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Alan Henry

A longtime theatre fan, Alan Henry has been with BroadwayWorld since 2012 and currently resides in NYC. A native of Toronto, Canada - Alan began with BroadwayWorld as a Contributing Editor, before taking over as the Senior Canadian Editor. Following a relocation to New York, Alan is currently BroadwayWorld's Director of Digital Strategy and Regional Media.

Alan has had the pleasure of interviewing several Tony, Emmy, Grammy, and Oscar nominees and winners including Alan Menken, Idina Menzel, Lea Salonga, Stephen Schwartz, Louise Pitre, Jenn Colella, Victoria Clark, Montego Glover, among others.

Alan is thrilled to get to work with Broadway productions in New York and theaters across the globe to connect audiences and artists on BroadwayWorld's platforms. Alan also works with BroadwayWorld's contributors around the globe, focusing on expanding our coverage in each of our markets.




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First Show:

Beauty and the Beast (starring Kerry Butler in Toronto, regionally), Mary Poppins or Spamalot (On Broadway, can't remember which)

Favorite Show:

I couldn't possibly pick a favorite - it depends on my mood on any given day.

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Photo/Video: Get A First Look at Karen Ziemba In ANNIE At NC Theatre
Photo/Video: Get A First Look at Karen Ziemba In ANNIE At NC Theatre
July 23, 2019

BroadwayWorld has a first look at Tony Award-winner Karen Ziemba as Miss Hannigan at the NC Theatre, directed by producing artistic director, Eric Woodall.

TV: Get a Behind-The-Scenes Look at Goodspeed's PASSING THROUGH in the Show's Third Vlog!
TV: Get a Behind-The-Scenes Look at Goodspeed's PASSING THROUGH in the Show's Third Vlog!
July 23, 2019

Goodspeed Musicals is set to stage the inspiring new musical Passing Through this summer, and we're getting an inside peek with an exclusive vlog series featuring the show's cast and creative team. Check out episode three to hear from the show's composer/lyricist and book writer, Brett Ryback and Eric Ulloa all about the musical development of the show!

VIDEO: Get A First Look At MATILDA the Musical at Moonlight Stage Productions
VIDEO: Get A First Look At MATILDA the Musical at Moonlight Stage Productions
July 22, 2019

BroadwayWorld has a first look at the San Diego Regional Premiere production of Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical at the Moonlight Amphitheatre! Check out the video!

VIDEO: Get A First Look At BE MORE CHILL at Monumental Theatre Company
VIDEO: Get A First Look At BE MORE CHILL at Monumental Theatre Company
July 22, 2019

The viral hit musical Be More Chill, with a book by Joe Tracz and music and lyrics by Joe Iconis, plays July 11 through 29, 2019, at Monumental Theatre Company. Be More Chill follows nerdy loner Jeremy, played by Ben Ribler, who ingests a supercomputer called a 'SQUIP' in order to become cool and popular. Jeremy's best friend Michael is played by Christian Montgomery. His love interest, Christine, is played by Monumental newcomer Jyline Carranza. The 'SQUIP' will be played by Caroline Dubberly. Check out the video!

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - July 22nd - HADESTOWN & WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME Top Growth
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - July 22nd - HADESTOWN & WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME Top Growth
July 22, 2019

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Hadestown (4.42%), Beetlejuice (3.73%), Oklahoma! (2.64%), Ain't Too Proud (1.53%) and The Prom (1.44%). The top growing current Broadway plays were (1.81%), What The Constitution Means to Me (1.17%), Frankie and Johnny (1.17%), To Kill A Mockingbird (0.41%) and Cursed Child (0.06%).

VIDEO: MAMMA MIA! at Greendale Community Theatre
VIDEO: MAMMA MIA! at Greendale Community Theatre
July 18, 2019

On the eve of her wedding, Sophie reveals that she has secretly invited three men of her mother Donna's past to her wedding on the Greek island they all visited 20 years ago, in a quest to discover the true identity of her father. Donna's friends and former bandmates from her girl-group 'Donna and the Dynamos' also embark on the island to celebrate and reminisce. Big personalities and surprises paired with the energy of the beloved music of ABBA make for an unforgettable trip down the aisle!

VIDEO: HEAD OVER HEELS at Kokandy Productions
VIDEO: HEAD OVER HEELS at Kokandy Productions
July 18, 2019

Making its Chicago debut just six months after concluding its Broadway run, Kokandy Production's HEAD OVER HEELS is now open. HEAD OVER HEELS is co-directed by Kokandy's new Producing Artistic Director Derek Van Barham and Elizabeth Swanson, with music direction by Kyra Leigh and choreography by Breon Arzell. Check out video of the production!

Breaking: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Announces Broadway Closing Date
Breaking: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Announces Broadway Closing Date
July 17, 2019

BroadwayWorld has learned that Beautiful: The Carole King Musical will end its Broadway run this fall. BEAUTIFUL began performances at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre on Nov. 21, 2013, and officially opened on Jan. 12, 2014. So, by the time the beloved musical ends its run, it will have run on Broadway for nearly six years.

