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.
BWW Reviews: THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS, THE MUSICAL! Delights Musical Fans at the Panasonic Theatre
December 20, 2013
December 20, 2013
Up until now, theatre audiences have been limited to see a maximum of two shows in a day (if you can make it out to the theatre on matinee day.) Under the direction of Vinetta Strombergs, the Toronto production of The Musical of Musicals, the Musical! has made it possible for you to see five musicals all in one night!
BWW Interviews: THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS, THE MUSICAL! Company Talks Transferring This Fringe Hit to the Panasonic Theater
December 17, 2013
December 17, 2013
On Thursday, December 18 the Toronto Fringe Hit The Musical of Musicals, the Musical! will open at the Panasonic Theatre as part of Mirvish Production's 50th Anniversary Season. Alan Aronshtam had the opportunity to talk with the cast and creative team back at the 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Royal Alexandra Theatre back in September.
BWW Interviews: Ashley Brown talks Symphony Concert, Sound of Music, and more!
December 5, 2013
December 5, 2013
Ashley Brown recently sat down with BroadwayWorld's Alan Aronshtam to talk about her Symphony Concerts, The Sound of Music LIVE, and more!
BWW Reviews: Ross Petty's THE LITTLE MERMAID is Perfection
November 30, 2013
November 30, 2013
Ross Petty's latest 'broken' fairytale pantomime is currently shaking the roof off of the Elgin Theatre. Petty and his team have re-imagined the Hans Christian Andersen tale into a two hour spectacle that the entire family can enjoy together.
BWW Reviews: TANGO FIRE Ignites Audiences at Winter Garden Theatre
November 9, 2013
November 9, 2013
Show One Productions' latest presentation in Toronto has brought passion from Argentina all the way to the Winter Garden Theatre stage.
ALADDIN Begins Performances at the Ed Mirvish Theatre
November 1, 2013
November 1, 2013
ALADDIN, Disney's new Broadway-bound musical, begins performances this evening at the Ed Mirvish Theatre. The production features the beloved music by Academy and Tony Award-winning composer Alan Menken and lyricists Howard Ashman, Tim Rice and Chad Beguelin, with a book by Beguelin.
Photos and Video: First Look at TANGO FIRE, Returning to Toronto, Nov 8
October 22, 2013
October 22, 2013
FLAMES OF DESIRE, the new show from the Argentine sensation TANGO FIRE, is storming North America with Tango's newest generation of superstar dancers, including young, hot choreographer and dancer German Cornejo and his partner Gisela Galeassi.
BWW Recap: DANCING WITH THE STARS Week 5 - Who Rocked, Who Bombed, and Who Went Home?
October 14, 2013
October 14, 2013
BroadwayWorld TV has a detailed recap of Dancing With the Stars, including comments on the dances by Contributing Editor Alan Aronshtam, what to work on tips for the dancers, and the judges scores!
I LOVE LUCY - LIVE ON STAGE Begins Tonight in Toronto
October 15, 2013
October 15, 2013
I Love Lucy - Live On Stage will play Toronto at the Royal Alexandra Theatre starting tonight, October 15, 2013.
BWW Recap: DANCING WITH THE STARS Week 4 - Who rocked, who bombed, and who went home?
October 7, 2013
October 7, 2013
BroadwayWorld TV has a detailed recap of Dancing With the Stars, including comments on the dances by Contributing Editor Alan Aronshtam, what to work on tips for the dancers, and the judges scores!
BWW Recap: DANCING WITH THE STARS Week 2 - Who rocked, who bombed, and who went home?
September 23, 2013
September 23, 2013
BroadwayWorld TV has a detailed recap of Dancing With the Stars, including comments on the dances by Contributing Editor Alan Aronshtam, what to work on tips for the dancers, and the judges scores!
Mirvish Announces New Additions to 50th Season Today
September 17, 2013
September 17, 2013
Mirvish is presenting their 50th season in Toronto this year. Upcoming confirmed productions include Les Miserables, I Love Lucy Live on Stage, the pre-broadway tryout of Aladdin, God of Carnage, Once, Heartbeat of Home, Metamorphosis, Arrabal, The Lion King, and lastly The Book of Mormon will return in September 2014.
Watch Ramin Karimloo and the Cast of LES MISERABLES Perform at Press Preview, Talk Rehearsals & More!
September 17, 2013
September 17, 2013
BroadwayWorld Contributing Editor Alan Aronshtam was able to attend the Les Miserables Press Preview where he spoke to the cast about the upcoming Canadian revival of Les Miserables.
Mirvish to Announce New Additions to 50th Season, 9/17
September 6, 2013
September 6, 2013
Mirvish is presenting their 50th season in Toronto this year. Upcoming confirmed productions include Les Miserables, I Love Lucy Live on Stage, the pre-broadway tryout of Aladdin, God of Carnage, Once, Heartbeat of Home, Metamorphosis, Arrabal, The Lion King, and lastly The Book of Mormon will return in September 2014.
BWW Interviews: Jacquelyn Piro Donovan on Getting Green in THE WIZARD OF OZ
September 13, 2013
September 13, 2013
BroadwayWorld's Alan Aronshtam sat down for an interview with THE WIZARD OF OZ's Wicked Witch, Jacquelyn Piro Donovan!
BWW Recap: DANCING WITH THE STARS - Who Rocked, Who Bombed & Who's Going Home
September 16, 2013
September 16, 2013
Dancing With the Stars got off to a fantastic start this evening! BroadwayWorld TV has a detailed recap including comments on the dances by Contributing Editor Alan Aronshtam, what to work on tips for the dancers, and the judges scores!
Casting Announced for FUNNY GIRL CONCERT at the Toronto Centre - Gabi Epstein, Shawn Wright and More!
August 8, 2013
August 8, 2013
Casting has been announced for the Harold Green Jewish Theatre's production of Funny Girl, being presented in concert as a fundraiser in the George Weston Recital Hall at the Toronto Centre for the Arts on September 30th at 7:30 PM.
BWW Reviews: IT'S ALWAYS YOU Delights Audiences at Best of Fringe at the Toronto Centre
July 26, 2013
July 26, 2013
It's Always You, a new musical being presented at the 'Best of Fringe' is a delightful and impressive new work by Canadian writers Dan Redican (book/lyrics) and Scott White (music). The show looks at the choices people make, and how they affect the outcomes of our lives.
Photo Flash: Go Backstage at CATS with Martin Samuel
July 20, 2013
July 20, 2013
BroadwayWorld Editor Alan Aronshtam went behind the scenes at Cats Toronto for an exclusive look at how one of the actors, Martin Samuel (Rum Tum Tugger) prepares for the show.
Cast of ANYTHING GOES Gives Free Concert at First Canadian Place, 7/19
July 18, 2013
July 18, 2013
Catch some of the standard from Anything Goes tomorrow at First Canadian Place during a free concert from the cast!
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