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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:



VIDEO: Get A First Look At TUTS' THE WIZ
VIDEO: Get A First Look At TUTS' THE WIZ
October 24, 2018

BroadwayWorld has a first look at Theatre Under The Stars' upcoming production of The Wiz! Leading off the cast is Salome B. Smith in the role of 'Dorothy'. Smith is a recent graduate of Alabama State University where she performed in many theatrical productions including The Color Purple, Rent and Carousel. Marva Hicks is playing the role of 'The Wiz'. Hicks has appeared on Broadway in Motown The Musical, Caroline or Change, and The Lion King. Yvette Clark will play the roles of 'Evilene', 'Glinda', and 'Aunt Em'. Clark has appeared in numerous regional productions including Thoroughly Modern Millie, Showboat, Chicago, and Hairspray. Simone Gundy will play the role of 'Addaperle'. Gundy returns to TUTS after starring in the 2017 production of Memphis. Paris Nix is playing 'Tin Man'. Nix was last seen on Broadway in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Allyson Kaye Daniel is 'Lion'. Daniel most recently appeared at TUTS as 'Miss Jones' in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Her other credits include Newsies, Ghost, and We Will Rock You. Christopher Campbell, who just appeared in the TUTS production of Oklahoma! as Will Parker, will play the role of Scarecrow

VIDEO: Terrence Mann Talks Joining The Company of Variety Theatre's THE LITTLE MERMAID
VIDEO: Terrence Mann Talks Joining The Company of Variety Theatre's THE LITTLE MERMAID
October 23, 2018

Variety Theatre will present The Little Mermaid, October 18 through October 21 at the Touhill Performing Arts Center and they have a special guest to take on the role of King Triton, Terrence Mann!

VIDEO: Get A First Look At Variety Theatre's THE LITTLE MERMAID
VIDEO: Get A First Look At Variety Theatre's THE LITTLE MERMAID
October 23, 2018

Variety Theatre will present The Little Mermaid, October 18 through October 21 at the Touhill Performing Arts Center and they have a special guest to take on the role of King Triton, Terrence Mann!

Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of the Pre-Broadway Run of AIN'T TOO PROUD in Toronto?
Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of the Pre-Broadway Run of AIN'T TOO PROUD in Toronto?
October 18, 2018

The pre-Broadway run of 'Ain't Too Proud-The Life and Times of The Temptations' officially opened in Toronto last night!

COME FROM AWAY Will Play Newfoundland in Concert
COME FROM AWAY Will Play Newfoundland in Concert
October 15, 2018

The made-in-Canada phenomenon that is COME FROM AWAY is coming to St. John's. The show that has become the toast of Broadway and Toronto, will play eight benefit performances in a concert version at Holy Heart Theatre from January 23 to 27, 2019. Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 10 AM (NDT) exclusively through Holy Heart Theatre ticket channels.

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On Goodspeed's THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On Goodspeed's THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
October 12, 2018

Goodspeed Musicals' The Drowsy Chaperone is now on stage! In this hilarious valentine to show tunes and show people, a forgotten Jazz Age musical comes to life in the living room of a diehard theatre fan. As he eagerly spins his favorite cast album, a fizzy vintage show suddenly appears, exploding with song, dance and pure entertainment. Our quirky narrator fills the plot holes, with laugh-out-loud results. Packed with show-stopping numbers and larger-than-life characters, here's a Tony Award-winning spoof that will have everyone falling in love with zany musical comedy!

VIDEO: Watch Highlights From The New Tour Of FINDING NEVERLAND
VIDEO: Watch Highlights From The New Tour Of FINDING NEVERLAND
October 11, 2018

BroadwayWorld has a first look at the new tour of Finding Neverland, the enchanting Broadway musical directed by Tony Award-winner Diane Paulus. Check out the video below!

VIDEO: Ma-Anne Dionisio and Louise Pitre Will Lead NEXT TO NORMAL in Toronto
VIDEO: Ma-Anne Dionisio and Louise Pitre Will Lead NEXT TO NORMAL in Toronto
September 24, 2018

Broadway vets Ma-Anne Dionisio (Flower Drum Song) and Louise Pitre (Mamma Mia, Tony Nomination) will appear in the off-Mirvish production of NEXT TO NORMAL, beginning April 26th in Toronto - presented in partnership with The Musical Stage Company who recently presented the professional Toronto premiere of Fun Home.

