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ABOUT ME:

The Show That Almost Didn’t Happen

A week before opening, our lead actor dropped out. We thought about canceling — but the understudy stepped up, and the show became one of our best ever.

In real estate, I’ve seen the same thing — when one plan falls through, the right one always finds a way. The home that was “meant to be” usually shows up right after the one that wasn’t. You just have to stay ready for your cue.

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📧 ninasodenbooks@gmail.com  | 📞 256-520-9640

GIVEAWAY WINNER:

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You’ve won two tickets to Theatre Huntsville’s performance of A Streetcar Named Desire. A representative of Theatre Huntsville will be in touch with you shortly to reserve your seats.

Check out the upcoming giveaways below. The next winner will be announced on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. It could be you!

UPCOMING GIVEAWAYS:

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PRODUCTIONS:

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

Theatre Huntsville

A Streetcar Named Desire

Dates:

• March 27^th at 7:30 pm
• March 28^th at 7:30 pm
• March 29^th at 2:00 pm
• April 2^nd at 7:30 pm
• April 3^rd at 7:30 pm
• April 4^th at 2:00 pm
• April 4^th at 7:30 pm
• April 5^th at 2:00 pm

Synopsis: Passion, power, and madness collide in Tennessee Williams’ masterpiece, A Streetcar Named Desire. When the fragile and elegant Blanche DuBois arrives in New Orleans to stay with her sister Stella, she clashes with Stella’s brutish husband, Stanley Kowalski, in a battle of secrets, survival, and shattered illusions.

Performed at: Von Braun Center Playhouse (700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801)

Tickets: Adults $28 | Students, Seniors, Active Military $26 – https://www.theatrehsv.org/buy-tickets             

Added 3/2/2026         

Huntsville Symphony Orchestra

Dreams in Flight

Date: Saturday, April 11^th 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    

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Bob Jones High School Patriot Players

42^nd Street

Date: April 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th @ 7PM  & April 18th, 25th @ 2PM & 7PM

Performed at: Bob Jones High School Auditorium

Synopsis: Set in the Great Depression-era New York City, 42nd Street is a musical in the golden-age style that follows the “American Dream” journey of Peggy Sawyer, a talented but naive young dancer from Allentown, Pennsylvania. After she arrives in the city, Peggy lands a spot in the chorus of a new Broadway production called “Pretty Lady,” directed by the legendary Jullian Marsh. The show’s future is thrown into jeopardy when the temperamental leading lady, Dorothy Brock, breaks her ankle just before opening night. In a desperate move to save the production, Peggy is plucked from the ensemble and given exactly 36 hours to learn the lead role in “Pretty Lady.” She eventually becomes an overnight sensation.

Tickets: Student $12  Adults – $20  Military – $18

Added 3/10/2026 

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

Front Row Theatre Troupe

Linguini, Loneliness, and Love (Dinner and a show!)

Date: April 23-26, 2026

Performed at: Main Street Café (101 Main St, Madison, AL 35758)

Synopsis: Linguini, Loneliness, and Love is a comedic yet heartfelt play set in the closing hours of a small restaurant in Huntsville, Alabama. As the staff winds down after a long shift, three restaurant workers—an overworked waitress, a quietly devoted dishwasher, and a chef drowning her regrets in vodka—find themselves reflecting on life, dreams, lost opportunities, and unexpected connections.

With two mischievous commentators observing and riffing on the action from the sidelines, the evening unfolds through stories of rude customers, broken hearts, abandoned ambitions, and the fragile hope that love and purpose might still be waiting somewhere beyond the dining room doors.

