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- A LITTLE ABOUT ME
- GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCED
- PRODUCTIONS
| EVENT | GROUP | LOCATION | DATE |
| 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 |
| Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical | Dream Weavers Theatre Company | The Princess Theater | 3/6-3/8 |
| 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 |
| Dreams in Flight | Huntsville Symphony Orchestra | Mark C. Smith Concert Hall | 4/11 |
| Cat on a Hot Tin Roof | The Whole Backstage | The Whole Backstage, Guntersville, AL | 4/17-4/26 |
| Give Me Justice | Valley Consort | Messiah Lutheran Church, Madison & Faith Presbyterian Church, Huntsville | 4/24-4/25 |
| Video Games Live | Huntsville Symphony Orchestra | Mark C. Smith Concert Hall | 4/25 |
| Bolero | Huntsville Symphony Orchestra | Mark C. Smith Concert Hall | 5/2 |
| Water for Elephants | Broadway Theatre League | Mark C. Smith Concert Hall | 5/5-5/9 |
| Oklahoma | The Whole Backstage | The Whole Backstage, Guntersville, AL | 6/19-6/28 |
- OTHER THEATRE-RELATED EVENTS / ARTS-RELATED INFORMATION
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| Beginnings – Audiobook Just Released | Nina Soden | Amazon | NOW |
| Revenge – Audiobook Just Released | Nina Soden | Amazon | NOW |
| A Winter Affair | Independent Musical Productions | Trilogy Hotel | 2/5 |
- SUBMISSION REQUESTS
- MONTHLY GIVEAWAY DETAILS
ABOUT ME:
The Quiet Before the Show
There’s a hush right before the house lights fade — a heartbeat of silence before everything starts and the magic of theatre begins. I love that moment. I can’t tell you how many times I have stood in the wings, listening to the silence in that moment. Listening for the intake of breath as the audience allows themselves to settle into their seats and prepare to be whisked away to wherever the play… the director… and the actors want to take them. It is simply magic.
I see the same magic when unlocking a home for the first time with new buyers — that breathless pause before they step inside and imagine their life unfolding there. Every beginning deserves that kind of wonder.
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📧 ninasodenbooks@gmail.com | 📞 256-520-9640
GIVEAWAY WINNER:
AND THE WINNER IS…
Jenny Faulk
Jenny, you have won two tickets to Broadway Theatre League’s performance of & Juliet on Tuesday, February 24th at 7:00PM. A representative of Broadway Theatre League will reach out to you shortly to schedule your seats.
Check out the upcoming giveaways below. The next winner will be announced on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. It could be you!
UPCOMING GIVEAWAYS:
| 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:
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
Dream Weavers Theatre Company
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical
Dates:
* Friday, March 6th at 7:00 PM
* Saturday, March 7th at 7:00 PM
* Sunday, March 8th at 2:00 PM
Performed at: The Princess Theater (112 2nd Ave. NE, Decatur, AL 35601)
SUMMARY: Middle school, ugh. It’s the worst. But Greg Heffley is determined not to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. He’ll leave that to his weird neighbor, Fregley. Or maybe his best friend, Rowley Jefferson. But it’s not going to be Greg… no way.
Jeff Kinney’s popular character takes center stage as Greg’s cartoon diary becomes a hilarious and heartfelt musical – now shortened to one hour of music-filled fun! Will Greg’s plans to become popular lead him to sacrifice his one true friend? Can anyone avoid the dreaded Cheese Touch? Grab a hall pass and don’t be late for an adventure familiar to anyone who actually survived middle school.
