The Alley Resident Company of Actors is featured in a lavish, exciting and rarely performed American classic. The only stage version of the adventures of the famous detective authorized by his creator, Sherlock Holmes was first produced in 1899 as a vehicle for American actor-playwright William Gillette, who played the part for 30 years, and influenced the development of the character for generations. This romantic adventure pits Holmes and Dr. Watson against their greatest adversary, the cunning Professor Moriarty.