- GIVEAWAY WINNER
- PRODUCTIONS
| EVENT | GROUP | LOCATION | DATE |
| Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr. | The Lighthouse Theatre Company | 2155 Section Line Road | 9/11-9/13 |
| Back To The Future: The Musical | Broadway Theatre League of HSV | Von Braun Center Concert Hall | 9/30-10/5 |
| Dino Light (A Glow in the Dark Adventure) | Broadway Theatre League of HSV | Von Braun Center Concert Hall | 10/21 |
| Playstation: The Concert | Broadway Theatre League of HSV | Von Braun Center Concert Hall | 10/23 |
- THEATRE-RELATED EVENTS
| EVENT | GROUP | DETAILS | DATES |
| Audition/Casting Call | Dream Weavers | Audition for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | 8/28 & 8/30 |
| Workshop | Theatre Huntsville | Sewing Workshop Series: Regency Gowns | 9/14 |
| Auditions | Theatre Huntsville | Auditions: Twelfth Night | 9/14 & 9/15 |
| Auditions | Theatre Huntsville | Auditions: A Streetcar Named Desire | 11/16 & 11/17 |
| Auditions | Theatre Huntsville | Auditions: 1776 | 1/10 & 1/11/2026 |
- SUBMISSION REQUESTS
- MONTHLY GIVEAWAY DETAILS
- A LITTLE ABOUT ME
GIVEAWAY WINNER:
AND THE WINNER IS… WHY NOT YOU?
The current giveaway sponsor is Broadway Theatre League. If you would like a chance to win two tickets to the opening night performance of Back To The Future, be sure to click the link below and complete the short entry form.
The next giveaway is also sponsored by Broadway Theatre League. They are donating 2 tickets to PlayStation: The Musical…
Click here to be entered for your chance to win two tickets to an upcoming production.
PRODUCTIONS:
The Lighthouse Theatre Company
Finding Nemo Jr.
Dates: September 11th – 13th
Performed at: 2155 Section Line Road
Synopsis: Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.
Featuring memorable songs such as “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends Not Food,” and “Go With the Flow,” Finding Nemo JR. brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure.
Tickets: Ticket prices: $10. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.
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Broadway Theatre League of Huntsville
Back To The Future: The Musical
Dates:
- September 30 at 7pm
- October 1 at 7pm
- October 2 at 7pm
- October 3 at 7:30pm
- Oct 4 at 1pm & 7:30pm
- Oct 5 at 1pm & 6:30pm
Performed at: Von Braun Center Concert Hall (700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801)
Synopsis: Winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, four WhatsOnStage Awards, including Best New Musical, and the Broadway World Award for Best New Musical, BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical is adapted for the stage by the iconic film’s creators Bob Gale (Back to the Future trilogy) and Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump) and directed by the Tony Award®-winner John Rando with original music by multi-Grammy® winners Alan Silvestri (Avengers: Endgame) and Glen Ballard (Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror”), alongside hit songs from the movie including “The Power of Love,” “Johnny B. Goode,” “Earth Angel,” and “Back in Time.”
When Marty McFly finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the present, escape the past, and send himself… BACK TO THE FUTURE. When BACK TO THE FUTURE hits 88mph, it’ll change musical theatre history forever.
Tickets: Ticket prices: $45 – $105. Tickets can be purchased by calling 256-518-6155 or online: https://broadwaytheatreleague.org/show/back-to-the-future/
Added 08/22/2025
Broadway Theatre League of Huntsville
Dino Light! (A Glow in the Dark Adventure)
Dates: October 21st at 6:30 PM
Performed at: Von Braun Center Concert Hall (700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801)
Synopsis: This glow-in-the-dark adventure is visually stunning and has been praised for its cutting-edge blend of puppetry, technology, and dance by audiences all over the world.
In this original storyline, a famous scientist with magic powers brings a friendly dinosaur to life. When the dinosaur wanders away from home, he discovers a wonderful world of creatures that light up the darkness and help him find the true meaning of love.
