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- A LITTLE ABOUT ME
- GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCED
- PRODUCTIONS
| EVENT | GROUP | LOCATION | DATE |
| Comic Science Improv | Comic Science Improv | Shenanigans Comedy Theater | 1/30 |
| Open To Suggestions: Improve Comedy Show | Plumb Line Events | Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theatre | 1/30 |
| The Sound of Music | Broadway Theatre League | Mark C. Smith Concert Hall | 1/27-2/1 |
| Kountry Wayne (Stand Up Comedy) | Levity Live | Levity Live | 1/30-2/1 |
| Open To Suggestions: Valentine’s Day Show | Plumb Line Events | Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theatre | 2/13 |
| 9 To 5 The Musical | The Whole Backstage | The Whole Backstage, Guntersville, AL | 2/13-2/22 |
| The Choir of Man | Broadway Theatre League | Mark C. Smith Concert Hall | 2/13-2/14 |
| Brahms Violin Concerto | Huntsville Symphony Orchestra | Mark C. Smith Concert Hall | 2/21 |
| & Juliet | Broadway Theatre League | Mark C. Smith Concert Hall | 2/24-3/1 |
| Jim Brickman & Huntsville Symphony Orchestra | Huntsville Symphony Orchestra | Mark C. Smith Concert Hall | 3/7 |
| Mrs. Doubtfire | Broadway Theatre League | Mark C. Smith Concert Hall | 3/27-3/29 |
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The Director’s Eye
When I directed my first show, many moons ago, I realized how much of directing and leadership is about vision – helping each actor see how their part fits into the bigger story – helping the crew see how their role helps create the big picture – and helping the audience fall into the story laid out before them.
That’s how I approach real estate. I help my clients see the full picture — timing, financing, location, lifestyle — so the final “production” is exactly what they’ve dreamed of. The goal is always the same: make sure everyone has their moment to shine.
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GIVEAWAY WINNER:
AND THE WINNER IS… Joseph Spratt Hall
You’ve won two tickets to Plumb Line Events’ Open To Suggestions: Improve Comedy Show at Fantasy Playhouse on January 30th at 7PM. A representative of Plumb Line Events will contact you shortly to schedule your seats.
Check out the upcoming giveaways below. The next winner will be announced on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. It could be you!
UPCOMING GIVEAWAYS:
| Sponsor: Plumb Line Events Production: Open To Suggestions: Valentine’s Day Show! Ticket Date/Time: Friday, February 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM WINNER ANNOUNCED: FEBRUARY 3, 2026 |
| Sponsor: Broadway Theatre League Production: The Choir of Man Ticket Date/Time: Friday, February 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM – Orchestra 3 WINNER ANNOUNCED: FEBRUARY 3, 2026 |
| Sponsor: Broadway Theatre League Production: & Juliet Ticket Date/Time: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM – Orchestra 3 WINNER ANNOUNCED: FEBRUARY 10, 2026 |
| Sponsor: Broadway Theatre League Production: Mrs. Doubtfire Ticket Date/Time: Friday, March 27, 2026 at 7:30 PM – Orchestra 3 WINNER ANNOUNCED: MARCH 17, 2026 |
| Sponsor: Broadway Theatre League Production: Water for Elephants Ticket Date/Time: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM – Orchestra 3 WINNER ANNOUNCED: APRIL 21, 2026 |
Click here to be entered for your chance to win two tickets to an upcoming production.
PRODUCTIONS:
Comic Science Improv
Comic Science Improv
Date: Friday, January 30 @ 7PM
Performed at: Shenanigans Comedy Theater (2650 Leeman Ferry Road, Unit A, Huntsville, AL 35805)
Synopsis: Join Comic Science Improv for an evening of hilarity in Huntsville! You give us the suggestions; we act them out in the funniest possible way allowed by law! Come laugh with us… or at us! Improv comedy for all audiences!
Tickets: $10 at the door or online at https://www.huntsvillelaughs.com
Added 1/25/2026
Plumb Line Events
Open To Suggestions: Improv Comedy Show
Date: Friday, January 30 @ 7PM
Performed at: Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater & Academy (3320 SW Triana Blvd, Huntsville, AL 35805)
Synopsis: Fast, Funny, Fully Made-Up! Come give us your Suggestions for this interactive, family friendly, Huntsville original improv comedy show! The show uses audience suggestions to inspire hilarious scenes that the actors come up with on the spot. No two shows are alike, everything is made up, and it is always a good time!
