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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: ALADDIN Tour Celebrates 1,001 Performances with an Emotional Onstage Surprise for North Carolina Drama Teacher
VIDEO: ALADDIN Tour Celebrates 1,001 Performances with an Emotional Onstage Surprise for North Carolina Drama Teacher
September 20, 2019

The North American tour of Disney's Aladdin, which was adapted from the animated Disney film and the centuries-old folktales including a?oeOne Thousand and One Nights,a?? celebrated performance 1,001 on Wednesday, September 18 in Charlotte, NC at The Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, where the hit Broadway musical is playing through Sunday, September 29, 2019.

Breaking: THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical Will Premiere In Chicago Summer 2020
Breaking: THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical Will Premiere In Chicago Summer 2020
September 17, 2019

BroadwayWorld has learned The Devil Wears Prada will have its Pre-Broadway World Premiere at Broadway In Chicago's James M. Nederlander Theatre (24 W. Randolph) from July 14, 2020 through August 16, 2020 prior to a Broadway engagement.

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - August 26th - BEETLEJUICE Continues To Top Social Growth!
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - August 26th - BEETLEJUICE Continues To Top Social Growth!
August 26, 2019

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Beetlejuice (3.59%), Hadestown (2.25%), Moulin Rouge (2.07%), Oklahoma! (1.60%) and The Prom (1.52%). The top growing current Broadway plays were Sea Wall / A Life (26.75%), What The Constitution Means to Me (1.30%), To Kill A Mockingbird (0.69%), Cursed Child (0.04%) and .

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - August 19th - BEETLEJUICE & SEA WALL / A LIFE Top Growth For Second Consecutive Week!
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - August 19th - BEETLEJUICE & SEA WALL / A LIFE Top Growth For Second Consecutive Week!
August 19, 2019

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Beetlejuice (3.59%), Hadestown (2.25%), Moulin Rouge (2.07%), Oklahoma! (1.60%) and The Prom (1.52%). The top growing current Broadway plays were Sea Wall / A Life (26.75%), What The Constitution Means to Me (1.30%), To Kill A Mockingbird (0.69%), Cursed Child (0.04%) and .

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - August 12th - BEETLEJUICE and SEA WALL / A LIFE Top Growth!
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - August 12th - BEETLEJUICE and SEA WALL / A LIFE Top Growth!
August 12, 2019

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Beetlejuice (3.59%), Hadestown (2.25%), Moulin Rouge (2.07%), Oklahoma! (1.60%) and The Prom (1.52%). The top growing current Broadway plays were Sea Wall / A Life (26.75%), What The Constitution Means to Me (1.30%), To Kill A Mockingbird (0.69%), and Cursed Child (0.04%).

Hal Prince, Legendary Broadway Producer and Director, Passes Away at 91
Hal Prince, Legendary Broadway Producer and Director, Passes Away at 91
July 31, 2019

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of legendary Broadway director and producer Hal Prince at 91 years of age after a brief illness, in Reykjavik, Iceland.

SIX The Musical Announces Twin Cities Cast
SIX The Musical Announces Twin Cities Cast
November 6, 2019

The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts announced today the six actors who will play the queens in the Ordway pre-Broadway run of the global hit new musical SIX by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss. Performances begin on November 29 and run through December 22. Tickets on sale now and more information available at Ordway.org. 

What Is CATS About? Everything You Need To Know About Andrew Lloyd Webber's Hit Musical
What Is CATS About? Everything You Need To Know About Andrew Lloyd Webber's Hit Musical
July 24, 2019

Yes, CATS has a plot! I'm going to set the record straight once and for all, and explain the timely and intricate story of CATS. One of the most common misconceptions about the musical is that it doesn't have a plot.

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%).

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.

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%).

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.

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%).

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%).

Breaking: Isaac Powell & Shereen Pimentel Will Lead WEST SIDE STORY on Broadway; Full Cast Announced!
Breaking: Isaac Powell & Shereen Pimentel Will Lead WEST SIDE STORY on Broadway; Full Cast Announced!
July 10, 2019

BroadwayWorld has learned that the previously announce revival of beloved musical West Side Story will begin previews on Dec. 10, 2019 and open February 6th at the Broadway Theatre.

Rialto Chatter: Jeremy O. Harris' SLAVE PLAY To Play Broadway This Fall
Rialto Chatter: Jeremy O. Harris' SLAVE PLAY To Play Broadway This Fall
June 20, 2019

BroadwayWorld has learned that Jeremy O. Harris' SLAVE PLAY will come to Broadway this fall. The production, directed by Robert O'Hara, begin previews on Sept. 10, 2019 and run through Jan. 20, 2020.

THE PROM Will Close On Broadway This Summer
THE PROM Will Close On Broadway This Summer
June 19, 2019

BroadwayWorld has learned that The Prom will have its last dance on Broadway August 11th. Upon its final performance, THE PROM will have played 23 preview and 310 regular performances.

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - June 17th - HADESTOWN and THE FERRYMAN Top Growth!
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - June 17th - HADESTOWN and THE FERRYMAN Top Growth!
June 17, 2019

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Hadestown (14.90%), Oklahoma! (14.20%), Beetlejuice (13.28%), Tootsie The Musical (6.23%) and Ain't Too Proud (4.84%). The top growing current Broadway plays were The Ferryman (4.80%), What The Constitution Means to Me (3.78%), Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus (3.55%), Frankie and Johnny(2.69%) and Burn This (1.78%).

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - June 10th - HADESTOWN Tops Broadway Social Media Growth Post Tonys!
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - June 10th - HADESTOWN Tops Broadway Social Media Growth Post Tonys!
June 10, 2019

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Hadestown (6.39%), Aladdin (6.22%), Beetlejuice (4.63%), Oklahoma! (3.92%) and Tootsie The Musical (3.53%). The top growing current Broadway plays were Frankie and Johnny (8.42%), What The Constitution Means to Me (3.78%), Hillary and Clinton (3.38%), Burn This(1.65%) and King Lear (1.53%).



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