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:
- Nominations Open for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards Worldwide - The team at BroadwayWorld is always thrilled to get to highlight fantastic achievements in the theater across the globe, and share our passion with audiences. In the regional awards, audiences get to vote for their favorite theater experiences from the past season.
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - January 14th - THE PROM Tops Social Growth Following BroadwayCon Weekend!
January 14, 2019
January 14, 2019
The top growing current Broadway musicals were The Prom (3.10%), The Cher Show (1.52%), King Kong (1.45%), Pretty Woman (1.11%) and Come From Away(0.78%). The top growing current Broadway plays were The New One (7.44%), To Kill A Mockingbird (6.56%), The Ferryman (6.30%), Network (4.53%) and The Waverly Gallery (2.99%).
Brittney Johnson Makes History As First Glinda of Color in an English-Language Production of WICKED
January 10, 2019
January 10, 2019
BroadwayWorld has learned that tonight Brittney Johnson makes her Glinda debut in WICKED on Broadway, becoming the first actress of color to play the part.
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - January 7th - THE PROM and TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Top Growth!
January 7, 2019
January 7, 2019
The top growing current Broadway musicals were The Prom (2.29%), The Cher Show (1.66%), Head Over Heels (1.28%), Once On this Island (1.04%) and King Kong (0.92%). The top growing current Broadway plays were To Kill A Mockingbird (9.22%), The New One (5.54%), Torch Song (2.56%), The Ferryman (2.41%) and Play That Goes Wrong (2.35%).
Lea Salonga To Star In SWEENEY TODD in Manila
December 7, 2018
December 7, 2018
Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group announced this morning that Tony And Olivier Award-winning actress Lea Salonga will take on the role of Mrs. Lovett in Stephen Sondheim's classic musical SWEENEY TODD, which culminates Atlantis' 20th Anniversary Season in 2019.
COME FROM AWAY Will Play Newfoundland in Concert
October 15, 2018
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.
VIDEO: Ma-Anne Dionisio and Louise Pitre Will Lead NEXT TO NORMAL in Toronto
September 24, 2018
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.
BroadwayWorld Launches on Flipboard
September 21, 2018
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!
Six Broadway Theatres To Dim Lights For Marin Mazzie September 19th
September 14, 2018
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: Remembering Marin Mazzie's Greatest Performances
September 13, 2018
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
September 13, 2018
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.
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - August 27th - Pretty Woman Tops Growth For Second Week!
August 27, 2018
August 27, 2018
The top growing current Broadway musicals were Pretty Woman (20.57%), Gettin' The Band Back Together (14.63%), Head Over Heels (6.00%), My Fair Lady (4.42%) and The Band's Visit (2.25%). The top growing current Broadway plays were Play That Goes Wrong (1.12%), Cursed Child (0.67%), and Straight White Men (0.32%).
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - August 20th - Pretty Woman and The Play That Goes Wrong Top Growth!
August 20, 2018
August 20, 2018
The top growing current Broadway musicals were Pretty Woman (16.35%), Gettin' The Band Back Together (9.17%), Head Over Heels (3.03%), My Fair Lady (1.39%) and The Band's Visit (1.33%). The top growing current Broadway plays were Play That Goes Wrong (0.43%), Straight White Men (0.16%), and Cursed Child (0.15%).
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - August 13th - The Boys In The Band Closes As Broadway's Top Growing Play!
August 13, 2018
August 13, 2018
The top growing current Broadway musicals were Gettin' The Band Back Together (10.47%), Pretty Woman (8.18%), Head Over Heels (4.07%), My Fair Lady (1.39%) and Summer (1.39%). The top growing current Broadway plays were The Boys in the Band (6.39%), Play That Goes Wrong (0.50%), Cursed Child (0.33%), Straight White Men (0.16%) and Travesties (0.07%).
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - August 6th - Gettin' The Band and Boys In The Band Top Growth!
August 6, 2018
August 6, 2018
The top growing current Broadway musicals were Gettin' The Band Back Together (11.66%), Head Over Heels (10.81%), Summer (3.04%), My Fair Lady (2.78%) and Beautiful (2.12%). The top growing current Broadway plays were The Boys in the Band (0.78%), Play That Goes Wrong (0.68%), Straight White Men (0.40%), Cursed Child (0.26%) and Travesties (0.07%).
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - July 30th - Head Over Heels and The Boys In The Band Top Growth
July 30, 2018
July 30, 2018
The top growing current Broadway musicals were Head Over Heels (8.54%), Gettin' The Band Back Together (2.05%), The Band's Visit (1.04%), Carousel (0.81%) and Mean Girls (0.70%). The top growing current Broadway plays were The Boys in the Band (1.09%), Straight White Men (0.22%), Play That Goes Wrong (0.13%), and Cursed Child (0.01%).
VIDEO: Go Behind The Scenes of HEAD OVER HEELS Opening Night With Taylor Iman Jones
July 27, 2018
July 27, 2018
HEAD OVER HEELS officially opened last night at Broadway's Hudson Theatre! Go behind the scenes of the opening night performance and festivities in the video below from our Instagram Takeover as Taylor Iman Jones takes over the account to share the beat with BWW's followers!
Ben Brantley Apologizes Over New York Times Review For HEAD OVER HEELS
July 27, 2018
July 27, 2018
Late Thursday evening, following the publication of the New York Times theatre review of Head Over Heels, members of the Broadway community took to social media to express outrage over a review which many have dubbed transphobic.
Social: Go Behind The Scenes of HEAD OVER HEELS Opening Night With Taylor Iman Jones
July 26, 2018
July 26, 2018
HEAD OVER HEELS officially opens tonight at Broadway's Hudson Theatre! Go behind the scenes of the opening night performance and festivities on our Instagram as Taylor Iman Jones takes over the account to share the beat with BWW's followers!
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - July 23rd - Gettin' The Band Together Tops Growth!
July 23, 2018
July 23, 2018
The top growing current Broadway musicals were Gettin' The Band Back Together (10.82%), Head Over Heels (6.78%), Summer (1.79%), My Fair Lady (1.59%) and Beautiful (1.51%). The top growing current Broadway plays were The Boys in the Band (1.48%), Play That Goes Wrong (0.54%), and Cursed Child (0.03%).
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - July 16th - The Play That Goes Wrong And Head Over Heels Top Growth!
July 16, 2018
July 16, 2018
The top growing current Broadway musicals were Head Over Heels (7.51%), The Band's Visit (2.31%), My Fair Lady (2.19%), Summer (1.82%) and Once On this Island (1.59%). The top growing current Broadway plays were Play That Goes Wrong (1.01%), The Boys in the Band (0.92%), Cursed Child (0.08%), and Travesties (-0.15%).
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