VIDEO: Watch Abiona Omonua Perform 'I Hate The Bus' From West End's CAROLINE, OR CHANGE
VIDEO: Watch Abiona Omonua Perform 'I Hate The Bus' From West End's CAROLINE, OR CHANGE
September 24, 2018

BroadwayWorld has a first look at the West End's Caroline, Or Change, the celebrated musical written by Tony Kushner, author of Angels in America, with a soaring score from Tony Award-winning Jeanine Tesori, which will run at the West End's Playhouse Theatre from 20 November 2018 to 9 February 2019.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At Cleveland Playhouse's WOMAN IN BLACK
VIDEO: Get A First Look At Cleveland Playhouse's WOMAN IN BLACK
September 21, 2018

Cleveland Play House kicks off its 2018-2019 Season launching the National Tour of Susan Hill's The Woman in Black. Hill's gothic ghost story, adapted for the stage by Stephen Mallatratt, stars Bradley Armacost as Arthur Kipps and Adam Wesley Brown as the Actor. Director Robin Herford will recreate his original staging from the London West End.

VIDEO: Watch 'People Will Say We're In Love' From TUTS' OKLAHOMA!
VIDEO: Watch 'People Will Say We're In Love' From TUTS' OKLAHOMA!
September 21, 2018

Theatre Under the Stars presents Oklahoma! through September 23. Get a look at Sam Simahk (Curly) singing the iconic number 'Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin' in the video below!

BroadwayWorld Launches on Flipboard
BroadwayWorld Launches on Flipboard
September 21, 2018

BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce that we're now available on Flipboard, one of the most popular news feed apps for iPhone, Android, and Windows!

VIDEO: Get A First Look at Milwaukee Rep's IN THE HEIGHTS
VIDEO: Get A First Look at Milwaukee Rep's IN THE HEIGHTS
September 18, 2018

Milwaukee Repertory Theater kicks off the 65th Anniversary Season with the four-time Tony Award- winning musical In the Heights with the music and lyrics by Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and book by Quiara Alegria Hudes. Tickets start as low as $26.50 and can be purchased at www.MilwaukeeRep.com, by calling the Ticket Office at 414-224-9490 or in person at 108 E. Wells Street in downtown Milwaukee. In the Heights runs September 18 - October 28, 2018 in the Quadracci Powerhouse.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At LAST DAYS OF SUMMER at Kansas City Rep
VIDEO: Get A First Look At LAST DAYS OF SUMMER at Kansas City Rep
September 17, 2018

BroadwayWorld has a first look at Kansas City Repertory Theatre first show of its 20182019 season - the World Premiere musical, LAST DAYS OF SUMMER, now on stage through September 30, 2018. Check out video of the cast in action below!

Six Broadway Theatres To Dim Lights For Marin Mazzie September 19th
Six Broadway Theatres To Dim Lights For Marin Mazzie September 19th
September 14, 2018

Today, we're remembering some of Marin's greatest performances. Re-live her performances of these iconic songs in the videos below.

VIDEO: Get A First Look at LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at the Drury Lane Theatre
VIDEO: Get A First Look at LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at the Drury Lane Theatre
September 14, 2018

BroadwayWorld has a first look at the Drury Lane's Little Shop of Horrors, with music by Alan Menken and book by Howard Ashman and direction and choreography by Scott Calcagno with music direction by Roberta Duchak. Little Shop of Horrors runs through October 28, 2018, at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. 

VIDEO: Remembering Marin Mazzie's Greatest Performances
VIDEO: Remembering Marin Mazzie's Greatest Performances
September 13, 2018

Today, we're remembering some of Marin's greatest performances. Re-live her performances of these iconic songs in the videos below.

Marin Mazzie Has Passed Away at Age 57
Marin Mazzie Has Passed Away at Age 57
September 13, 2018

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Marin Mazzie at age 57. Mazzie had previously suffered from and shared publicly her battle with ovarian cancer.

TV Exclusive: Gettin Peggy With It With Broadway's Hunks Featuring Andy Karl, Kyle Selig, Joshua Henry, and More!
TV Exclusive: Gettin Peggy With It With Broadway's Hunks Featuring Andy Karl, Kyle Selig, Joshua Henry, and More!
September 13, 2018

In this exclusive video, Peggy sits down with some of Broadway's hunkiest hunks - featuring Andy Karl, Nick Adams, Brandon Victor Dixon, Ben Frankenhauser, Joshua Henry, Kyle Selig, and more! Check out the full video below!

TV: Santino Fontana, Lilli Cooper, David Yazbek and More Talk Bringing TOOTSIE from the Screen to Stage
TV: Santino Fontana, Lilli Cooper, David Yazbek and More Talk Bringing TOOTSIE from the Screen to Stage
September 5, 2018

BroadwayWorld was on site when the cast and creative of the new comedy musical, Tootsie, which will play a pre-Broadway engagement at Broadway In Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre from September 11th - October 14th, met the press! Watch stars Lilli Cooper and Santino Fotana, as well as composer/lyricist David Yazbek talk about bringing the production from the silver screen to the stage in the video below!



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