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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.

Favorite Stories:



TV: Shanghai Dance Theatre's SOARING WINGS Brings the 'Bird of Good Fortune' to Lincoln Center
TV: Shanghai Dance Theatre's SOARING WINGS Brings the 'Bird of Good Fortune' to Lincoln Center
December 5, 2017

China Arts and Entertainment Group (CAEG) presents the New York premiere of the Shanghai Dance Theatre (SDT) and their production of Soaring Wings, a new dance drama about 'the bird of good fortune,' the crested ibis, and the interdependence between human beings and nature. The production will play the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for three performances only: January 5 and 6 at 8PM, and January 7 at 1PM. BroadwayWorld has highlights of the dancers in action below!

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - December 4th - Once On This Island and Meteor Shower Top Growth!
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - December 4th - Once On This Island and Meteor Shower Top Growth!
December 4, 2017

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Once On this Island (6.58%), The Band's Visit (6.17%), Spongebob (4.43%), Dear Evan Hansen (2.66%) and School of Rock (2.17%). The top growing current Broadway plays were Meteor Shower (10.51%), M. Butterfly (5.48%), and Play That Goes Wrong (1.71%).

VIDEO: Watch Rob McClure and Josh Grisetti Perform 'God I Hate Shakespeare' from SOMETHING ROTTEN
VIDEO: Watch Rob McClure and Josh Grisetti Perform 'God I Hate Shakespeare' from SOMETHING ROTTEN
November 28, 2017

The completely original new musical Something Rotten!, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon, Aladdin), with music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Wayne Kirkpatrick and Golden Globe Award and Tony Award nominee Karey Kirkpatrick and a book by Tony Award nominees Karey Kirkpatrick and best-selling author John O'Farrell, is touring all across America, and is currently scrambling eggs in Los Angeles!

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - November 27, 2017 - Once On This Island and The Parisian Woman Top Growth!
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - November 27, 2017 - Once On This Island and The Parisian Woman Top Growth!
November 27, 2017

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Once On this Island (6.58%), The Band's Visit (6.17%), Spongebob (4.43%), Dear Evan Hansen (2.66%) and School of Rock (2.17%). The top growing current Broadway plays were Meteor Shower (10.51%), M. Butterfly (5.48%), and Play That Goes Wrong (1.71%).

Photo Flash: Beth Leavel, Christopher Sieber, Erin Mackey, Get A New Deal For Christmas in Paper Mill's ANNIE
Photo Flash: Beth Leavel, Christopher Sieber, Erin Mackey, Get A New Deal For Christmas in Paper Mill's ANNIE
November 22, 2017

It's the hard-knock life! Paper Mill Playhouse, recipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award, presents the hit Broadway Tony Award-winning musical Annie, based on 'Little Orphan Annie,' with book by Thomas Meehan, music by Charles Strouse, and lyrics by Martin Charnin, directed by Paper Mill's Producing Artistic Director Mark S. Hoebee, with choreography by JoAnn M. Hunter and musical direction by Jeffrey Saver.

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - November 20, 2017 - Once On This Island, The Band's Visit, and Meteor Shower Top Growth!
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - November 20, 2017 - Once On This Island, The Band's Visit, and Meteor Shower Top Growth!
November 20, 2017

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Once On this Island (6.58%), The Band's Visit (6.17%), Spongebob (4.43%), Dear Evan Hansen (2.66%) and School of Rock (2.17%). The top growing current Broadway plays were Meteor Shower (10.51%), M. Butterfly (5.48%), and Play That Goes Wrong (1.71%).

Breaking: Todrick Hall Will Razzle Dazzle 'Em in CHICAGO on Broadway
Breaking: Todrick Hall Will Razzle Dazzle 'Em in CHICAGO on Broadway
November 16, 2017

Todrick Hall will be returning to Broadway in CHICAGO as Billy Flynn beginning November 30th. Hall most recently appeared on Broadway as Lola in Kinky Boots.

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - November 13, 2017 - Meteor Shower, The Band's Visit And More Top Growth!
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - November 13, 2017 - Meteor Shower, The Band's Visit And More Top Growth!
November 13, 2017

The top growing current Broadway musicals were The Band's Visit (22.40%), Spongebob (7.65%), Dear Evan Hansen (1.70%), Come From Away (1.34%) and School of Rock (1.29%). The top growing current Broadway plays were Meteor Shower (6.97%), M. Butterfly (4.77%), and That Goes Wrong (0.47%) .

