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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:



INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - December 23rd - CHICAGO & A CHRISTMAS CAROL Top Growth!
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - December 23rd - CHICAGO & A CHRISTMAS CAROL Top Growth!
December 23, 2019

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Chicago (4.57%), West Side Story (2.65%), Jagged Little Pill (2.46%), Beetlejuice (1.64%) and Ain't Too Proud (1.26%). The top growing current Broadway plays were A Christmas Carol (3.91%), Darren Brown: Secret (3.35%), Slave Play (3.10%), American Utopia (2.68%) and The Sound Inside (2%).

COME FROM AWAY Creators To Lead Benefit Concert Of First Musical In Toronto
COME FROM AWAY Creators To Lead Benefit Concert Of First Musical In Toronto
December 17, 2019

In July 2009, in the backroom of a narrow shop, two young, first-time playwrights performed their first musical at the Toronto Fringe. The show had a quirky title that immediately got it attention. When the first audiences saw it, they knew they were witnessing something unique from writers who had a very promising future. The show became a Fringe sensation. Four months later, David Mirvish, the largest Canadian commercial theatre producer, presented a longer vision of the show at the 700-seat Panasonic Theatre (now the CAA Theatre), where it was extended five times.

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - December 16th - JAGGED LITTLE PILL Tops Growth!
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - December 16th - JAGGED LITTLE PILL Tops Growth!
December 16, 2019

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Jagged Little Pill (12.51%), Beetlejuice (2.16%), Ain't Too Proud (1.60%), Frozen (1.40%) and Oklahoma! (1.07%). The top growing current Broadway plays were Slave Play (7.28%), A Christmas Carol (5.25%), Darren Brown: Secret (3.82%), American Utopia (3.57%) and Betrayal (2.88%).The top growing current Broadway musicals were Jagged Little Pill (4.26%), Beetlejuice (3.87%), Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (3.58%), The Lightning Thief (2.06%) and Frozen (1.10%). The top growing current Broadway plays were American Utopia (13.65%), Slave Play (3.99%), Darren Brown: Secret (3.53%), A Christmas Carol (3.26%) and The Sound Inside (1.96%).

GLAAD Clarifies Work With TOOTSIE And MRS. DOUBTFIRE
GLAAD Clarifies Work With TOOTSIE And MRS. DOUBTFIRE
December 11, 2019

Following multiple media reports of GLAAD working with the producers of the new Mrs. Doubtfire musical in Seattle, the organization has clarified their involvement with the production - as well as the current Broadway musical Tootsie - which is set to wrap up it's run in January.

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - December 9th - JAGGED LITTLE PILL & SLAVE PLAY Top Growth
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - December 9th - JAGGED LITTLE PILL & SLAVE PLAY Top Growth
December 9, 2019

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Jagged Little Pill (12.51%), Beetlejuice (2.16%), Ain't Too Proud (1.60%), Frozen (1.40%) and Oklahoma! (1.07%). The top growing current Broadway plays were Slave Play (7.28%), A Christmas Carol (5.25%), Darren Brown: Secret (3.82%), American Utopia (3.57%) and Betrayal (2.88%).

80 Gifs From THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL To Up Your Social Media Game
80 Gifs From THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL To Up Your Social Media Game
December 9, 2019

This past Saturday was the best day ever because Nickelodeon aired The Spongebob Musical: Live on Stage, a filmed version of the Broadway musical, which reunited members of the original cast. Now that we've all had a sufficient amount of time to recover from the excitement of the big night, we're sure you have opinions to share on social media, and we've got all the best Bikini Bottom moments from Saturday night for you to upgrade your tweets! Check out all the gifs!

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - December 2nd - JAGGED LITTLE PILL & SLAVE PLAY Top Growth
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - December 2nd - JAGGED LITTLE PILL & SLAVE PLAY Top Growth
December 2, 2019

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Jagged Little Pill (4.41%), Ain't Too Proud (3.94%), Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (2.84%), Beetlejuice (2.69%) and Hadestown (1.21%).

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - November 25th - AIN'T TOO PROUD And A CHRISTMAS CAROL Top Growth
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - November 25th - AIN'T TOO PROUD And A CHRISTMAS CAROL Top Growth
November 25, 2019

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Jagged Little Pill (24.28%), Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (8.10%), Beetlejuice (2.64%), Freestyle Love Supreme (2.20%) and Hadestown (1.43%). The top growing current Broadway plays were A Christmas Carol (27.34%), American Utopia (5.93%), Slave Play (4.75%), The Great Society (3.73%) and To Kill A Mockingbird (2.41%).

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - November 11th - JAGGED LITTLE PILL and A CHRISTMAS CAROL Top Growth
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - November 11th - JAGGED LITTLE PILL and A CHRISTMAS CAROL Top Growth
November 11, 2019

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Jagged Little Pill (24.28%), Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (8.10%), Beetlejuice (2.64%), Freestyle Love Supreme (2.20%) and Hadestown (1.43%). The top growing current Broadway plays were A Christmas Carol (27.34%), American Utopia (5.93%), Slave Play (4.75%), The Great Society (3.73%) and To Kill A Mockingbird (2.41%).