Tickets: DETAILS TO COME

Added 3/25/2026

Valley Consort

Give Me Justice

Dates:

April 24^th & 25^th 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 125^th 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 2^nd 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

Theatre Huntsville

1776 – The Musical

Dates:

• June 12th at 7:30 pm
• June 13th at 7:30 pm
• June 14th at 2:00 pm
• June 18th at 7:30 pm
• June 19th at 7:30 pm
• June 20th at 2:00 pm
• June 20th at 7:30 pm
• June 21st at 2:00 pm
• June 26th at 7:30 pm
• June 27th at 7:30 pm
• June 28th at 2:00 pm

Synopsis: This Tony Award-winning musical brings history to life with sharp wit, stirring songs, and a behind-the-scenes look at the passionate (and often chaotic) debates that led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson battle deadlines, doubts, and each other in a race to forge a nation—proving that revolution is anything but easy. Don’t miss this electrifying blend of history and musical theatre!

Performed at: Von Braun Center Playhouse (700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801)

Tickets: Adults $32 | Students, Seniors, Active Military $30 – https://www.theatrehsv.org/buy-tickets             

Added 3/2/2026      

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

The Whole Backstage

Anastasia the Musical

Date: June 18-20, 2026

Performed at: Hartselle High School Auditorium

Synopsis: From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, creators of such Broadway classics as Ragtime and Once On This Island, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing con man and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love and family.

Added 10/21/2025

Independent Musical Productions, Inc. (IMP)

Prince of Egypt The Musical

Dates:

• Thursday, July 16th at 7:30 PM
• Friday, July 17th at 7:30 PM
• Saturday, July 18th at 2:00 PM
• Saturday, July 18th at 7:30 PM
• Sunday, July 19th at 2:00 PM

Performed at: Mainstage Theatre at Lee High School (2500 Meridian St. N, Huntsville, AL 35811)

SUMMARY: The Prince of Egypt is a sweeping epic of a musical with music and lyrics by Grammy and Oscar winner Stephen Schwartz, a book by Philip LaZebnik, and 10 new songs written by Schwartz, together with five of his songs from the DreamWorks Animation film. The show also features Schwartz’s Academy Award-winning song, “When You Believe.”

Journey through the wonders of Ancient Egypt as Ramses and Moses, two young men raised together as brothers in a kingdom of privilege, find themselves suddenly divided by a secret past. One must rule as Pharaoh, the other must rise up and free his true people; both face a destiny that will change history forever.

Tickets: TBD 

Or you can buy tickets online: https://imphuntsville.ludus.com/index.php

Added 2/18/2026

Independent Musical Productions, Inc. (IMP)

Dear Evan Hansen

Dates:

• Friday, October 16th at 7:30 PM
• Saturday, October 17th at 2:00 PM
• Saturday, October 17th at 7:30 PM
• Sunday, October 18th at 2:00 PM

Performed at: Sandra Moon Performing Arts Center (7901 Bailey Cove Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35802)

SUMMARY: Featuring a Tony Award-winning book by Steven Levenson (Fosse/Verdon), and a score by Grammy®, Tony®, Emmy® and Academy Award® winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (The Greatest Showman, La La Land, Dogfight, James and the Giant Peach), Dear Evan Hansen is a new classic, with a message that has resonated with audiences around the world: “You Will Be Found.” 

Seventeen-year-old Evan Hansen has felt invisible his entire life. But when a tragedy shocks his community and thrusts him into the center of a rapidly evolving controversy, Evan is given the opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to be somebody else. As his web of well-intentioned lies begins to unravel, though, Evan is forced to confront the fact that the price of belonging may be far steeper than he bargained for.

The show opened at the Music Box Theatre to rave reviews and struck an emotional chord with critics and audiences alike. It went on to win six 2017 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, the Drama League Award for Outstanding Musical Production, two Obie Awards, a Drama Desk Award, two Outer Critics Circle Awards and two Helen Hayes Awards.

