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- A LITTLE ABOUT ME
- GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCED
- PRODUCTIONS
| EVENT | GROUP | LOCATION | DATE |
| Belles of Whitechapel | Front Row Theatre Troupe | Main Street Café | 10/29-10/31 |
| Comic Science Improv Halloweenish Hilarity | Comic Science Improv | Shenanigans Comedy Theater | 10/30 |
| Come From Away | IMP | Sandra Moon Performing Arts Center | 11/19-11/22 |
| Black Tie America | The Whole Backstage Theatre | 1120 Rayburn Ave., Guntersville, AL 35976 | 11/11-11/15 |
| Georgiana & Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley | Theatre Huntsville | Von Braun Center Playhouse | 11/13-11/22 |
| The Neil Diamond Musical: A Beautiful Noise | Broadway Theatre League | Von Braun Center Concert Hall | 11/20-11/22 |
| How The Grinch Stole Christmas | Shoals Community Theater | 123 North Seminary St , Florence , AL 35630 | 11/19-11/22 |
| Big Band Swingin’ Christmas | The Whole Backstage Theatre | 1120 Rayburn Ave., Guntersville, AL 35976 | 12/17-12/20/2027 |
| Come From Away | Theatre Huntsville | Von Braun Center Playhouse | 1/22-2/7/2027 |
| The WIZ | Broadway Theatre League | Von Braun Center Concert Hall | 2/9-2/14/27 |
| Smoke on the Mountain | The Whole Backstage Theatre | 1120 Rayburn Ave., Guntersville, AL 35976 | 2/12-2/21/27 |
| Love Rewritten | Front Row Theatre Troupe | Main Street Cafe | 2/25-2/28/27 |
| The Notebook – The Musical | Broadway Theatre League | Von Braun Center Concert Hall | 3/2-3/7/27 |
| Beauty and the Beast | Broadway Theatre League | Von Braun Center Concert Hall | 3/24-3/27/27 |
| Shark Dive | Broadway Theatre League | Von Braun Center Concert Hall | 4/1/2027 |
| Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express | Theatre Huntsville | Von Braun Center Playhouse | 4/2-4/11/2027 |
| Harvey | The Whole Backstage Theatre | 1120 Rayburn Ave., Guntersville, AL 35976 | 4/16-4/25/27 |
| Cheeseburger in a Casket | Front Row Theatre Troupe | Main Street Café | 4/22-4/25 & 4/29-5/1 |
| Hairspray | The Whole Backstage Theatre | 1120 Rayburn Ave., Guntersville, AL 35976 | 6/11-6/20/27 |
| Sister Act: The Musical | Theatre Huntsville | Von Braun Center Playhouse | 6/11-6/27/2027 |
| Kismet | Front Row Theatre Troupe | Main Street Café | 6/24-6/27 & 7/1-7/3 |
| TBD | Front Row Theatre Troupe | Main Street Café | 8/26-8/29 & 9/2-9/4 |
| TBD | Front Row Theatre Troupe | Main Street Café | 10/21-10/24 & 10/28-10/30 |
| TBD | Front Row Theatre Troupe | Main Street Café | 12/1, 12/8, & 12/15 |
- OTHER EVENTS
| DETAILS | GROUP/ETC | LOCATION | DATE |
| Indie Author Enchanted Book Fair | Witches Collegium | Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment Center | 10/31 |
| Great Big Book Festival | HSV Public Library | HSV Public Library | 11/7 |
| PLAYWRIGHTS WANTED | Front Row Theatre Troupe | Madison, AL | Ongoing |
| Audition/Casting Call – Murder on the Orient Express | Theatre Huntsville | TH Scene Shop | 11/15-11/16 |
| Audition/Casting Call – Sister Act | Theatre Huntsville | TH Scene Shop | 1/23-1/24 |
- SUBMISSION REQUESTS
- MONTHLY GIVEAWAY DETAILS
ABOUT ME: The People Who Keep Coming Back
One of the greatest compliments for Front Row Theatre Troupe is seeing familiar faces return for another production. It tells me they enjoyed themselves enough the first time to trust us with another evening.
Real estate referrals mean the same thing to me. When a past client calls again, or sends a friend or family member my way, they’re trusting me with someone important to them.
Repeat audiences and referrals aren’t something you can demand. You earn them by giving people an experience worth coming back to. That’s the standard I want for both of my businesses.
