- GIVEAWAY WINNER
- PRODUCTIONS
| EVENT | GROUP | LOCATION | DATE |
| Next to Normal | Alabama Center for the Arts | Alabama Center for the Arts, Performing Arts Building | July 17th – 20th |
| Tuck Everlasting the Musical | Lyrique Music Productions | 3401 Holmes Ave. NW, Huntsville, AL | 7/18-7/20 and 7/24-7/27 |
| Dungeons & Dragons Comedy Show | Plumb Line Events | Shenanigans Comedy Theatre | 7/24 |
| Open To Suggestions: Improve Comedy Show | Plumb Line Events | Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theatre | 7/19 |
| Peter Pan, Or the Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up | Bank Street Players | Princess Theatre | 7/25-7/27 |
- THEATRE-RELATED EVENTS
| EVENT | GROUP | DETAILS | DATES |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
- SUBMISSION REQUESTS
- MONTHLY GIVEAWAY DETAILS
- A LITTLE ABOUT ME
GIVEAWAY WINNER:
AND THE WINNER IS…
The winner of Lyrique Music Productions’ giveaway for two tickets to Tuck Everlasting The Musical is Amy Adams. A representative from Lyrique Music Productions will contact you shortly to reserve your seats.
PRODUCTIONS:
Alabama Center for the Arts
Next to Normal: A Rock Musical
Dates:
- July 17th at 7:00 PM
- July 18th at 7:00 PM
- July 19th at 7:00 PM
- July 20th at 2:00 PM
Performed at: Alabama Center for the Arts Performing Arts Building, Studio Theatre (133 2nd Ave. NE, Decatur, AL 35601)
Synopsis: Next to Normal, with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt, explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness. Winner of three 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Score and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize, Next to Normal was also chosen as “one of the year’s ten best shows” by critics around the country, including The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone and The New York Times.
- Dad’s an architect; Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal; their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens, appearing to be a typical American family. And yet their lives are anything but normal because the mother has been battling bipolar disorder for 16 years.Next to Normal takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family’s story with love, sympathy and heart.
This deeply moving piece of theatre provides a wonderful opportunity for performers to explore dramatic material and showcase vocal talents with an energetic pop/rock score. Next to Normal is an emotional powerhouse that addresses such issues as grieving a loss, ethics in modern psychiatry, and suburban life and is ideal for community theatres, as well as colleges and regional theatre companies.
“Warning” for content, age appropriateness, etc. –
- As part of its commitment to presenting thought-provoking and socially relevant theatre, this ACA production of Next to Normal contains mature content. The musical addresses sensitive topics including mental illness, grief, trauma, psychiatric treatment, and the impact of these issues on family dynamics. It also includes strong language, references to drug use, and discussions of self-harm and death. This production is intended for mature audiences and is recommended for viewers age 13 and older. We encourage audience members to engage with these topics critically and compassionately. Viewer discretion is advised.
Tickets: Ticket prices: $15, with discounts for Student/Faculty/Staff/Seniors. Order Tickets HERE
Added 07/02/2025
Lyrique Music Productions
Tuck Everlasting The Musical
Dates:
- July 18th
- July 19th
- July 20th
- July 24th
- July 25th
- July 26th
- July 27th
Performed at: 3401 Holmes Ave NW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Synopsis: What would you do if you had all eternity? Eleven-year-old Winnie Foster yearns for a life of adventure beyond her white picket fence, but not until she becomes unexpectedly entwined with the Tuck Family does she get more than she could have imagined. When Winnie learns of the magic behind the Tuck’s unending youth, she must fight to protect their secret from those who would do anything for a chance at eternal life. As her adventure unfolds, Winnie faces an extraordinary choice: return to her life, or continue with the Tucks on their infinite journey.
Tickets: Ticket prices: $25 – $38 Order Tickets HERE
Added 07/03/2025
Plumb Line Events
The Castle Council: A Dungeons & Dragons Comedy Show
Dates:
- Thursday, July 24th at 7 PM
Performed at: Shenanigans Comedy Theatre (2650 Leeman Ferry Road SW, Suite A, Huntsville, AL 35801)
Synopsis: What happens when Parks & Rec and D&D collide?!? Come find out at the Castle Council D&D Comedy Show! Join us for a night of family friendly fantasy adventure where you, the citizens of Hull-A-Baloo, help our Council Members make our city a better place! Our Council Members want to hear directly from you about the city’s most pressing issues and then they (attempt) to solve them before your eyes! This show takes place at Shenanigans Comedy Theatre!
