances to Catch This Holiday Season

Have a holly jolly holiday with one of these Houston theater performances.

11/17/2022 By Sofia Gonzalez and Claire Anderson

Fall Arts Guide 2022

Get Tickets Now: Houston's Upcoming Performances Look Spectacular

The upcoming 2022–23 Houston performing arts season shares stories as diverse as the city.

09/15/2022 By Holly Beretto

Get Up, Get Out

5 Things To Do In Houston This Weekend, March 4-6

Get lost in books, enjoy live music, or stand-up comedy.

03/03/2022 By Shelby Stewart

NEWS

Very Artsy News: Comedy, Dance, Christmas, and more

A weekly brief on what’s happening in Houston’s arts and culture scene.

12/21/2021 By Amarie Gipson

NEWS

Very Artsy News: Houston Takes Broadway, Virtual Theatre and more

A weekly brief on what’s trending in Houston’s arts and culture scene.

10/25/2021 By Amarie Gipson

Performing Arts

Review: The Alley Theatre Storms Back on Stage With 'Sweat'

The racially charged drama mixes rage, fear, and desperation.

10/15/2021 By Olivia Flores Alvarez

NEWS

Very Artsy News: Houston Ballet, COVID-19 Policies, and More

A weekly brief on what’s trending in Houston’s arts and culture scene.

09/13/2021 By Amarie Gipson

NEWS

Very Artsy News: Alley Theatre, Barbara Bush Foundation and More

A weekly brief on what’s trending in Houston’s arts and culture scene.

09/07/2021 By Amarie Gipson

Byte Size

At the Alley, Digital Short Plays Are Here to Stay

How Covid-19 has acted as a silver lining in helping the Alley Theatre indulge in new compact works, available through July 4.

05/26/2021 By Adrianne Reece

Happy Birthday, Alley!

Alley Theatre Announces an Action-Packed 75th Anniversary Season

The 2021–2022 season, which kicks off in October with Pulitzer Prize-winning Sweat, includes four world premieres.

05/04/2021 By Emma Schkloven

Beneath the facade

The Alley Explores the Not-So-Glamorous Old Black & White Hollywood

Local playwright ShaWanna Renee Rivon shares what inspired her story about racial and gender inequality during the Golden Age of Cinema.

04/15/2021 By Kaitlyn Miller

2-for-1 Critics Special

REVIEW: The Alley’s New Shorts Squeeze Huge Life Questions into 20-Minute Virtual Shows

Man. Kind. and For Steve Wozniak, on His 67th Birthday are streamable through July 4.

04/13/2021 By Doni Wilson