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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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Exclusive: See Highlights of George Takei in ALLEGIANCE in Los Angeles
Exclusive: See Highlights of George Takei in ALLEGIANCE in Los Angeles
February 27, 2018

BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at East West Players (EWP) and the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC) production of ALLEGIANCE in Los Angeles, starring George Takei. Check out the video below!

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - February 26th - Frozen and Angels in America Top Growth!
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - February 26th - Frozen and Angels in America Top Growth!
February 26, 2018

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Frozen (10.70%), Spongebob (3.30%), The Band's Visit (2.82%), Once On this Island (2.66%) and Hello, Dolly! (1.46%). The top growing current Broadway plays were Angels in America (13.99%), Farinelli and the King (1.50%), Parisian Woman (1.29%), Play That Goes Wrong (0.59%) and The Children (0.21%).

BEAUTIFUL Star Scott J. Campbell Dies At 33
BEAUTIFUL Star Scott J. Campbell Dies At 33
February 21, 2018

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Scott J. Campbell, who most recently starred on Broadway as Gerry Goffin in Beautiful.

VIDEO: Kara Lindsay Performs 'Watch What Happens' at The Broadway Princess Party
VIDEO: Kara Lindsay Performs 'Watch What Happens' at The Broadway Princess Party
February 21, 2018

After ten sold out shows and a West Coast tour, Broadway's Cinderella, Tony nominee Laura Osnes and music director Benjamin Rauhala returned to host Broadway's most beloved leading ladies at Feinstein's/54 Below. An all-star cast sang the most beloved 'Princess' songs of stage and screen in a magical evening.

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - February 19th - SpongeBob and Latin History For Morons Top Growth!
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - February 19th - SpongeBob and Latin History For Morons Top Growth!
February 19, 2018

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Spongebob (2.20%), The Band's Visit (2.20%), Once On this Island (1.95%), School of Rock (1.64%) and Dear Evan Hansen (1.06%). The top growing current Broadway plays were Latin History for Morons (2.78%), Farinelli and the King (2.42%), Parisian Woman (2.01%), Play That Goes Wrong (0.41%) and The Children(0.16%).

Warren Carlyle Directed THE SECRET GARDEN Will Return To Broadway Next Season
Warren Carlyle Directed THE SECRET GARDEN Will Return To Broadway Next Season
February 12, 2018

Producers Gerald Goehring and Michael F. Mitri announced today that the highly anticipated, first-ever Broadway revival of the Tony Award-winning musical, The Secret Garden, will open next season. With book and lyrics by Tony Award winner Marsha Norman and music by Tony Award nominee Lucy Simon, The Secret Garden will be directed, choreographed, and reimagined for a new generation by Tony Award winner Warren Carlyle.

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - February 12th - The Band's Visit and Latin History For Morons Top Growth!
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - February 12th - The Band's Visit and Latin History For Morons Top Growth!
February 12, 2018

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Spongebob (4.04%), School of Rock (3.84%), Once On this Island (3.43%), The Band's Visit (2.47%) and Dear Evan Hansen (1.23%). The top growing current Broadway plays were Parisian Woman (4.46%), Latin History for Morons (4.01%), Farinelli and the King (3.69%), Play That Goes Wrong (0.65%) and Meteor Shower (-0.24%).

Exclusive: Kendra Kassebaum and Paolo Montalban Perform SOS in 5th Avenue's MAMMA MIA!
Exclusive: Kendra Kassebaum and Paolo Montalban Perform SOS in 5th Avenue's MAMMA MIA!
February 9, 2018

The 5th Avenue Theatre's new production of Mamma Mia! - the hit musical that features the songs of the beloved pop group ABBA opens tonight. The 5th is the first theater company in the Pacific Northwest to be granted the rights to create a brand new original version of the famed production that has wowed audiences for nearly 20 years.

Citadel Announces 2018/19 Season: MATILDA, MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY and More!
Citadel Announces 2018/19 Season: MATILDA, MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY and More!
February 5, 2018

Artistic Director Daryl Cloran unveiled his 2018/19 season today, inviting audiences to ReImagine the stories, perspectives, and characters that come alive on the Citadel stages.

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - February 5th - Parisian Woman and SpongeBob Top Growth!
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - February 5th - Parisian Woman and SpongeBob Top Growth!
February 5, 2018

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Spongebob (4.04%), School of Rock (3.84%), Once On this Island (3.43%), The Band's Visit (2.47%) and Dear Evan Hansen (1.23%). The top growing current Broadway plays were Parisian Woman (4.46%), Latin History for Morons (4.01%), Farinelli and the King (3.69%), Play That Goes Wrong (0.65%) and Meteor Shower (-0.24%).

Exclusive: Tony Sheldon Leads 'I Will Survive' in Australia's PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT
Exclusive: Tony Sheldon Leads 'I Will Survive' in Australia's PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT
February 1, 2018

Australia's most successful homegrown musical, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, is back to packed houses at Melbourne's Regent Theatre.  BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production! Watch in the video below as Tony Nominee Tony Sheldon leads the chorus in 'I Will Survive!'

