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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:



Broadway Shows Discourage Actors from Stage Door During Virus Outbreak
Broadway Shows Discourage Actors from Stage Door During Virus Outbreak
March 11, 2020

Last week the cast of Hadestown announced amid the coronavirus outbreak, they would no longer stage door following performances. Yesterday the cast of Beetlejuice made the same call.

VIDEO: Go Backstage At BEETLEJUICE In Our Behind The Scenes Vlog
VIDEO: Go Backstage At BEETLEJUICE In Our Behind The Scenes Vlog
March 10, 2020

We're taking you behind the scenes at Beetlejuice on Broadway with sound effects operator Callan Hughes (they/them)! Join them as they take us behind the scenes of a week of performances at Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre.

Industry: Broadway Attendance Holds Steady Amid COVID-19 Uncertainty
Industry: Broadway Attendance Holds Steady Amid COVID-19 Uncertainty
March 9, 2020

With much uncertainty amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, there's been much chatter about attending crowded public spaces of late, especially the theatre.

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - March 9th - GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Tops Growth
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - March 9th - GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Tops Growth
March 9, 2020

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Girl From The North Country (8.15%), Beetlejuice (0.92%), Ain't Too Proud (0.80%), Jagged Little Pill (0.76%) and Mean Girls (0.75%). The top growing current Broadway plays were The Inheritance (1.18%), To Kill A Mockingbird (0.37%), Cursed Child (0.10%), Lincoln Center Theatre (0.03%) and .

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - March 2nd - GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY & MOCKINGBIRD Top Growth
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - March 2nd - GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY & MOCKINGBIRD Top Growth
March 2, 2020

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Girl From The North Country (7.08%), Mean Girls (1.83%), Ain't Too Proud (1.73%), Beetlejuice (1.36%) and West Side Story (1.27%). The top growing current Broadway plays were To Kill A Mockingbird (5.70%), The Inheritance (0.90%), Cursed Child (0.12%), Lincoln Center Theatre (0.01%) and .

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - February 26th - WEST SIDE STORY & THE INHERITANCE Top Growth
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - February 26th - WEST SIDE STORY & THE INHERITANCE Top Growth
February 26, 2020

The top growing current Broadway musicals were West Side Story (11.77%), Girl From The North Country (5.36%), Beetlejuice (1.54%), Jagged Little Pill (1.54%) and Frozen (1.11%). The top growing current Broadway plays were The Inheritance (2.26%), To Kill A Mockingbird (0.47%), Cursed Child (0.10%), Lincoln Center Theatre (0.01%).

VIDEO: Go Backstage At Of COME FROM AWAY In The Second BroadwayWorld Behind-the-Scenes Vlog
VIDEO: Go Backstage At Of COME FROM AWAY In The Second BroadwayWorld Behind-the-Scenes Vlog
February 25, 2020

In part 2 of our first behind the scenes vlog showcasing careers on Broadway, Allie Dillard is taking us backstage at Come From Away to give us a week in the life of a Broadway dresser! In week two, follow along as she takes us behind the scenes during an actual performance, introduces us to some of the cast, and more!

Presley Ryan Will Take Over As Lydia In BEETLEJUICE Through March
Presley Ryan Will Take Over As Lydia In BEETLEJUICE Through March
February 26, 2020

Presley Ryan will star as Lydia in the smash hit musical BEETLEJUICE from Friday, February 28, through Sunday, March 29.

Presley Ryan Takes Over As Lydia in BEETLEJUICE Through This Weekend
Presley Ryan Takes Over As Lydia in BEETLEJUICE Through This Weekend
February 21, 2020

BroadwayWorld has learned that Presley Ryan will take over the role of Lydia Deetz in BEETLEJUICE on Broadway beginning tonight through the weekend. She succeeds Sophia Anne Caruso who played her last performance this Wednesday.

VIDEO: Go Backstage At Of COME FROM AWAY In The First BroadwayWorld Behind-the-Scenes Vlog
VIDEO: Go Backstage At Of COME FROM AWAY In The First BroadwayWorld Behind-the-Scenes Vlog
February 12, 2020

In our first behind the scenes vlog showcasing careers on Broadway, Allie Dillard is taking us backstage at COME FROM AWAY to give us a week in the life of a Broadway dresser! In week one, follow along as she gives us a tour of some of the shows unique, hard to find costumes introduces us to some of the cast, and more!

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - February 10th - BEETLEJUICE & AMERICAN UTOPIA Top Growth
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - February 10th - BEETLEJUICE & AMERICAN UTOPIA Top Growth
February 10, 2020

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Jagged Little Pill (1.56%), Beetlejuice (1.08%), Hadestown (1.03%), Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (0.78%) and Ain't Too Proud (0.52%). The top growing current Broadway plays were American Utopia (2.73%), The Inheritance (1.33%), To Kill A Mockingbird (0.39%), Lincoln Center Theatre (0.05%) and The Sound Inside (0%).

