- Upcoming Productions
| EVENT | GROUP | LOCATION | DATE | |
| X | The Play That Goes Wrong | The Whole Backstage Theatre | The Whole Backstage Theatre | April 25th-May 4th |
| X | Open to Suggestions Improve Comedy | Fantasy Playhouse | Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theatre & Academy | May 24th |
| X | The Prayer Vigil for Josie Malone | New Life Dramatics | Trinity United Methodist Church | May 2nd-3rd |
| X | To Kill a Mockingbird | Bank Street Players | The Princess Theatre | May 2nd-4th |
| X | A Wrinkle In Time | Fantasy Playhouse | Von Braun Center | May 9th-11th |
| X | Something Rotten! The Musical | Theatre Huntsville | Von Braun Center | June 13th – 29th |
- Theatre-Related Events
| EVENT | GROUP | DETAILS | DATES | |
| x | Work Days | Theatre Huntsville | Scene Shop & Rehearsal Space Clean-up | May 1st and 2nd |
| x | Peter Pan Auditions | Bank Street Players | Audition/Casting Call | May 9th-10th |
- Submission Requests
- Monthly Giveaway Details
- A Little About Me
Fantasy Playhouse
The Play That Goes Wrong, by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields
Dates/Times:
- April 25th – May 4th
Performed at: The Whole Backstage Theatre, 1120 Rayburn Avenue/Dot Moore Way, Guntersville, AL 35976
Synopsis:The story follows a performance of a murder mystery, where the ill-fated theatre company encounters numerous mishaps
Tickets: Tickets can be purchased at Tix – Ticket Sales
Added 03/29/2025
Fantasy Playhouse
Open to Suggestions Improv Comedy
Dates/Times:
- Saturday, May 24th at 7pm
Performed at: Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater & Academy, 2213 Long Ave. SW, Huntsville, ALL
Synopsis: Come give us your Suggestions for this fast-paced, interactive, family-friendly, improv show!
Open to Suggestions 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: Tickets can be purchased at Ticket Information — Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater & Academy
Added 03/27/2025
New Life Dramatics
The Prayer Vigil for Josie Malone
Dates/Times:
- Friday, May 2 at 7pm
- Saturday, May 3 at 7pm
Performed at: Trinity United Methodist Church, Wesley Hall, 607 Airport Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35802
Synopsis: At the most tender of ages, Josie Malone endures a terrible car accident and the death of her parents. Tossed into the foster care system and enduring the lasting scars of the accident, she forges through to effect change through the power of prayer. But as time and the brutality of life chip away at her endurance and hope, Josie struggles to keep on going. With the unseen battle between light and darkness waging war around her, Josie’s hope was sparked in the most unlikely places.
Journey through Josie Malone’s life as her story reaches into the deepest part of every human, opening us up to the effectual power that changes one life at a time.
This is an original play by a local artist.
Tickets: $12/Adults & $8/Child (Age Recommendation 8-12) can be purchased at www.newlifedramatics.com
Added 03/27/2025
Bank Street Players
To Kill a Mockingbird
Dates/Times:
- Friday, May 2 at 7pm
- Saturday, May 3 at 7pm
- Sunday, May 4th at 2pm
Performed at: The Princess Theatre, 112 Second Ave. NE, Decatur, AL 35601
Synopsis: Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, To Kill a Mockingbird opens in a sleepy Alabama town in the midst of the Great Depression, where Scout and her brother, Jem, live with their widowed father, Atticus Finch. Reminiscent of a bygone era, the play immerses us in a simpler time as the children play outside in the summer, act out stories and muse about their mysterious neighbor, Boo Radley. The facade of the seemingly peaceful town begins to crack when a young black man is accused of a terrible crime. Driven by an unshakeable moral conviction, local lawyer Atticus defends the man in a trial that sends violent waves through the community. Timeless and lingering, this hard-hitting work explores prejudice, compassion and the courage to do what is right.
This is the revised adaption by Christopher Sergel.
Tickets: $18-$20 For tickets, visit princesstheatre.org and click Upcoming Events or you can click on this direct link: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36147/production/1234069
Added 04/14/2025
Fantasy Playhouse
A Wrinkle in Time, by Madeline L’Engle | Adapted By James Sie
Dates:
- Fri, May 9th at 7pm
- Sat, May 10th at 1pm
- Sat, May 10th at 6pm
- Sun, May 11th at 1pm
- Sun, May 11th at 6pm
Performed at: Von Braun Center Playhouse, 700 Monroe Street NW, Huntsville, AL
Synopsis: 13-year-old Meg Murry struggles to adjust to school and home life after her father, a renowned scientist, mysteriously disappears. But when she and her brother are visited by three ethereal creatures – Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which – who claim to know where their father is, they must join forces to rescue him. Walk through the vortex of this fantastical adventure traveling through time and space as Fantasy Playhouse presents the popular kids sci-fi novel by Madeleine L’Engle live on stage.
Tickets: Tickets can be purchased at Ticket Information — Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater & Academy
Added 03/29/2025
Theatre Huntsville
Something Rotten! The Musical
Dates:
- June 13th – 29th
Performed at: Von Braun Center Playhouse, 700 Monroe Street NW, Huntsville, AL
Synopsis: A riotous romp filled with catchy songs, outrageous dance numbers, and non-stop humor that pokes fun at everything from Shakespeare to Broadway itself. With its clever script, unforgettable characters, and a score that’s as infectious as it is entertaining, Something Rotten! is a joyous celebration of theater that will leave you grinning from ear to ear.
Tickets: Tickets can be purchased HERE!
Added 04/21/2025
Theatre Huntsville
Work Days
Synopsis: Join us for set building and painting for Something Rotten! Come for as long as you have – you don’t need to stay the whole time. We love help for any amount of time!
Where: TH Scene Shop & Rehearsal Space (500 Plummer Road)
When:
- Thursday, May 1st from 4-7 PM
- Friday, May 2nd from 4-7 PM
Added 4/28/2025
Bank Street Players
Peter Pan Auditions
Synopsis: Join us for auditions for “Peter Pan, or the Boy Who Would Not Grow Up” by J.M. Barrie, adapted by John Caird and Trevor Nunn. This is the beloved story of Peter, Wendy, Michael, John, Captain Hook, Smee, the lost boys, pirates, mermaids and, of course, Tinker Bell, in their adventures in Never Land. We will be casting adults and children ages 8+ in this non-musical version of Peter Pan. Be prepared for cold readings of the script and dress comfortably to do some light movement/choreography during auditions. We can’t wait to see you there!
The show will be directed by Robyn Mitchell and performed at the Princess Theatre July 25-27.
Where: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 801 Jackson Street, Decatur, AL 35601
(Please use the Fellowship Hall door located in the back of the building.)
When:
- Friday, May 9th at 6pm
- Saturday, May 10th at 9am
Added 4/14/2025
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://forms.gle/ACApGfhJs6TWiLro6)
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Thank you, and I look forward to receiving your submissions.
Nina Soden
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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.
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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.
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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.
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