Scott Thompson

Review: THE MUSIC THAT MAKES ME DANCE: THE SONGS OF JULE STYNE at the El Portal
by Harker Jones - May 7, 2026

This marks the second triumph for co-creator-director-choreographer Scott Thompson, following his sensational “One For My Baby” at the same venue last year.

Interview: Scott Thompson of THE MUSIC THAT MAKES ME DANCE at El Portal Theatre
by Melissa Heckscher - Apr 27, 2026

Director and choreographer Scott Thompson talks about bringing Jule Styne’s legendary music to life—and why “The Music That Makes Me Dance” is more than just a concert.

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.

World Premiere of THE MUSIC THAT MAKES ME DANCE Will Come to El Portal Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2026

All Roads Theatre Company will present the World Premiere of THE MUSIC THAT MAKES ME DANCE: THE SONGS OF JULE STYNE. Learn more about the upcoming performance here.

Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 15, 2026

Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.

BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS Gala Benefit For All Roads Theatre Company Set For November
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2025

All Roads Theatre Company has announced its second annual benefit gala, Broadway Showstoppers, starring Michael Feinstein, Joely Fisher, Dermot Mulroney, and John Stamos.

Scott Thompson To Bring THE LAST GLORYHOLE to Kentucky Center In May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2025

Scott Thompson is Buddy Cole in The Last Gloryhole comes to The Kentucky Center—Bomhard Theater on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. The show is an evening of hilarious and incendiary monologues leading to an existential crisis where Buddy discovers that he is a fictional character.

Review: ONE FOR MY BABY at El Portal Theatre
by Harker Jones - Mar 19, 2025

Scott Thompson and Fred Barton plumbed legendary composer Harold Arlen’s catalog to create the dazzling world premiere jukebox musical ONE FOR MY BABY playing now at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood.

Interview: ONE FOR MY BABY Creators Fred Barton And Scott Thompson
by Shari Barrett - Mar 4, 2025

All Roads Theatre Company’s (ARTCO’s) 2025 Season kicks off with the World Premiere musical One For My Baby, which features Broadway stars Lana Gordon and Luba Mason leading a cast of 28 performers, supported by a 12-piece Big Band. I decided to speak with ARTCO’s Fred Barton and Scott Thompson who wrote the musical’s book, with conductor Barton also creating the music arrangements and Thompson directing and choreographing the production.

Review: SCHOOL OF ROCK at Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
by Suzanne Whitaker - Feb 26, 2025

ONE FOR MY BABY Comes to All Roads Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2025

All Roads Theatre Company’s 2025 Season will kick off with the World Premiere musical ONE FOR MY BABY next month. Learn more about the upcoming show and how to get tickets here!

All Roads Theatre Company To Present ONE FOR MY BABY World Premiere And More At El Portal Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2024

All Roads Theatre Company has announced its inaugural season at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood, beginning with the World Premiere Musical ONE FOR MY BABY, with a score by the incomparable Harold Arlen and headlined by Broadway stars LANA GORDON and LUBA MASON.

SF SKETCHFEST Announces Initial Lineup For 2025 Comedy Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2024

SF Sketchfest has announced its 2025 comedy festival lineup featuring Bill Murray, Tim Curry, Kathryn Hahn, and JB Smoove.

Review: DOROTHY'S DICTIONARY at 21ten Theatre
by Krista Garver - Nov 14, 2024

What did our critic think of DOROTHY'S DICTIONARY at 21ten Theatre?

All Roads Theatre Company Will Host Inaugural 'Broadway Showstoppers' Concert
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2024

ALL ROADS THEATRE COMPANY has announcedthe first in an upcoming series of Musical Theatre Concerts featuring Broadway headliners, an ensemble of singers and dancers, and a live 16-piece orchestra.

Interview: Jenna Lea Rosen on Doing Justice to Fanny Brice's Legacy
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Jun 18, 2024

“There was no one else like Fanny Brice!  Since I was a child, I have identified with her in so many ways,” enthuses Jenna Lea Rosen, who makes her MSMT debut and role debut this week in the first regional revival since the Broadway show’s recent closing.

TOM HEARN LIVE: HOW FABULOUS IS THAT? Adds Second Performance at Comedy Bar
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2024

Catch Tom Hearn LIVE one final time before hitting the road in How fabulous is that?! at Comedy Bar. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Inside All Roads Theatre Company's MACK & MABEL in Concert
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2024

All Roads Theatre Company (ARTCO), LA’s new Equity company, premiered its inaugural production, a fully staged and choreographed “in concert” presentation of Mack & Mabel. Check out photos here!

19th Annual Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival Set For Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2024

The Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival has announced a slate of live programming for the 19th Annual Festival taking place March 6-17, 2024 at The Theatre Centre and Comedy Bar Bloor in Toronto.