Breaking: Scissor Sisters and Pentatonix Members Jake Shears and Kirstin Maldonado Will Join KINKY BOOTS on Broadway
Breaking: Scissor Sisters and Pentatonix Members Jake Shears and Kirstin Maldonado Will Join KINKY BOOTS on Broadway
November 9, 2017

EW reports that Jake Shears, the lead singer of Scissor Sisters, and Kirstin Maldonado, Grammy-award winner for her work in the a capella group Pentatonix, will join the cast of Kinky Boots next year!

VIDEO: This Streisand Clip Inspired Jonathan Groff's King George in HAMILTON
VIDEO: This Streisand Clip Inspired Jonathan Groff's King George in HAMILTON
November 8, 2017

On last night's Late Night, guest Jonathan Groff shared how Barbra Streisand inspired his portrayal of King George III in HAMILTON.

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - November 6, 2017 - The Band's Visit, Spongebob, and M. Butterfly Top Growth!
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - November 6, 2017 - The Band's Visit, Spongebob, and M. Butterfly Top Growth!
November 6, 2017

The top growing current Broadway musicals were The Band's Visit (6.28%), Spongebob (4.45%), Dear Evan Hansen (1.74%), Come From Away (1.63%) and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1.18%). The top growing current Broadway plays were M. Butterfly (9.60%), Play That Goes Wrong (0.37%), .

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November 6, 2017

Social: Corey Mach Goes Behind the Scenes at Great Lakes' HUNCHBACK on BWW's Instagram
Social: Corey Mach Goes Behind the Scenes at Great Lakes' HUNCHBACK on BWW's Instagram
November 4, 2017

Today Corey Mach, who plays Quasimodo in Great Lakes Theatre's HUNCHBACK will take BroadwayWorld readers behind the scenes of his closing show on BroadwayWorld's Instagram story!

EXCLUSIVE: They're In The Band! Get A First Look At SCHOOL OF ROCK on Tour!
EXCLUSIVE: They're In The Band! Get A First Look At SCHOOL OF ROCK on Tour!
November 3, 2017

A new band is taking America by storm on the road! BroadwayWorld has a first look at the touring cast of SCHOOL OF ROCK - The Musical! Check out photos of the cast in action below!

CHICAGO Celebrates iPhone X Launch with Cell Block Tango Tribute
CHICAGO Celebrates iPhone X Launch with Cell Block Tango Tribute
November 3, 2017

CHICAGO on Broadway took to social media to celebrate the launch of iPhone X and it's new animated emoji feature by creating an emoji tribute to the 'Cell Block Tango.'

VIDEO: Watch Highlights of Andrea Burns in BORN YESTERDAY in Florida
VIDEO: Watch Highlights of Andrea Burns in BORN YESTERDAY in Florida
November 2, 2017

BroadwayWorld has a first look at the Andrea Burns led production of Born Yesterday, on stage October 29 November 12 at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre in Florida.

Social: BWW Readers Share Their #BroadwayHalloween Costumes
Social: BWW Readers Share Their #BroadwayHalloween Costumes
October 31, 2017

Happy Halloween, BroadwayWorld! We asked our readers to send in their Broadway-inspired Halloween costumes - we got everything from a candelabra to an Arden/Rubenstein duo a la War Paint!

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - October 30, 2017 - The Band's Visit, Dear Evan Hansen, and M. Butterfly Top Growth!
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - October 30, 2017 - The Band's Visit, Dear Evan Hansen, and M. Butterfly Top Growth!
October 30, 2017

The top growing current Broadway musicals were The Band's Visit (6.20%), Dear Evan Hansen (1.48%), Come From Away (1.41%), Anastasia (1.30%) and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1.26%). The top growing current Broadway plays were M. Butterfly (36.04%), and Play That Goes Wrong (0.70%).

Exclusive: Get A First Look At BEAUTY AND THE BEAST on Disney Cruise Line
Exclusive: Get A First Look At BEAUTY AND THE BEAST on Disney Cruise Line
October 27, 2017

BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at the brand new stage production coming to Disney Cruise Line next month - Beauty and the Beast!

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Watch Janel Parrish And Toronto's GREASE Cast Perform 'Grease Is The Word'
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Watch Janel Parrish And Toronto's GREASE Cast Perform 'Grease Is The Word'
October 26, 2017

BroadwayWorld.com has received an exclusive first look at the new Toronto cast of GREASE - THE MUSICAL singing an acapella rendition of 'Grease is the Word'! Led by Pretty Little Liars star, Janel Parrish (Sandy), GREASE - THE MUSICAL opens for previews at the Winter Garden Theatre in Toronto on November 1st, 2017.



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