Nina Soden (Associate Broker, The Soden Team of LEGEND REALTY)
ninasodenbooks@gmail.com | 256-520-9640
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AND THE WINNER IS… Glenda Williams (NOTE: I ALREADY SCHEDULED THE WINNER’S EMAIL)
Congratulations, you won two tickets to the Theatre Huntsville production Georgiana & Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley. A representative of Theatre Huntsville will reach out shortly to schedule your tickets.
Check out the upcoming giveaways below. The next winner will be announced on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. It could be you!
UPCOMING GIVEAWAYS:
| Sponsor: Shoals Community Theatre Production: How The Grinch Stole Christmas Ticket Dates: November 19-22, 2026 WINNER ANNOUNCED: November 10, 2026 |
| Sponsor: Theatre Huntsville Production: Come From Away Ticket Dates: January 22 – February 7, 2027 WINNER ANNOUNCED: January 5, 2027 |
| Sponsor: Broadway Theatre League Production: The Wiz Ticket Dates: February 9, 2027 WINNER ANNOUNCED: February 2, 2027 |
| Sponsor: Broadway Theatre League Production: The Notebook Ticket Dates: March 2, 2027 WINNER ANNOUNCED: February 23, 2027 |
| Sponsor: Theatre Huntsville Production: Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express Ticket Dates: April 2 – 11, 2027 WINNER ANNOUNCED: March 23, 2027 |
| Sponsor: Theatre Huntsville Production: Sister Act: The Musical Ticket Dates: June 11 – 27, 2027 WINNER ANNOUNCED: May 25, 2027 |
Click here to be entered for your chance to win two tickets to an upcoming production.
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PRODUCTIONS:
Front Row Theatre Troupe
The Belles of Whitechapel: The Victims of Jack the Ripper Speak
By WJR Miller
Dinner and a Performance
Dates:
- October 29th – 31st, 2026 at 6:00PM
Synopsis: In this powerful and haunting production, the women known to history only as victims are finally given a voice. Through humor, heartbreak, resilience, and humanity, the women of Whitechapel share their stories and challenge the myths surrounding one of history’s most infamous killers.
Cast List:
- Jacquelyn Bernard as Annie Millwood
- Joy Whitt as Martha Tabraum
- Tanja Miller as Polly Nichols
- Stephanie Hyatt as Dark Annie Chapman
- Sharon Firschein as Long Liz Stride
- Stacy Neuberger-von Hoffman as Kate Eddowes
- Alexandria Robinson as Kate Eddowes (October 10/23/2026)
- Valerie Clemons as Sarah Lewis
- Nina Soden as Mary Jane Kelly
Performed at: Main Street Café (101 Main Street, Madison, AL 35758)
Tickets: Dinner Theater | Main Street Cafe
Added 6/23/2026
Available Home
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3 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,966 SQFT
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Call me at 256-520-9640 to schedule a showing.
Comic Science Improv
Comic Science Improv Halloweenish Hilarity
Dates: October 30, 2026 at 7pm
Synopsis: Join Comic Science Improv on the night before Halloween for an evening of kinda Halloweenish hilarity in Huntsville! We’ll do our normal awesome improv games, but we’ll wear really lazy costumes when we do. You give us the suggestions; we act them out in the funniest possible way allowed by law! Come laugh with us… or at us! Improv comedy for all audiences!
Performed at: Shenanigans Comedy Theater (2650 Leeman Ferry Road, Unit A, Huntsville, AL 35805)
Tickets: $10 – https://www.huntsvillelaughs.com or at the door.
Added 10/5/2026
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
HOMES FOR SALE
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148 Clift Farm Drive, Madison, AL 35757 View Listing Here!
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Call me at 256-520-9640 to schedule a showing.
The Whole Backstage Theatre – HOLIDAY FUNDRAISER
Black Tie America
Dates: November 11 – 15, 2026
Synopsis: This coming November, opening on Veterans Day for a five-day run, I will have the privilege of producing and directing an “America 250 Edition” of my choral revue, Black Tie America.
On Independence Day, July 4, 2026, America marked its 250th birthday, the Semi quincentennial of the Declaration of Independence. This production is our opportunity to reflect, remember, and celebrate that milestone through music and storytelling.