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - February 3rd - AMERICAN UTOPIA & JAGGED LITTLE PILL Top Growth For 4th Consecutive Week
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - February 3rd - AMERICAN UTOPIA & JAGGED LITTLE PILL Top Growth For 4th Consecutive Week
February 3, 2020

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Jagged Little Pill (1.56%), Beetlejuice (1.08%), Hadestown (1.03%), Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (0.78%) and Ain't Too Proud (0.52%). The top growing current Broadway plays were American Utopia (2.73%), The Inheritance (1.33%), To Kill A Mockingbird (0.39%), Lincoln Center Theatre (0.05%) and The Sound Inside (0%).

Lin-Manuel Miranda Announces Screening Date For HAMILTON Movie Featuring Original Broadway Cast
Lin-Manuel Miranda Announces Screening Date For HAMILTON Movie Featuring Original Broadway Cast
February 3, 2020

Lin-Manuel Miranda announced on Twitter today that Disney will present the HAMILTON movie featuring the original Broadway cast (filmed live on stage) October 15, 2021.

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - January 27thth - AMERICAN UTOPIA & JAGGED LITTLE PILL Top Growth For 3rd Consecutive Week
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - January 27thth - AMERICAN UTOPIA & JAGGED LITTLE PILL Top Growth For 3rd Consecutive Week
January 27, 2020

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Jagged Little Pill (1.90%), Hadestown (1.19%), Beetlejuice (1.11%), Oklahoma! (0.85%) and Ain't Too Proud (0.82%). The top growing current Broadway plays were American Utopia (2.41%), The Inheritance (1%), To Kill A Mockingbird (0.50%), Cursed Child (0.05%) and Lincoln Center Theatre (0.02%).

Rob McClure Addresses Concerns Over MRS. DOUBTFIRE's Impact On Transgender Community At BroadwayCon
Rob McClure Addresses Concerns Over MRS. DOUBTFIRE's Impact On Transgender Community At BroadwayCon
January 25, 2020

Rob McClure addressed concerns about how the upcoming Mrs. Doubtfire handles it's crossdressing lead character following media reports of the show seeking advice from GLAAD, amongst other LGBTQ+ advocating organizations. McClure spoke about the issue during the show's mainstage panel at BroadwayCon. How Broadway shows address characters in drag has been a recurring heated debate amongst fans and transgender/gender non-conforming audiences.

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - January 20thth - AMERICAN UTOPIA & JAGGED LITTLE PILL Top Growth For 2nd Consecutive Week
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - January 20thth - AMERICAN UTOPIA & JAGGED LITTLE PILL Top Growth For 2nd Consecutive Week
January 20, 2020

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Jagged Little Pill (1.70%), Ain't Too Proud (1.20%), Beetlejuice (1.10%), Oklahoma! (1.01%) and Frozen (0.93%). The top growing current Broadway plays were American Utopia (3%), The Inheritance (1.97%), To Kill A Mockingbird (0.59%), The Sound Inside (0.38%) and Cursed Child (0.09%).

Rialto Chatter Exclusive: Britney Spears Musical ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME Sets Broadway Opening Date & Theater
Rialto Chatter Exclusive: Britney Spears Musical ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME Sets Broadway Opening Date & Theater
January 15, 2020

While a production representative was unable to confirm, reliable sources report to BroadwayWorld that the Britney Spears musical ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME will begin Broadway previews at the Mariott Marquis on June 26th, 2020, with an official opening night set for July 30th.

VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals For COME FROM AWAY Creators Benefit Concert Of First Musical In Toronto
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals For COME FROM AWAY Creators Benefit Concert Of First Musical In Toronto
January 15, 2020

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. Go inside rehearsals for the one night benefit in the video below!

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - January 15th - JAGGED LITTLE PILL & AMERICAN UTOPIA Top Growth
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - January 15th - JAGGED LITTLE PILL & AMERICAN UTOPIA Top Growth
January 15, 2020

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Jagged Little Pill (2.11%), Ain't Too Proud (1.47%), Hadestown (1.23%), Beetlejuice (1.19%) and Frozen (1.12%). The top growing current Broadway plays were American Utopia (3.42%), Slave Play (2.43%), The Sound Inside (2.20%), The Inheritance (1.94%) and To Kill A Mockingbird (0.73%).

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - January 6th - JAGGED LITTLE PILL Tops Musical Growth Following New Year's Performance!
INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - January 6th - JAGGED LITTLE PILL Tops Musical Growth Following New Year's Performance!
January 6, 2020

The top growing current Broadway musicals were Jagged Little Pill (7.23%), West Side Story (6.04%), Beetlejuice (3.97%), The Lightning Thief (2.28%) and Hadestown (2.04%). The top growing current Broadway plays were American Utopia (9.89%), A Christmas Carol (6.27%), Darren Brown: Secret (5%), Slave Play (4.44%) and The Inheritance (2.38%).



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