DINO LIGHT! was the recipient of the prestigious Jim Henson Foundation Grant and is the first feature-length theatrical production created and performed by creators Ian Carney and Corbin Popp.
Tickets: FREE. Tickets can be reserved starting September 9th at 10 AM here: https://dinolight.brownpapertickets.com/
Added 08/22/2025
Broadway Theatre League of Huntsville
PlayStation: The Concert
Dates: October 23rd at 7:00 PM
Performed at: Von Braun Center Concert Hall (700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801)
Synopsis: Get ready for a truly groundbreaking live music event that blends the awe-inspiring music from PlayStation’s most iconic games with cutting-edge visuals and the latest in production technology. In PLAYSTATION THE CONCERT, a troupe of virtuous soloists will bring the music to life in a way that you have not experienced before. The concert will feature fan-favorite games, including God of War, The Last of Us, Ghost of Tsushima, Horizon, and others.
An innovative multi-screen design, combining advanced LED and projection technologies, will enhance the event and deliver the most iconic moments and imagery from these games. Coupled with surround sound, the show delivers breathtaking visual and audio depth, creating an immersive experience that will allow the audience to relive their gaming adventures like never before. Don’t miss PLAYSTATION THE CONCERT!
Tickets: Ticket Prices: $45 – $95. Tickets can be purchased by calling 256-518-6155 or online: https://broadwaytheatreleague.org/show/playstation-the-concert/
Added 08/22/2025
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THEATRE-RELATED EVENTS:
Dream Weavers Children’s Theatre
Auditions: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Dates:
- August 28th from 6-9PM
- August 30th from 10-12PM
Synopsis: Dream Weavers is casting performers ages 6 years old and up for principal and ensemble roles. Both audition dates are open for all ages! Check out our social media for full details!
Location: Central United Methodist Church (616 Jackson St SE, Decatur, AL 35601)
Added 08/19/2025
Theatre Huntsville
Sewing Workshop Series: Regency Gowns
Dates: September 14th 2:30PM-4:00PM
Location: Theatre Huntsville Scene Shop & Rehearsal Space (500 Plummer Road)
Details: Are you an aspiring seamstress and costumier? Got a sewing machine sitting around and want to build your skills to help with local theater costuming? We’ve got the perfect workshop for you!
Stephanie Hyatt, Theatre Huntsville’s costumer for our Pemberley plays, will teach a 4-week workshop where you will help create costumes for this season’s The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley.
September 14th class focus: Learn about using patterns to create clothing, including working with a master pattern for garment variation for a show. Construct the skirt of a Regency gown.
What to Bring: Sewing Machine (if you have one). If you don’t have a sewing machine, email production@theatrehsv.org to borrow one.
Register for the workshop here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BAAAB2BA0FDCF8-57723253-sewing
Added 08/11/2025
Theatre Huntsville
Auditions: Twelfth Night
Dates: September 14th and 15th at 6pm
Location: Theatre Huntsville Scene Shop & Rehearsal Space (500 Plummer Road)
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Theatre Huntsville
Auditions: A Streetcar Named Desire
Dates: November 16th and 17th at 6pm
Location: Theatre Huntsville Scene Shop & Rehearsal Space (500 Plummer Road)
Synopsis: This powerful American classic by Tennessee Williams explores desire, trauma, and the complexities of human connection. We’re seeking talented local actors to bring these iconic characters to life on stage.
If you’re interested in auditioning for a dramatic play with one of Huntsville’s leading community theatres, join us this November.
Added 08/11/2025
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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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: Broadway Theatre League of Huntsville
Broadway Theatre League has generously donated two tickets to the opening night performance of Back To The Future. The performance date/time is September 30th at 7:00 PM. They are also donating two tickets to PlayStation: The Musical for our next giveaway.
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 atninasodenbooks@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.
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Nina Soden 