A 100-voice choir will raise the roof of the Dot Moore Theatre in a powerful celebration of America’s 250th birthday. Our opening night, on Veterans Day, will be especially meaningful as we honor all who have served, recognizing their dedication and sacrifice, regardless of where or how they served.
Performed at: 1120 Rayburn Ave/Dot Moore Way, Guntersville, AL 35976
Tickets: 256-582-7469 | office@wholebackstage.com
Added 8/21/2026
Theatre Huntsville
Georgiana & Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley
Dates: November 13-22, 2026
Synopsis: Jane Austen fans, rejoice: this witty holiday sequel catches up with the Bennet and Darcy families years after “Pride and Prejudice,” as youngest sister Kitty and shy Georgiana Darcy navigate love, family expectations, and a very eventful Christmas at Pemberley. Sharp dialogue and period charm make it a cozy seasonal delight even if you’ve never read a page of Austen.
Performed at: Von Braun Center Playhouse (700 Monroe Street SW, Huntsville, AL)
Tickets: Adults: $28 | Students, Seniors, Active Military $26
Added 9/8/2026
Broadway Theatre League
The Neil Diamond Musical – A Beautiful Noise
Dates: November 20-22, 2026
Synopsis: Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 120 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like “America,” “Forever in Blue Jeans,” and “Sweet Caroline,” an induction into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, a Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award, and sold-out concerts around the world that made him bigger than Elvis, Neil Diamond’s story was made to shine on Broadway-and head out on the road across America.
Performed at: Von Braun Center Concert Hall (700 Monroe Street SW, Huntsville, AL)
Tickets: BUY TICKETS HERE
Added 9/1/2026
Shoals Community Theatre
How The Grinch Stole Christmas
Date: November 19-22, 2026
Performed at: Shoals Community Theater (123 North Seminary St, Florence, AL 35630)
SYNOPSIS: How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is a classic tale about a bitter, solitary creature who despises Christmas and plans to steal it from the cheerful Whos of Whoville. Disguised as Santa Claus, he steals all presents and decorations, only to realize that Christmas is not about material goods, causing his heart to grow and prompting him to return everything.
Tickets: $12-$15 email info@shoalstheatre.org or call 256-764-1700
Added 4/7/2026
The Whole Backstage Theatre – HOLIDAY FUNDRAISER
Big Band Swingin’ Christmas
Dates: December 17-20, 2026
Synopsis: MORE INFORMATION TO COME
Performed at: 1120 Rayburn Ave/Dot Moore Way, Guntersville, AL 35976
Tickets: 256-582-7469 | office@wholebackstage.com
Added 8/21/2026
HOMES FOR SALE
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Theatre Huntsville
Come From Away
Dates: January 22 – February 7, 2027
Synopsis: Based on the astonishing true story of the small Newfoundland town that welcomed 7,000 stranded travelers when U.S. airspace shut down on 9/11, this Tony-nominated musical turns an unimaginable day into an unforgettable celebration of humanity and hospitality. Told through interwoven true stories and toe-tapping music, it’s a reminder of the good people are capable of in the worst of times.
Performed at: Von Braun Center Playhouse (700 Monroe Street SW, Huntsville, AL)
Tickets: Adults: $32 | Students, Seniors, Active Military $30
Added 9/8/2026
Broadway Theatre League
The WIZ
Dates: February 9-14, 2027
Synopsis: The Tony® Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back.
THE WIZ returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new tour, direct from Broadway.
This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world.
Performed at: Von Braun Center Concert Hall (700 Monroe Street SW, Huntsville, AL)
Tickets: Tickets go on sale Thursday, September 3, 2026
Added 9/1/2026
The Whole Backstage Theatre
Smoke on the Mountain
Dates: February 12-21, 2027
Synopsis: MORE INFORMATION TO COME
Performed at: 1120 Rayburn Ave/Dot Moore Way, Guntersville, AL 35976
Tickets: 256-582-7469 | office@wholebackstage.com
Added 8/21/2026
Front Row Theatre Troupe
Love Rewritten
By Stacy Kingsley and Nina Soden
Dinner and a Performance
Dates: February 25 – 27, 2027 at 6:00 PM & February 28th at 1:00 PM
Synopsis: What happens when opening night arrives, the audience is seated, and the playwright hasn’t even written the play? Complete theatrical chaos!
