Interview: Anneliese Vander Pol of THE MUSIC THAT MAKES ME DANCE! @ El PORTAL
by Gavin Glynn - Apr 25, 2026
Beyond her well-known television presence, Anneliese has a distinguished theater pedigree, including her Broadway debut as the final Belle in Beauty and the Beast and her award-winning performances in both productions of the musical 'Evita!' and 'Vanities.' Her versatile experience across film, television soundtracks, and professional stage productions makes her a compelling live performer in Los Angeles. Anneliese took TEN QUESTIONS IN TEN MINUTES with BWLA revealing the trajectory of her career from Broadway to Hollywood!
Interview: Scott Thompson of THE MUSIC THAT MAKES ME DANCE! at El Portal
by Gavin Glynn - Apr 25, 2026
All Roads Theatre Company (ARTCO) will present the World Premiere of the musical revue, THE MUSIC THAT MAKES ME DANCE: THE SONGS OF JULE STYNE.
Created by Scott Thompson and Fred Barton, this production celebrates the legendary work of composer Jule Styne. The show features a cast of Broadway headliners, including Anneliese van der Pol, Nick Adams, Lana Gordon, Angel Reda, Rhett George, and Neil Starkenberg, accompanied by an 11-piece LIVE band!
This production will run for five performances only, from May 1–3, 2026, at the iconic El Portal Theatre in old town North Hollywood.
Gabrielle Ruiz, Rena Strober & More to Star in THE BIG FAT CHRISTMAS SHOW at the El Portal Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2022
Broadway to the Rescue's THE BIG FAT CHRISTMAS SHOW has announced the cast for this year's December 2nd, holiday fundraising extravaganza, at the El Portal Theatre! The list of Broadway performers this year include Carly Hughes, Jason Michael Snow, Clent Bowers, Rhett George, Greg Poland, Gabrielle Ruiz, Rena Strober, and more.
Broadway at the Bourbon Room Returns April 25 With 'cabaretSIXNINE'
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2022
'Broadway at the Bourbon Room' is a celebratory monthly musical cabaret with show-stopping performances by Broadway and LA's best. Broadway at The Bourbon Room preserves the caliber of a Broadway cabaret and injects it into the glamourous LA theatre scene, while providing a performance platform for opportunity and community.
BWW Review: Terron Brooks Sets the Montalban Ablaze With THE SOUL OF BROADWAY
by Don Grigware - Nov 5, 2019
On Sunday November 3, Terron Brooks presented a concert and CD release party for his new album The Soul of Broadway - Impossible Dreams at the Montalban in Hollywood. In my book, the sold out evening proved to be a highlight of the 2019 season. Brooks, known for playing Eddie Kendricks in the Emmy-winning NBC miniseries The Temptations in 1998, has a spectacular singing voice, and as a life coach and inspirational speaker infused the concert with joy and optimism for his audience... which goes far beyond a regular concert event.
Like many entertainers, Brooks rocketed to the top as an actor an
Photo Flash: The Jazzy Cast Of MostlyNEWmusicals: Kevin Ray In Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2019
Feinstein's at Vitello's newest monthly series, mostlyNEWmusicals, continues Monday, 10.7.19 with selections from 2 musicals by acclaimed composer and recording artist Kevin Ray. The cast features Broadway's Rhett George (MEMPHIS, WICKED, SWEET CHARITY) along with Tommy Hobson (“Fresh Beat Band,” Ovation Award winner: AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at La Mirada), Laura Dickinson (“Phineas and Ferb,” 4x Grammy® winner, 3x Emmy® winner), Eric B. Anthony (B'way: THE LION KING, Skylight Theatre: BRONCO BILLY), Gabriela Carrillo (PRINCE OF EGYPT at Tuacahn, AMERICAN MARIACHI at South Coast Rep), Marisa Matthews (EVITA at San Diego Rep, upcoming ROCK OF AGES in Hollywood), Elysa Gomez (Las Vegas: ROCK OF AGES, world premiere: CONGA), Miatta Lebile (CBS Diversity Showcase), Kelley Dorney (NICE WORK at Musical Theater West, GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE at 3D and Tuacahn), and Bella Hicks (national tour: BEEHIVE, AMERICAN IDOT at La Mirada) and Justin Luciano (WEST SIDE STORY at VA Rep).
Terron Brooks' Presents THE SOUL OF BROADWAY At The Montalbán
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 4, 2019
4 Times Entertainment in association with The Montalbán is pleased to announce the World Premiere of The Soul of Broadway - Impossible Dreams starring Terron Brooks with musical direction by Mark Vogel on Sunday, November 3, 2019. This special one-night-only concert experience, produced by 4 Times Entertainment (creators of The Company Men), will bring a fresh perspective to Broadway songsa?"including classic and contemporary favorites a?"as Brooks reinterprets them all. The award-winning Brooks, best known for portraying Eddie Kendricks in NBC's Emmy Award-winning miniseries The Temptations, has starred on Broadway in The Lion King as Simba and Hairspray as Seaweed. Doors will open at 6:00 PM and the performance will begin at 7:00 PM on the Montalbán's main stage (1615 Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028). Tickets range from $15 to $50. For tickets and more on this production, please call the box office at 323-461-6999 or visit https://www.thesoulofbroadway.com.
Join Joely Fisher, Mario Jose And Many Others For THE DIAMOND REVUE - 100 Years of Music
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2019
Please join us June 29th for THE DIAMOND REVUE, a time capsule of story and song featuring Hollywood & Broadway's best and brightest stars! The Diamond Revue is a musical journey through the last 100 years - all to honor Assistance League of Los Angeles' 100-year-legacy of uplifting our community, one child at a time. This is an intimate ONE NIGHT ONLY performance, and it will be a very special evening for all ages!
A LITTLE NEW MUSIC Debuts at The Sorting Room
by Julie Musbach - Jul 11, 2018
A Little New Music will bring its entertaining showcase of emerging musical theatre talents to The Sorting Room's 2018 Summer Sessions at The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, July 19 at 7:00 p.m. A Little New Music's audiences will discover brand new musical theatre songs firsthand before they land on Broadway or beyond.