Jacquelyn Piro Donovan and Bob Walton Will Lead GYPSY at Riverside Theatre
Jacquelyn Piro Donovan and Bob Walton Will Lead GYPSY at Riverside Theatre
February 1, 2018

Riverside Theatre, led by Producing Artistic Director/CEO Allen D. Cornell and Managing Director/COO Jon R. Moses, presents one of Broadway's greatest musicals, Gypsy. Presenting sponsor for Gypsy is Bobbie Olson with additional support from Riverside Theatre's Patron Producers' Group. Gypsy plays the Stark Stage at Riverside Theatre from March 6 - 25, 2018.

Washington National Opera Announces 2018/19 Season; LA TRAVIATA, SILENT NIGHT, ONEGIN, and More!
Washington National Opera Announces 2018/19 Season; LA TRAVIATA, SILENT NIGHT, ONEGIN, and More!
January 31, 2018

Washington National Opera (WNO), led by Artistic Director Francesca Zambello, announces its 2018-2019 season, one that continues its focus on bold productions of classic operas, fascinating contemporary perspectives, and the best in American artistry. The season includes a new WNO production of Verdi's classic romantic drama La traviata, the company premiere of Kevin Puts's and Mark Campbell's Pulitzer Prize-winning Silent Night, Tchaikovsky's epic Eugene Onegin, Gounod's devilishly entertaining Faust, and Puccini's towering masterpiece Tosca. The season also features a weekend of four world premieres during the American Opera Initiative Festival; a revival of WNO's hit world-premiere holiday family opera The Lion, the Unicorn, and Me; a special Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist performance of La traviata; and other exciting vocal events, including the annual Mars, lnc.'s Opera in the Outfield.

VIDEO: First Look At Christina Bianco And Evan Alexander Smith In The Dury Lane's JOSEPH
VIDEO: First Look At Christina Bianco And Evan Alexander Smith In The Dury Lane's JOSEPH
January 30, 2018

BroadwayWorld has a first look at the Drury Lane Theatre's production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, which opened January 25th and runs through March 25th.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At The Canadian Company of COME FROM AWAY
VIDEO: Get A First Look At The Canadian Company of COME FROM AWAY
January 30, 2018

BroadwayWorld has a first look at the new Canadian company of COME FROM AWAY in action! The Canadian company is currently playing a strictly, completely sold out limited four-week engagement through February 3, 2018 in Winnipeg at the John Hirsch Mainstage - Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre.

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - January 29th - SongeBob and Latin History for Morons Top Growth!
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - January 29th - SongeBob and Latin History for Morons Top Growth!
January 29, 2018

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Once On this Island (3.01%), The Band's Visit (2.59%), Spongebob (2.52%), Hello, Dolly! (2.48%) and School of Rock (1.81%). The top growing current Broadway plays were Latin History for Morons (3.57%), Farinelli and the King (3.48%), Parisian Woman (1.45%), Meteor Shower (1.05%) and Play That Goes Wrong(0.51%).

Exclusive: Rob McClure Will Star in JEROME ROBBINS' BROADWAY At The Muny!
Exclusive: Rob McClure Will Star in JEROME ROBBINS' BROADWAY At The Muny!
January 25, 2018

Rob McClure will star as 'The Setter' in Jerome Robbins' Broadway, the opening production of The Muny's historic 100th season. 'The Setter' serves as the evening's narrator and performs throughout the show, including the roles of 'Pa' in High Button Shoes and 'Tevye' in Fiddler on the Roof. Jerome Robbins' Broadway is directed by Cynthia Onrubia and Chris Bailey serves as production supervisor. Music direction is by Michael Horsley.

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - January 22nd - The Band's Visit and Latin History Top Growth!
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - January 22nd - The Band's Visit and Latin History Top Growth!
January 22, 2018

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Once On this Island (3.01%), The Band's Visit (2.59%), Spongebob (2.52%), Hello, Dolly! (2.48%) and School of Rock (1.81%). The top growing current Broadway plays were Latin History for Morons (3.57%), Farinelli and the King (3.48%), Parisian Woman (1.45%), Meteor Shower (1.05%) and Play That Goes Wrong(0.51%).

Back Where She Belongs! Get A First Look at Bernadette Peters in HELLO, DOLLY! on Broadway!
Back Where She Belongs! Get A First Look at Bernadette Peters in HELLO, DOLLY! on Broadway!
January 19, 2018

BroadwayWorld has a first look at Bernadette Peters as Dolly Levi in HELLO, DOLLY! on Broadway! Check out the photos below! As previously announced, Peters will begin performances as Dolly this Saturday, January 20.

Kevin Spacey Under Investigation for 3rd Alleged Sexual Assault in the UK
Kevin Spacey Under Investigation for 3rd Alleged Sexual Assault in the UK
January 17, 2018

Deadline reports that Scotland Yard is currently investigating a third sexual assault allegation against actor Kevin Spacey. The incidents is alleged to have occurred during his time as Artistic Director of The Old Vic Theatre - though no word on if the allegation stems from his work there.



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