In this hilarious, heartwarming romantic comedy, a procrastinating playwright unknowingly brings her stories to life as she desperately searches for the perfect love story. From dramatic goodbyes and tragic romances to an unexpected connection over books and coffee, each new idea sends the cast scrambling to keep up. With outrageous improvisation, audience participation, and plenty of laughs, Love Rewritten reminds us that love doesn’t always need a grand, dramatic beginning. Sometimes the best stories begin with the simplest moments.
Performed at: Main Street Café (101 Main Street, Madison, AL 35758)
Tickets: Dinner Theater | Main Street Cafe
Added 10/19/2026
Broadway Theatre League
The Notebook
Dates: March 2-7, 2027
Synopsis: Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, THE NOTEBOOK tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart. “Full of butterfly-inducing highs and beautiful songs” (Entertainment Weekly), THE NOTEBOOK is a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love.
Chris Jones of The Chicago Tribune says THE NOTEBOOK is “absolutely gorgeous, not to be missed,” and The New York Daily News calls it “a love story for the ages.”
THE NOTEBOOK is directed by Michael Greif (Dear Evan Hansen, Next to Normal, RENT) and Schele Williams (The Wiz, Aida), and features music and lyrics by multi-platinum singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, book by Bekah Brunstetter (NBC’s “This Is Us”), and choreography by Katie Spelman.
Performed at: Von Braun Center Concert Hall (700 Monroe Street SW, Huntsville, AL)
Tickets: Tickets will go on sale Thursday, September 17, 2026
Added 9/1/2026
Broadway Theatre League
Beauty and the Beast – The Musical
Dates: March 24-27, 2027
Synopsis: Be Our Guest at BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Disney’s first North American touring production of the beloved musical in over 25 years. This enchanting and timeless tale, filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love, has been brought to life like never before, with spectacular new sets and dazzling costumes. The show boasts the Oscar®-winning and Tony Award®-nominated score, including the classic songs “Be Our Guest” and “Beauty and the Beast.”
Reuniting to create this new production are members of the original Tony Award®-winning artistic team, including composer Alan Menken, lyricist Tim Rice, book writer Linda Woolverton, with direction and choreography by Matt West, scenic design by Stanley A. Meyer, costume design by Ann Hould-Ward and lighting design by Natasha Katz. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is the beloved musical that will fill your heart with joy and Disney magic.
Performed at: Von Braun Center Concert Hall (700 Monroe Street SW, Huntsville, AL)
Tickets: Tickets will go on sale Thursday, October 20, 2026
Added 9/1/2026
Broadway Theatre League
Shark Dive
Dates: April 1, 2027
Synopsis: It’s a shark dive, but not as you know it!
Delve deep to discover what swims beneath the surface.
Come face to face with an array of enchanting sea life that has existed from deep within our prehistoric past to the rich biodiversity that now inhabits the world’s oceans.
Presented as a live poetic documentary, the exquisite puppets of Erth’s Shark Dive will enchant and delight, and challenge you to reconsider our own role in protecting these much maligned magnificent creatures.
You won’t encounter any Hollywood jump scares here: you will be surprised at how beautiful these creatures actually are. Take the risk and have your expectations turned upside down!
Encounter bull sharks, grey nurses and the majestic great white shark in this tantalising underwater experience from one of Australia’s foremost visual theatre companies.
Erth’s Shark Dive was originally commissioned for the Australian Museum, and has been presented at the Australian National Maritime Museum, Sydney Festival and Brisbane Festival before touring the USA.
Erth’s Shark Dive new stage show will debut at the Sydney Opera House in October 2026.
Performed at: Von Braun Center Concert Hall (700 Monroe Street SW, Huntsville, AL)
Tickets: Admission is FREE, but you must make a reservation using Tickets button. Erth’s Shark Dive – Broadway Theatre League
Added 9/1/2026
Theatre Huntsville
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
Dates: April 2-11, 2027
Synopsis: When a snowbound train becomes the scene of a shocking murder, legendary detective Hercule Poirot must unravel a car full of suspects, secrets, and alibis before the killer strikes again. Agatha Christie’s most famous whodunit comes to life on stage with sharp wit, stylish intrigue, and a twist you won’t see coming.