Stage Manager Career Spotlight: BEETLEJUICE's Matt DiCarlo Is Our Guide To Stage Managing on Broadway
Stage Manager Career Spotlight: BEETLEJUICE's Matt DiCarlo Is Our Guide To Stage Managing on Broadway
November 6, 2019

This week we're spotlighting Beetlejuice on Broadway's Production Stage Manager Matt DiCarlo! On Broadway everything... EVERYTHING happens for a reason, and it usually starts with a stage manager calling 'Go!'

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - November 4th - JAGGED LITTLE PILL and BETRAYAL Top Growth
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - November 4th - JAGGED LITTLE PILL and BETRAYAL Top Growth
November 4, 2019

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Jagged Little Pill (4.33%), Beetlejuice (3.35%), Freestyle Love Supreme (2.65%), Ain't Too Proud (1.44%) and The Lightning Thief (1.35%). The top growing current Broadway plays were Betrayal (16.14%), Slave Play (8.25%), American Utopia (6.45%), The Great Society (4.36%) and To Kill A Mockingbird (1.15%).

Music Director Career Spotlight: Nadia DiGiallonardo Talks Leading The Band Of WAITRESS on Broadway
Music Director Career Spotlight: Nadia DiGiallonardo Talks Leading The Band Of WAITRESS on Broadway
October 30, 2019

This week we're spotlighting Nadia DiGiallonardo is currently the music director for the Broadway production of Waitress at the Brooks Atkinson Theater, where she can be found playing and conducting Sara Bareilles' score most nights. She is also the music supervisor for the national tour and international companies of Waitress.

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - October 28th - FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME And Betrayal Top Growth!
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - October 28th - FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME And Betrayal Top Growth!
October 28, 2019

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Freestyle Love Supreme (4.87%), Beetlejuice (3.58%), Ain't Too Proud (0.93%), Oklahoma! (0.83%) and Hadestown (0.74%). The top growing current Broadway plays were Betrayal (13.82%), American Utopia (11.79%), Slave Play (9.10%), The Great Society (4.38%) and Cursed Child (0.36%).

Video: See Andrew Lloyd Webber and Taylor Swift Collaborate On New Music For CATS Movie
Video: See Andrew Lloyd Webber and Taylor Swift Collaborate On New Music For CATS Movie
October 24, 2019

Baz Bamigboye reports that Taylor Swift and Andrew Lloyd Webber have collaborated on a new song for the CATS movie titled 'Beautiful Ghosts' which is performed by Frankie Hayward, and reprised again in the film by Judi Dench.

Breaking: LEMPICKA Announces Pre-Broadway Run At La Jolla Playhouse
Breaking: LEMPICKA Announces Pre-Broadway Run At La Jolla Playhouse
October 16, 2019

BroadwayWorld has learned Lempicka will run at La Jolla Playhouse beginning Spring 2020. Starring Eden Espinosa and Amber Iman, Lempicka is directed by Tony nominee Rachel Chavkin, with music by Matt Gould and book and lyrics by Carson Kreitzer.

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - October 14th - BEETLEJUICE and SLAVE PLAY Top Growth!
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - October 14th - BEETLEJUICE and SLAVE PLAY Top Growth!
October 14, 2019

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Beetlejuice (4.17%), Freestyle Love Supreme (2.44%), Mean Girls (1.47%), Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (1.40%) and Moulin Rouge (0.81%). The top growing current Broadway plays were Slave Play (14.98%), Betrayal (6.78%), Cursed Child (0.62%), To Kill A Mockingbird (0.36%) and The Great Society (0%).

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - October 7th - FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME and THE GREAT SOCIETY Top Growth!
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - October 7th - FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME and THE GREAT SOCIETY Top Growth!
October 7, 2019

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Freestyle Love Supreme (23.12%), Beetlejuice (5.15%), Mean Girls (2.54%), Hadestown (0.99%) and Moulin Rouge (0.93%). The top growing current Broadway plays were The Great Society (84.06%), Slave Play (17.22%), Betrayal (2.06%), To Kill A Mockingbird (0.47%) and Cursed Child (0.22%).

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - September 30th - BEETLEJUICE and SLAVE PLAY Top Growth
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - September 30th - BEETLEJUICE and SLAVE PLAY Top Growth
September 30, 2019

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Beetlejuice (5.16%), Freestyle Love Supreme (1.71%), Hadestown (1.31%), Ain't Too Proud (1.25%) and Oklahoma! (1.22%). The top growing current Broadway plays were Slave Play (8.75%), Darren Brown: Secret (7.80%), Betrayal (6.07%), Sea Wall / A Life (1.12%) and To Kill A Mockingbird (0.61%).

Breaking: BE MORE CHILL Will Get A London Upgrade in 2020
Breaking: BE MORE CHILL Will Get A London Upgrade in 2020
September 29, 2019

Be More Chill is to transfer to London to make its UK premiere at The Other Palace on Wednesday 12 February 2020. Be More Chill is based on the groundbreaking novel of the same name by Ned Vizzini.

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - September 23rd - BEETLEJUICE And SEA WALL/A LIFE Top Growth!
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - September 23rd - BEETLEJUICE And SEA WALL/A LIFE Top Growth!
September 23, 2019

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Beetlejuice (4.45%), Hadestown (1.33%), Ain't Too Proud (1.12%), Moulin Rouge (1.05%) and Mean Girls (0.65%). The top growing current Broadway plays were Sea Wall / A Life (3.83%), To Kill A Mockingbird (0.20%), Cursed Child (0.13%).



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