THERE WILL BE NO THEATRE HAPPENINGS ISSUE ON TUESDAY, JULY 29th, AS I WILL BE OUT OF TOWN. I WISH YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY WEEK. I WILL BE BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 5th WITH A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!
- GIVEAWAY WINNER
- PRODUCTIONS
| EVENT | GROUP | LOCATION | DATE |
| Tuck Everlasting the Musical | Lyrique Music Productions | 3401 Holmes Ave. NW, Huntsville, AL | 7/24-7/27 |
| Dungeons & Dragons Comedy Show | Plumb Line Events | Shenanigans Comedy Theatre | 7/24 |
| PHOSPHORESCENT ELMER | Evil Cheez Productions | Shenanigans Comedy Theatre | 7/25-7/26 |
| Peter Pan, Or the Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up | Bank Street Players | Princess Theatre | 7/25-7/27 |
| PHOSPHORESCENT ELMER | Evil Cheez Productions | Carnegie Visual Arts Center | 8/1-8/2 |
| Moonlight Looks Swell On You | College Street Players | Hartselle High School | 8/13 – 8/16 |
- 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… LAWRENCE FINE
Congratulations Lawrence, you won two tickets to the upcoming Evil Cheez Production of PHOSPHORESCENT ELMER being performed at Carnegie Visual Arts Center the weekend of August 1st – 2nd. A representative of Evil Cheez will reach out directly to reserve your seats.
The next giveaway is sponsored by: College Street Players. If you are interested in entering to win, 2 tickets to Moonlight Looks Swell On You, click the link below:
Click here to be entered for your chance to win two tickets to an upcoming production.
PRODUCTIONS:
Lyrique Music Productions
Tuck Everlasting The Musical
Dates:
- 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
Evil Cheez Productions
PHOSPHORESCENT ELMER
Rated PG-13
Dates:
- Friday, July 25th at 7:30 PM
- Saturday, July 26th at 2:30 PM
- Saturday, July 26th at 7:30 PM
Performed at: Shenanigans Comedy Theatre (2650 Leeman Ferry Road SW, Suite A, Huntsville, AL 35801)
Directors: WJR Miller and Tanja Lewis Miller
Synopsis: Elmer McCurdy, the Old West’s most inept outlaw, died in a gunfight with police in 1911. He was laid to rest in Boot Hill in 1977. What happened to Elmer during the 66 intervening years is the stuff of legend (and comprises an incredible TRUE STORY!). But Elmer’s greatest adventure would take place after his interment, when he finds himself transported to an abandoned lunatic asylum populated by ghosts, one of a particularly nasty bent, and one in desperate need─of a hero.
Tickets: Ticket prices: $15. You can get tickets online at: www.huntsvillelaughs.com
Added 07/18/2025
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
Evil Cheez Productions
PHOSPHORESCENT ELMER
Rated PG-13
Dates:
- Friday, August 1st at 7:30 PM
- Saturday, August 2nd at 2:30 PM
- Saturday, August 2nd at 7:30 PM
Performed at: Carnegie Visual Arts Center (207 Church St NE, Decatur, AL)
Directors: WJR Miller and Tanja Lewis Miller
Synopsis: Elmer McCurdy, the Old West’s most inept outlaw, died in a gunfight with police in 1911. He was laid to rest in Boot Hill in 1977. What happened to Elmer during the 66 intervening years is the stuff of legend (and comprises an incredible TRUE STORY!). But Elmer’s greatest adventure would take place after his interment, when he finds himself transported to an abandoned lunatic asylum populated by ghosts, one of a particularly nasty bent, and one in desperate need─of a hero.
Tickets: Ticket prices: $15. You can reserve tickets by calling 256-303-2972.
Added 07/18/2025
College Street Players
Moonlight Looks Swell On You
Dates:
- August 13th @ 7pm (Military Night, Half Price Tickets for current or past Service Men and Women and their families)
- August 14th @ 7pm
- August 15th @ 7pm
- August 16th @ 2pm
- August 16th @ 7pm
Performed at: Hartselle High School (701 Lewellyn Ave., Hartselle, AL 35640)
Synopsis: Moonlight Looks Swell On You is a locally written musical by Michael Denson. “Moonlight” is a romantic comedy set in 1943 that features swing band music and follows the romance of a young bookish newspaper reporter named Audrey and a new Army recruit named Joe. Moonlight is a high energy, patriotic, love story with a roller coaster of emotions, and music that worm it’s way into your brain for years to come.
Tickets: Ticket prices: Adults $18 | Seniors and Students $15.
Added 07/18/2025
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: College Street Players
The College Street Players have donated 2 tickets to their upcoming performance of Moonlight Looks Swell On You. If you would like to enter for your chance to win, simply fill out the entry form using the link below!
HOW TO ENTER: CLICK HERE to submit your giveaway entry form!!!
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.
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 their 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. I plan 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 with Legend Realty – Huntsville 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 clients’ 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 choice.
Nina Soden 