Performed at: Von Braun Center Playhouse (700 Monroe Street SW, Huntsville, AL)
Tickets: Adults: $28 | Students, Seniors, Active Military $26
Added 9/8/2026
The Whole Backstage Theatre
Harvey by Mary Chase
Dates: April 16-25, 2027
Synopsis: Harvey follows Elwood P. Dowd, a polite man whose best friend is an invisible, six-foot-one-and-a-half-inch tall rabbit named Harvey. This “pooka” is a mischievous spirit from Irish folklore. Elwood’s embarrassed sister, Veta, tries to commit him to a sanitarium. After a chaotic mix-up, the doctors accidentally lock Veta up instead of Elwood. The story explores whether Elwood’s gentle delusion is better than the cynical reality of the world.
Performed at: 1120 Rayburn Ave/Dot Moore Way, Guntersville, AL 35976
Tickets: 256-582-7469 | office@wholebackstage.com
Added 8/21/2026
Front Row Theatre Troupe
Cheeseburger in a Casket
By LeeAnn Treece
Dinner and a Performance
Dates: April 22nd – 24th at 6:00 PM, April 25th at 1:00 PM, and April 29th – May 1st at 6:00 PM
Synopsis: A Hilarious Southern Comedy
Bless their hearts… these ladies are just dying for a little gossip!
When three funerals take place at the same time in a small Southern town, Margaret Ann, Sue Ellen, and Euna May simply can’t resist stopping by to “pay their respects.” But between questionable funeral fashions, outrageous family secrets, unusual casket accessories, and a cheeseburger where no cheeseburger should ever be, these well-meaning busybodies turn a solemn occasion into a laugh-out-loud spectacle. Packed with Southern charm, sharp-tongued humor, and enough gossip to wake the dead, Cheeseburger in a Casket proves that in the South, even death can’t stop the drama!
Performed at: Main Street Café (101 Main Street, Madison, AL 35758)
Tickets: Dinner Theater | Main Street Cafe
Added 10/19/2026
The Whole Backstage Theatre
Hairspray
Dates: June 11-20, 2027
Synopsis: Set in 1962 Baltimore, Hairspray follows Tracy Turnblad, an optimistic teenager with big hair and a big heart. She dreams of dancing on the local teenage music program, The Corny Collins Show. After winning a spot on the show, Tracy becomes an overnight celebrity. She uses her newfound fame to launch a campaign to racially integrate the broadcast, challenging the show’s producer and societal norms.
Performed at: 1120 Rayburn Ave/Dot Moore Way, Guntersville, AL 35976
Tickets: 256-582-7469 | office@wholebackstage.com
Added 8/21/2026
Theatre Huntsville
Sister Act: The Musical
Dates: June 11 – 27, 2027
Synopsis: When a disco diva witnesses a crime and gets hidden away in a convent for her own protection, she turns a struggling choir and the whole sisterhood into a soul-powered sensation. Bursting with glitter, gospel, and unstoppable energy, this feel-good musical is a joyful night out for audiences of every background.
Performed at: Von Braun Center Playhouse (700 Monroe Street SW, Huntsville, AL)
Tickets: Adults: $32 | Students, Seniors, Active Military $30
Added 9/8/2026
Front Row Theatre Troupe
Kismet
By Joy Whitt
Dinner and a Performance
Dates: June 24th – 26th at 6:00 PM, June 27th at 1:00 PM, and July 1st – 3rd at 6:00 PM
Synopsis: What if one ordinary evening brought together the people who were always meant to find each other?
In this touching, funny, and heartwarming drama, three seemingly unrelated stories unfold inside a small-town restaurant. A chance reunion stirs memories of a love lost long ago, a young couple discovers that true love requires more than grand gestures, and a family celebration brings unexpected surprises. As laughter, heartbreak, second chances, and long-held secrets intertwine, one extraordinary evening reminds us that life has a way of bringing people together when they least expect it.
Kismet is a beautiful story about love, family, forgiveness, and the mysterious ways fate can change our lives forever.