Tickets: TBD 

Or you can buy tickets online: https://imphuntsville.ludus.com/index.php

Added 2/18/2026

Independent Musical Productions, Inc. (IMP)

Come From Away

Dates:

• Thursday, November 19th at 7:30 PM
• Friday, November 20th at 7:30 PM
• Saturday, November 21st at 2:00 PM
• Saturday, November 21stat 7:30 PM
• Sunday, November 22nd at 2:00 PM

Performed at: Sandra Moon Performing Arts Center (7901 Bailey Cove Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35802)

SUMMARY: Come From Away is a critically acclaimed musical featuring a culturally relevant script accompanied by a deeply moving score by Irene Sankoff and David Hein. The show has earned global success with 37 award nominations, 13 of which resulted in wins, most notably Best New Musical at the 2019 Olivier Awards and Outstanding Musical at the 2017 Drama Desk Awards. The show’s global presence resonates across all audiences as an uplifting reminder of humanity’s ability to come together, no matter what the circumstances.

Come From Away is based on the true story of the time when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, played host to the world. What started as an average day in a small town turned into an international sleepover, when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from around the globe, were diverted to Gander’s airstrip on September 11, 2001. Undaunted by culture clashes and language barriers, the people of Gander cheered the stranded travelers with music, an open bar and the recognition that we’re all part of a global family.

Come From Away gives theatres the opportunity to contribute to its worldwide impact by spreading the show’s message of kindness, unity, and resilience with their communities. With a flexible cast size and possibilities for technical creativity, Come From Away is guaranteed to be a show for audiences to remember.

Tickets: TBD 

Or you can buy tickets online: https://imphuntsville.ludus.com/index.php

Added 2/18/2026

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OTHER THEATRE-RELATED EVENTS / ARTS-RELATED INFORMATION:

CALLING ALL PLAYWRIGHTS

CALL FOR ORIGINAL ONE-ACT PLAYS

A new intimate theatre experience is launching soon, in Madison, Alabama — and we’re seeking original one-act plays (45–60 minutes) for our upcoming season.

We are looking for:

• Original, unpublished works

• 3–7 characters

• Minimal set requirements

• Modern-day costuming

• Limited props

• Comedy, dark comedy, drama, or mystery

• Optional light audience interaction

Our productions will take place in an intimate dinner theatre setting with 40–50 guests per performance. We’re especially interested in scripts that lean into strong dialogue, compelling characters, and storytelling that thrives in close proximity.

Selected works will receive a fully staged production before a live audience and promotion through our marketing efforts.

This is a collaborative, community-based theatre initiative in its launch phase. While we are not currently offering compensation, our goal is to grow into a sustainable model that supports artists as we build.

If you’re a local playwright who would love to see your story come to life in an immersive setting, we would love to read your work.

To submit: Email your contact information, a brief synopsis, character breakdown, and a completed script OR 10–15 page sample to: NinaSodenBooks@gmail.com

Subject line: PLAY SUBMISSION – (PLAY NAME)

Let’s build something bold, intimate, and unforgettable — right here in our community.

College Street Players

Auditions – Anastasia the Musical

Date:

• Thursday, March 19th – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Dance Call – 8:30 PM)
• Friday, March 20th – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Dance Call – 8:30 PM)
• Saturday, March 21st  – 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Dance Call – 11:30 AM)
• Saturday, March 21st  – 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Dance Call – 3:30 PM)
• Call Backs (if needed) – Sunday – March 22nd  – 1:00PM – 5:00 PM

Audition Location: Hartselle Junior High School Music Room, 904 Sparkman Street, Hartselle, AL 35640

Audition Materials:

Prepare a 32-bar cut and one-minute dramatic monologue. Speaker will be provided for tracks. Everyone must attend one of the dance calls. Cold reads will be required at the audition.  It is highly encouraged that you prepare a song that represents the style of the show.

Video auditions are allowed and must be turned in by March 18th. Please e-mail your audition materials to the director: Jenny Faulk, faulkjp@gmail.com

Casting will primarily be 9th Grade through Adult -there will be limited roles for children age 10-13.  Please see our website for character descriptions for recommended ages.