Fans of TV shows like “Whose Line Is It Anyway” will fall in-love with this fast, funny, fully made-up show!
Tickets: $10-$15 at the door or online at Fantasyplayhouse.org
Added 1/25/2026
Broadway Theatre League
The Sound of Music
Dates:
- January 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM
- January 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM
- January 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM
- January 30, 2026 at 7:30 PM
- January 31, 2026 at 1:00 PM
- January 31, 2026 at 7:30 PM
- February 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM
- February 1, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Performed at: Mark C. Smith Concert Hall (700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801)
Synopsis: THE SOUND OF MUSIC
For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn’t just meant to be enjoyed – it’s meant to be shared. Now, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings the cherished musical to stages across the country to teach a new generation to sing.
Directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray), this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family will captivate audiences with its universal themes of love, resilience and the power of music.
Featuring beloved songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and “Edelweiss,” THE SOUND OF MUSIC is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors – and, by following her heart, learns to climb every mountain.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC features music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, suggested by The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp. 2025 marks the 60th anniversary of the Oscar®-winning film, which continues to be one of the most successful movie musicals of all time.
Reason to See It
Experience THE SOUND OF MUSIC live on stage for the first time or introduce a new generation to the beloved story of Maria and the von Trapp family, with “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Edelweiss” and more.
Single Tickets go on sale September 18, 2025!
Run Time: 2 Hours 45 Minutes Includes Intermission
Age recommendation: Recommended for ages 8+
Tickets: $45-$105 (https://broadwaytheatreleague.org/show/the-sound-of-music/ or call 256-518-6155)
Added 11/5/2025
LEVITY LIVE
Kountry Wayne
Date: Friday – Sunday, January 30 – February 1
Performed at: Levity Live (2012 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, AL 35801)
Tickets: (Huntsville Levity Live)
Added 12/23/2025
Bank Street Players
I Love You, You’re Perfect… Now Change
Dates:
February 6 & 7; Dinner Theatre at 7:00 PM- Doors Open at 6:00 PM
February 8: Dessert Theatre at 2:30 PM – Doors Open at 1:30 PM
Performed at: Levity Live (2012 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, AL 35801)
Synopsis: Dinner and a Show! A witty, fast-paced musical comedy that hilariously explores love, dating, marriage, and everything in between—showing how relationships evolve as we grow, change, and learn to love each other anyway. Enjoy dinner (or dessert) catered by Bank Street Grille! Menus choices available at ticket purchase. Cash Bar at all shows.
Tickets: Dinner Theatre: $60 PP – Includes choice of Pork/Chicken Dessert Theatre: $30 PP Cheesecake/Banana Pudding & Coffee CASH BAR available at all shows.https://bankstreetplayers.ludus.com/index.php
Added 1/25/2026
Plumb Line Events
Open To Suggestions: Valentine’s Day
Date: February 13th @ 7PM
Performed at: Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater & Academy (3320 SW Triana Blvd, Huntsville, AL 35805)
Synopsis: Fast, Funny, Fully Made-Up! Come give us your Suggestions for this interactive, family friendly, Huntsville original improv comedy show! The show uses audience suggestions to inspire hilarious scenes that the actors come up with on the spot. No two shows are alike, everything is made up, and it is always a good time!
Fans of TV shows like “Whose Line Is It Anyway” will fall in-love with this fast, funny, fully made-up show!
Tickets: $10-$15 at the door or online at Fantasyplayhouse.org
Added 1/25/2026
The Whole Backstage
9 To 5 The Musical
Dates:
- February 13th at 7:00 PM
- February 14th at 7:00 PM
- February 15th at 2:00 PM
- February 15th at 7:00 PM
- February 20th at 7:00 PM
- February 21st at 7:00 PM
- February 22nd at 2:00 PM
Performed at: The Whole Backstage Theatre (1120 Rayburn Ave/Dot Moore Way, Guntersville, AL 35976)
Synopsis: 9 to 5, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. Set in the late 1970s, this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic.
Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot! While Hart remains “otherwise engaged,” the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down. Hey, a girl can scheme, can’t she?