Tickets: Ticket prices: $10. You can get tickets at the door or online at: https://shenanigans.yapsody.com/event/index/848901/The-Castle-Council-5th-Edition-Improv-Comedy-Show
Added 07/03/2025
Plumb Line Events
Open to Suggestions
Dates:
- Saturday, July 19th at 7 PM
Performed at: Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theatre (3312 Long Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805)
Synopsis: Come give us your Suggestions for this fast-paced, interactive, family friendly, improv show!
Open To Suggestions in this 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-paced, interactive, family friendly improv show!
Tickets: Ticket prices: $10. You can get tickets at the door or online at: https://fpcta.ludus.com/index.php
Added 07/03/2025
Bank Street Players
Peter Pan, Or the Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up
Dates:
- Friday, July 25th at 7 PM
- Saturday, July 26th at 7 PM
- Sunday, July 27th at 2 PM
Performed at: Princess Theatre (112 Second Ave. NE, Decatur, AL)
Synopsis: This classic play follows Peter Pan, a mischievous and magical boy who refuses to grow up, as he flies into the nursery of the Darling children—Wendy, John, and Michael—and invites them on an adventure to Neverland.
In Neverland, they encounter the Lost Boys, the Neverlanders, mermaids, a feisty fairy named Tinker Bell, and the villainous pirate Captain Hook, along with his bumbling sidekick Smee.
Come see this classic tale come to life and fly with us to Neverland!
Tickets: Ticket prices: $18 – $20. You can get online at princesstheatre.org under “Upcoming Events”
Added 07/15/2025
THEATRE-RELATED EVENTS:
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SUBMISSIONS:
If you are part of an upcoming theater production or theatre-related event I’d love to help you market it through the THEATRE HAPPENINGS weekly email newsletter. Please submit all theatre productions and theatre-related events through the new online THEATRE HAPPENINGS – SUBMISSION FORM. (Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeFZsqfwGksQPse1V2pwZjK8h_M1LT8QjYRj6Ok3TxFveYlw/viewform?usp=header)
If you know of anyone in the theater world who would be interested in receiving the ‘weekly’ THEATRE HAPPENINGS newsletter, please share this email with them and ask them to subscribe by reaching out to me directly at ninasodenbooks@gmail.com (There will be an online subscription form coming soon!)
Thank you, and I look forward to receiving your submissions.
Nina Soden
GIVEAWAY:
My goal is to do a monthly giveaway… That’s right, I want you all to have a chance to win free things…
CURRENT GIVEAWAY SPONSOR: TBD
If you are a part of one of the above theater productions and would like to donate 2 tickets to one of the performances, please give me a call at 256-520-9640 or email me the details at ninasodenbooks@gmail.com.
HOW TO ENTER: CLICK HERE to submit your giveaway entry form!!!
ABOUT ME:
Some of you already know me, others may not. I’ve been in the Huntsville theater scene off and on for about 20 years now. I’ve acted, directed, and produced productions with several different theater companies and theater is a passion of mine. I am so excited to be able to support all of the local theater companies and organizations by helping to market your productions. If you have questions don’t hesitate to reach out. You can email me at ninasodenbooks@gmail.com or call me at 256-520-9640. My plan is to get this email out weekly, as long as there are submissions to send.
Aside from being a part of the theater community, I am a local Realtor who works with home buyers and sellers. I have a passion for real estate and an enthusiasm for helping others find their dream home. I enjoy connecting with my clients and strive to provide high-quality communication and personalized customer service. As a Realtor, my priority is to provide a 5-star experience and make my clients comfortable and happy. I recognize and value the level of trust my clients place in me. That is why I have a team of professionals working with me. Together, we work hard to exceed our clients’ expectations. We listen to our client’s wants and needs to achieve the best outcome in every transaction, and we make every effort to ensure that the home buying or selling process is fun, easy, and stress-free. Our clients can count on us any time of day when they have a question or concern.
Why do I bring that up? Because, as part of my community-focused initiative for 2025 I am offering to donate a portion of my real estate profits to be given back to local theater organizations to help with production costs, set design, costumes, or anything else that is needed. So, if you have a real estate need and are part of the theater community or enjoy theater as an audience member, give me a call at 256-520-9640. If you decide to work with me for your home purchase or sale, and you let me know you heard about me through THEATRE HAPPENINGS, I will donate a portion of my real estate profits from your transaction to the theater organization of your choosing.
Nina Soden 