Rehearsals will begin April 14th  and will be Monday, Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6pm – 9 pm & Saturdays from 9am – 4pm

Added 3/2/2026

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Thank you, and I look forward to receiving your submissions. 

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WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR THE NEXT TICKET GIVEAWAY… If you are a part of an upcoming theater production or theatre/arts event and would like to donate 2 tickets, please give me a call at 256-520-9640 or email me the details at  ninasodenbooks@gmail.com.

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ABOUT ME:

Coffee, Costumes, and Community

Some of my favorite theatre memories come from mornings spent painting sets or sorting costumes with coffee and laughter nearby. That sense of community — of shared purpose — is what makes theatre magical.

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GIVEAWAY WINNER:

AND THE WINNER IS… Why Not You?

Check out the upcoming giveaways below. The next winner will be announced on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. It could be you!

UPCOMING GIVEAWAYS:

Click here to be entered for your chance to win two tickets to an upcoming production.

PRODUCTIONS:

LEVITY LIVE

Cactus Tate

Date: Friday – Saturday, January 9-10

Performed at: Levity Live (2012 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, AL 35801)

Tickets: (Huntsville Levity Live)

Added 12/23/2025

Broadway Theatre League

Hadestown

Dates:

• January 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM
• January 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM
• January 10, 2026 at 7:30PM
• January 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM
• January 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Performed at: Mark C. Smith Concert Hall (700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801)

Synopsis: HADESTOWN

COME SEE HOW THE WORLD COULD BE.

Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new show from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and original director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) is a love story for today… and always.

HADESTOWN intertwines two mythic tales — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — as it invites you on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Mitchell’s beguiling melodies and Chavkin’s poetic imagination pit industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love. Performed by a vibrant ensemble of actors, dancers and singers, HADESTOWN is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go.

REASONS TO SEE IT

Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album.

From celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and original director Rachel Chavkin.

Haunting and hopeful, a love story for the ages.

An unforgettable story and score, beautifully staged and performed.

Run Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Includes Intermission

Age recommendation: Recommended for ages 8+

Tickets: $45-$95 (https://broadwaytheatreleague.org/show/hadestown/ or call 256-518-6155)

Added 11/5/2025

LEVITY LIVE

Hot Fudge

Date: Thursday, January 15^th at 7:00 PM

Performed at: Levity Live (2012 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, AL 35801)

Tickets: (Huntsville Levity Live)

Added 12/23/2025

LEVITY LIVE

Felipe Esparza: At My Leisure World Tour

Date: Friday – Saturday, January 16-17

Performed at: Levity Live (2012 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, AL 35801)

Tickets: (Huntsville Levity Live)

Added 12/23/2025

LEVITY LIVE

Danae Hays

Date: Friday – Saturday, January 23-24

Performed at: Levity Live (2012 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, AL 35801)

Tickets: (Huntsville Levity Live)

Added 12/23/2025

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

The Whole Backstage

9 To 5 The Musical

Dates:

• February 13^th at 7:00 PM
• February 14^th at 7:00 PM
• February 15^th at 2:00 PM
• February 15^th at 7:00 PM
• February 20^th at 7:00 PM
• February 21^st at 7:00 PM
• February 22^nd 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

Added 10/21/2025

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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 21^st 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 7^th 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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THEATRE-RELATED EVENTS:

Theatre Huntsville

Auditions: 1776

Dates: January 10th and 11th at 6pm

Location: Theatre Huntsville Scene Shop & Rehearsal Space (500 Plummer Road)

Synopsis: Theatre Huntsville is holding open auditions for the Tony Award-winning musical 1776 on January 10–11, 2026.

This revolutionary musical brings the founding fathers to life with powerful songs, sharp dialogue, and a fresh perspective on American history.

We’re looking for local singers, actors, and performers of all backgrounds to join our cast.

If you’re interested in auditioning for a musical in Huntsville, Alabama, don’t miss your chance to be part of this bold and timely production with one of the city’s premier community theatres.

Added 08/11/2025

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