TV: Get a Behind-The-Scenes Look at Goodspeed's PASSING THROUGH in the Show's Second Vlog!
TV: Get a Behind-The-Scenes Look at Goodspeed's PASSING THROUGH in the Show's Second Vlog!
July 16, 2019

Goodspeed Musicals is set to stage the inspiring new musical Passing Through this summer, and we're getting an inside peek with an exclusive vlog series featuring the show's cast and creative team. Check out episode two below to hear from the show's composerlyricist and book writer, Brett Ryback and Eric Ulloa all about the musical development of the show!

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - July 15th - HADESTOWN Tops Growth & BURN THIS Concludes Run As Top Play
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - July 15th - HADESTOWN Tops Growth & BURN THIS Concludes Run As Top Play
July 15, 2019

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Hadestown (4.42%), Beetlejuice (3.73%), Oklahoma! (2.64%), Ain't Too Proud (1.53%) and The Prom (1.44%). The top growing current Broadway plays were Burn This (1.81%), What The Constitution Means to Me (1.17%), Frankie and Johnny (1.17%), To Kill A Mockingbird (0.41%) and Cursed Child (0.06%).

VIDEO: Get A First Look At THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Broadway at Music Circus
VIDEO: Get A First Look At THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Broadway at Music Circus
July 11, 2019

The third show in the 2019 season is the Broadway At Music Circus premiere of the award-winning musical comedy The Drowsy Chaperone is now on stage, starring writeractorcomedian Bruce Vilanch and featuring a cast of Broadway veterans. The show runs Tuesday, July 9 through Sunday, July 14 at the Wells Fargo Pavilion in Sacramento. Check out video of the cast in action!

VIDEO: Get A First Look At HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in Melbourne
VIDEO: Get A First Look At HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in Melbourne
July 11, 2019

BroadwayWorld has a first look at the Australian production of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD! Check out the production video!

Jodi Benson Speaks Out On Halle Bailey's Casting In Live-Action Remake Of THE LITTLE MERMAID
Jodi Benson Speaks Out On Halle Bailey's Casting In Live-Action Remake Of THE LITTLE MERMAID
July 9, 2019

BroadwayWorld previously reported Halle Bailey will take on the role of Ariel in the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid set to go into production next year.

VIDEO: MAMMA MIA! at Bucks County Playhouse
VIDEO: MAMMA MIA! at Bucks County Playhouse
July 9, 2019

Bucks County Playhouse continues its 80th Anniversary Season with an all-new production of the high-energy, international musical sensation, 'Mamma Mia!' Check out production video!

Rialto Chatter: Could COMPANY Be Coming To Broadway With Patti LuPone Next Season?
Rialto Chatter: Could COMPANY Be Coming To Broadway With Patti LuPone Next Season?
July 8, 2019

Could COMPANY be making the way to Broadway next season with Patti LuPone recreating her award winner performance of Joanne?

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - July 8th - OKLAHOMA and FRANKIE AND JOHNNY Top Growth!
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - July 8th - OKLAHOMA and FRANKIE AND JOHNNY Top Growth!
July 8, 2019

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Oklahoma! (4.36%), Hadestown (3.47%), Beetlejuice (3.32%), Pretty Woman (2.51%) and Ain't Too Proud (2.05%). The top growing current Broadway plays were Frankie and Johnny (2.24%), Burn This (1.37%), What The Constitution Means to Me (1.34%), The Ferryman (1.28%) and To Kill A Mockingbird(0.42%).

VIDEO: Get A First Look At BECAUSE OF WINN DIXIE at Goodspeed Musicals
VIDEO: Get A First Look At BECAUSE OF WINN DIXIE at Goodspeed Musicals
July 2, 2019

BroadwayWorld has a first look at Goodspeed Musicals's Because of Winn Dixie. This touching tale based on the award-winning novel by Kate DiCamillo will run through September 1 at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, Conn. Check out the video!

VIDEO: BECAUSE OF WINN DIXIE at Goodspeed Musicals
VIDEO: BECAUSE OF WINN DIXIE at Goodspeed Musicals
July 1, 2019

BroadwayWorld has a first look at Goodspeed Musicals's Because of Winn Dixie. This touching tale based on the award-winning novel by Kate DiCamillo will run through September 1 at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, Conn. Check out the video!

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - July 1st - PRETTY WOMAN and FRANKIE AND JOHNNY Top Growth
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - July 1st - PRETTY WOMAN and FRANKIE AND JOHNNY Top Growth
July 1, 2019

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Pretty Woman (10.50%), Beetlejuice (4.93%), Hadestown (4.41%), The Prom (2.91%) and Tootsie The Musical (1.89%). The top growing current Broadway plays were Frankie and Johnny (6.56%), What The Constitution Means to Me (1.99%), Burn This (1.72%), The Ferryman (1.41%) and To Kill A Mockingbird(1.01%).

Review Roundup: Pre-Broadway TEA AT FIVE at the Huntington Avenue Theatre; What Did The Critics Think?
Review Roundup: Pre-Broadway TEA AT FIVE at the Huntington Avenue Theatre; What Did The Critics Think?
July 1, 2019

Tea at Five with Faye Dunaway is now open at Huntington Avenue Theatre! What did the critics think? Read all the reviews!



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