Tickets: $18 student/senior citizen/veteran, $20 adult. Buy tickets at https://ci.ovationtix.com/36147/production/1263812
Or you can buy at the box office
Added 2/10/2026
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
Huntsville Symphony Orchestra
Dreams in Flight
Date: Saturday, April 11th 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
The Whole Backstage
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Date: April 17-26, 2026
Performed at: The Whole Backstage Theatre (1120 Rayburn Ave/Dot Moore Way, Guntersville, AL 35976)
Synopsis: In Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize-winning Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, the dysfunctional but wealthy Pollitt family gathers to celebrate aging patriarch Big Daddy’s birthday. But there is more to this gathering than a family reunion– Big Daddy, unbeknown to him, is dying of cancer. He is still to decide which of his sons will inherit the estate. His options include favorite son Brick, who drinks himself into oblivion in order to bear the desires of his determined wife, Maggie, or his less-favored son Gooper, his fertile wife Mae, and their “no-neck monster” children. While sensuous Maggie “the cat” tries to work her wiles to secure a future for them, Brick spirals deeper into despair, crippled by both physical pain and emotional loss. Lurking under every practiced interaction between the Pollitts is an ulterior motive, under every smile, a challenge, and under every statement, the spectre of mendacity. For the Pollitts, the truth is as hazy as the late summer sun in Mississippi, and sometimes the only way to find it is to journey through the lies.
Tickets: Call 256-582-7469
Added 10/21/2025
Valley Consort
Give Me Justice
Dates:
April 24th & 25th at 7:30 PM
Performed at: Messiah Lutheran Church, Madison (Fri.)/Faith Presbyterian Church Huntsville (Sat.)
Synopsis: Come and hear (mostly) a cappella choral group Valley Consort in this concert of music on the theme of Mercy & Justice. Composers include Poulenc, Schutz, Bruckner, Barnwell, Byrd, and more.
Tickets: FREE – Donations Accepted
Added 1/25/2026
Huntsville Symphony Orchestra
Video Games Live
Date: Saturday, April 125th 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
Huntsville Symphony Orchestra
Bolero
Date: Saturday, May 2nd at 7:30PM
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
Water for Elephants
Date:
- May 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM
- May 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM
- May 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM
- May 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM
- May 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM
- May 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM
- May 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM
- May 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Performed at: Mark C. Smith Concert Hall (700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801)
Synopsis: Water for Elephants
The critically acclaimed bestselling novel comes to “thrilling, dazzling” life (Time Out New York) in a unique, spectacle-filled new musical, Water for Elephants! Hailed as a Critic’s Pick, The New York Times calls it “stunning, emotional, heart-filled and gorgeously imaginative.”
After losing what matters most, a young man jumps a moving train unsure of where the road will take him and finds a new home with the remarkable crew of a traveling circus, and a life—and love—beyond his wildest dreams. Seen through the eyes of his older self, his adventure becomes a poignant reminder that if you choose the ride, life can begin again at any age.
Tony Award-nominated director Jessica Stone’s “huge, heart-filling” production (The New York Times) features a book by three-time Tony nominee Rick Elice adapted from Sara Gruen’s novel, and a soaring score by the acclaimed PigPen Theatre Co.
So, step right up to the “spellbinding entertainment” (Variety) at Water For Elephants, “the best new musical on Broadway” (Theatermania).
Single Tickets to this show will go on sale November 4, 2025
Run Time: 2 Hours 40 Minutes Includes Intermission
Age recommendation: Recommended for ages 8+
Tickets: $45-$105 (https://broadwaytheatreleague.org/show/water-for-elephants/ or call 256-518-6155
Added 11/5/2025
The Whole Backstage
Oklahoma
Date: June 19-28, 2026
Performed at: The Whole Backstage Theatre (1120 Rayburn Ave/Dot Moore Way, Guntersville, AL 35976)
Synopsis: Oklahoma! is a musical set in 1906 Oklahoma Territory, centering on the romance between cowboy Curly McLain and farm girl Laurey Williams. Their love story is complicated by a rival suitor, the menacing farmhand Jud Fry. A comedic subplot follows Ado Annie’s romantic entanglements with her fiancé, Will Parker, and a traveling peddler, Ali Hakim. The musical’s story is driven by these relationships against the backdrop of a community preparing for statehood.
Tickets: Call 256-582-7469
Added 10/21/2025
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