Performed at: Main Street Café (101 Main Street, Madison, AL 35758)
Tickets: Dinner Theater | Main Street Cafe
Added 10/19/2026
Front Row Theatre Troupe
TBD
By TBD
Dinner and a Performance
Dates: August 26th – 28th at 6:00 PM, August 29th at 1:00 PM, and September 2nd – 4th at 6:00 PM
Synopsis: Details to Come- SAVE THE DATE
Performed at: Main Street Café (101 Main Street, Madison, AL 35758)
Tickets: Dinner Theater | Main Street Cafe
Added 10/19/2026
Front Row Theatre Troupe
TBD
By TBD
Dinner and a Performance
Dates: October 21st – 23rd at 6:00 PM, October 24th at 1:00 PM, and October 28th – 30th at 6:00 PM
Synopsis: Details to Come- SAVE THE DATE
Performed at: Main Street Café (101 Main Street, Madison, AL 35758)
Tickets: Dinner Theater | Main Street Cafe
Added 10/19/2026
Front Row Theatre Troupe
TBD
By TBD
Dinner and a Performance
Dates: December 1st, December 8th, and December 15th at 6:00 PM
Synopsis: Holiday Show Details to Come- SAVE THE DATE
Performed at: Main Street Café (101 Main Street, Madison, AL 35758)
Tickets: Dinner Theater | Main Street Cafe
Added 10/19/2026
OTHER EVENTS:
Witches Collegium
INDIE AUTHOR ENCHANTED BOOK FAIR
The 5th annual Witches Collegium™ Indie Author Enchanted Book Fair (also called the Enchanted Author Market) is a spooky literary event taking place on Halloween day. [1, 2]
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (or extending up to 5:00 PM depending on the space)
- Location: The large connector space on the first floor of Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment in Huntsville, Alabama
- Cost: Free for attendees to explore
What to Expect
This specialized fair is being hosted in conjunction with the broader Witches Collegium weekend festival sponsored by Sparkle Studios. While the full festival features a 47-studio scavenger hunt, free classes, a costume Witch’s Walk, and door prizes, the Enchanted Author Market specifically acts as an immersive destination for readers who love darker, mystical tales.
You will have the opportunity to meet local independent authors and purchase books directly across spooky, magical genres including:
- Fantasy & Romantasy
- Dark Fantasy & Gothic Fiction
- Horror & Thrillers
- Paranormal Romance
- Pagan-inspired Fiction & Folklore
Huntsville Public Library
The Great Big Book Festival
Celebrate a full day of reading, writing, and connection at the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library! We’re thrilled to present the inaugural Great Big Book Festival on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Downtown Huntsville Public Library. This exciting new all-day event brings together authors, book lovers, and anyone who enjoys all things literary. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover new stories, meet fellow readers, and connect at Your Library.
The GBBF features a robust lineup of free programming, including an author panel, book signings, and a selection of bookish vendors. Be sure to join us for our ticketed keynote event with best-selling author Ariel Lawhon, discussing her acclaimed novel The Pirate Queen, at 12:30 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.
For more information, please email GBBF@hmcpl.org
Front Row Theatre Troupe
CALLING ALL PLAYWRIGHTS – CALL FOR ORIGINAL ONE-ACT PLAYS
We’re seeking original one-act plays (45–60 minutes) for our upcoming season.
We are looking for:
- • Original, unpublished works
- • No more than 6 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 up to 36 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.
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)
Theatre Huntsville
Auditions – Murder on the Orient Express
Dates: November 15-16, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Synopsis: Theatre Huntsville invites you to audition for Murder on the Orient Express, Ken Ludwig’s clever and thrilling stage adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic.
Location: Theatre Huntsville Scene Shop and Rehearsal Space (500 Plummer Road Huntsville, al 35806)
Added 8/5/2026
Theatre Huntsville
AUDITIONS: Sister Act: The Musical
Dates: January 23-24, 2027 at 1PM
Synopsis: Ready to raise the roof? Sister Act: The Musical is coming to Theatre Huntsville, and we’re looking for talented, enthusiastic performers to help bring this joyful, high-energy musical comedy to the stage.
Whether you’re a seasoned performer or ready to make your community theatre debut, we want to see what you’ve got.
Come audition, bring your personality, your voice, and maybe a little divine intervention and let’s make some musical magic!
Location: TH Scene Shop & Rehearsal Space (500 Plummer Road)
Added 9/8/2026
SUBMISSIONS:
If you are part of an upcoming theater production, theatre-related event, arts-related event, or just something exciting in and around the North Alabama area, I’d love to help you market it through the THEATRE HAPPENINGS weekly email newsletter. Please submit all event details through the new online THEATRE HAPPENINGS – SUBMISSION FORM. (Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeFZsqfwGksQPse1V2pwZjK8h_M1LT8QjYRj6Ok3TxFveYlw/viewform?usp=header)
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Thank you,
Nina Soden | 256-520-9640
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