This high-energy show is ideal for a large, mostly female cast, but also has opportunities for talented male dancers. With its jubilant score and easily relatable characters, 9 to 5is the perfect show for community theatres.
Tickets: Call 256-582-7469
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Broadway Theatre League
The Choir of Man
Dates:
- February 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM
- February 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM
- February 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Performed at: Mark C. Smith Concert Hall (700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801)
Synopsis: THE CHOIR OF MAN
THE RUNAWAY INTERNATIONAL HIT IS COMING TO HUNTSVILLE! Known across the globe as “the ultimate-feel good show,” The THE CHOIR OF MAN offers up one hour of indisputable joy for all ages! It’s a party. It’s a concert. It’s the best pub “lock-in” you’ve ever been to. Featuring pop, classic rock, folk, Broadway and pub tunes, The THE CHOIR OF MAN has something for everyone. A multi-talented cast of nine handsome guys combines hair-raising harmonies, foot-stomping singalongs, world-class tap dance and poetic meditations on the power of community in this riotously enjoyable homage to that gathering place we’ve all missed so much over the last year: your local pub. With a real working bar on stage, come ready to drink in the action. The first round’s on us. Cheers!
Run Time: 90 minutes No Intermission
Age recommendation: Recommended for ages 6+
Tickets: $45-$80 (https://broadwaytheatreleague.org/show/the-choir-of-man/ or call 256-518-6155)
Added 11/5/2025
Huntsville Symphony Orchestra
Brahms Violin Concerto
Date: Saturday, February 21st at 7:30 PM
Performed at: Mark C. Smith Concert Hall (700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801)
Tickets: (Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Huntsville)
Added 12/23/2025
Broadway Theatre League
& Juliet
Dates:
- February 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM
- February 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM
- February 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM
- February 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM
- February 27, 2026 at 7:30 PM
- February 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM
- February 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM
- March 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Performed at: Mark C. Smith Concert Hall (700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801)
Synopsis: & JULIET
Created by the Emmy®-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & JULIET asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way.
Juliet’s new story bursts to life through a playlist of pop anthems as iconic as her name, including “Since U Been Gone‚” “Roar,” “Baby One More Time,” “Larger Than Life‚” “That’s The Way It Is,“ and “Can’t Stop the Feeling!”—all from the genius songwriter/producer behind more #1 hits than any other artist this century. Break free of the balcony scene and get into this romantic comedy that proves there’s life after Romeo. The only thing tragic would be missing it.
ADVISORY: & Juliet includes flashing/strobe lighting, loud noises, confetti cannons, and pyrotechnics throughout.
Single Tickets go on sale October 14, 2025!
Run Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Includes Intermission
Age recommendation: Recommended for ages 8+
Tickets: $45-$110 (https://broadwaytheatreleague.org/show/juliet/ or call 256-518-6155)
Added 11/5/2025
Huntsville Symphony Orchestra
Jim Brickman & Huntsville Symphony Orchestra
Date: Saturday, March 7th at 7:30 PM
Performed at: Mark C. Smith Concert Hall (700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801)
Tickets: (Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Huntsville)
Added 12/23/2025
Broadway Theatre League
Mrs. Doubtfire
Dates:
- March 27, 2026 at 7:30 PM
- March 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM
- March 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM
- March 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM
- March 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Performed at: Mark C. Smith Concert Hall (700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801)
Synopsis: MRS. DOUBTFIRE – A new musical comedy about the things we do to stay together.
Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Huntsville in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved film, MRS. DOUBTFIRE tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together.
Out-of-work actor Daniel Hillard will do anything for his kids. After losing custody in a messy divorce, he creates the kindly alter ego of Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire in a desperate attempt to stay in their lives. As his new character takes on a life of its own, MRS. DOUBTFIRE teaches Daniel more than he bargained for about how to be a father. A hysterical and heartfelt story about holding onto your loved ones against all odds, this is the musical comedy we need right now – one that proves we’re better together.
Single Tickets go on sale October 23, 2025!
Run Time: 2 Hours 35 Minutes Includes Intermission
Age recommendation: Recommended for ages 8+
Tickets: $45-$95 (https://broadwaytheatreleague.org/show/mrs-doubtfire/ or call 256-518-6155)
Added 11/5/2025
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GIVEAWAY:
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