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EL PORTAL THEATRE

5269 Lankershim Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91601

Upcoming Shows

The Fighting Quaker
Jun 4

The Fighting Quaker is a production celebrating America's 250th Anniversary that tells the story of unsung American hero Timothy Matlack, played by Christopher Hoffmann, as...

Fritz Coleman's Unassisted Residency
Fritz Coleman's Unassisted Residency
Mar 1 – Nov 29, 2026

Los Angeles favorite and Honorary Mayor of Toluca Lake FRITZ COLEMAN takes up a Sunday afternoon residency in the Monroe Forum Theatre here at El...



Review: THE MAGIC FLUTE at LA OPERA


by Andrew Child - June 04, 2026

Suzanne Andrade and Barrie Kosky’s Magic Flute returns to LA Opera with a whimsical fusion of animations by Paul Barritt. The effect of the production is a bit surprising. Yes, as characters are revealed by revolving doors and interact with animations of barking dogs, Mozart’s music takes on a n...

Review: Defying Gravity - An Evening with Stephen Schwartz Flies to the Irvine Barclay


by Michael Quintos - June 04, 2026

It's a very rare treat—particularly all the way here in Orange County, California—to hear Broadway songs and the stories behind them performed directly by the legendary composer himself, even for just a one-night-only event. But that is exactly the gift bestowed upon a rapt audience recently whe...

Review: HELL'S KITCHEN at Hollywood Pantages


by Evan Henerson - June 03, 2026

As substantial as its built-in assets are, the two-time Tony Award winner, musical is lacking in other areas. Book writer Kristoffer Diaz has crafted an exciting leading character, and an even more interesting supporting player. Alas, he has also included a rather perfunctory family triangle that gu...

Review: PRIMARY TRUST at Mark Taper Forum


by Evan Henerson - May 31, 2026

Booth’s deeply sympathetic rendering of a good man navigating a life of crises is 95 minutes of sublimity. And in the role of Kenneth, actor Petey McGee delivers a performance that is as throat lump-inducing as it is uplifting....

Review: ANTIGONE at Antaeus


by Evan Henerson - May 27, 2026

Andy Wolk's production transports Sophokles’s work off the pages of a high school syllabus and directly across the threshold of our comfort zone....

Review: Impeccable World Premiere of HENRY ONG’S final play ASCENT


by Shari Barrett - May 26, 2026

Along with the impeccable acting and Diana Wyenn's brilliant direction, the most striking element of the production is Randy Wong-Westbrooke’s scenic design which features a half-dome representation of a rocket engine....

Review: L.A. Premiere of Héctor Armienta’s ZORRO! by Pacific Opera Project


by Shari Barrett - May 20, 2026

Based on the adventures of Johnston McCully's legendary pulp hero, Armienta infuses his opera with the music and sounds of early-19th century Alta California, including flamenco, corrido, and mariachi, with all performed exquisitely by the 24-member POP Orchestra....

Review: BRIGADOON at Pasadena Playhouse


by Andrew Child - May 18, 2026

Brava to Alexandra Silber for capturing all the heart and humor of Lerner’s original book with her thoughtful new adaptation and brava to Katie Spelman for dreaming up a Brigadoon that is as ebullient and spirited as it is deeply human....

Review: PUCK BUNNIES: A HEATED RIVALRY DRAG MUSICAL PARODY at Dynasty Typewriter


by Andrew Child - May 17, 2026

Puck Bunnies, a musical from the minds of Kyra Brown and Christian Leonard lovingly lampoons the ludicrousness of this love story through heightened impersonations, witty pop culture needle drops, and a boatload of silliness....

Review: South Coast Repertory Presents West Coast Debut of FREMONT AVE.


by Michael Quintos - May 14, 2026

Beautifully acted, engagingly riveting, and populated with impactful characters, Reggie D. White's thoughtfully sprawling and emotionally layered new play—directed by Lili-Anne Brown—delivers an ambitious, deeply affecting examination of generational legacy, Black identity, masculinity, and the ...

Past Shows

The Fighting Quaker
Jun 4

The Fighting Quaker is a production celebrating America's 250th Anniversary that tells the story of unsung American hero Timothy Matlack, played by Christopher Hoffmann, as...

The Music That Makes Me Dance
The Music That Makes Me Dance
May 1 – May 3, 2026

A cast of dynamic, triple-threat performers and the sizzling ARTCO orchestra, in a moving New-York-bound tribute to one of the greatest Broadway composers of all...

Carmen
Mar 4

Carmen will be featured at El Portal Theatre, marking a significant addition to the venue's centennial celebration. As part of a diverse lineup, this production...

Elf the Musical
Mar 4

El Portal Theatre will celebrate Women's History Month with a special screening of A League of Their Own on March 14, 2026, at 4 p.m....

Jesus Christ Superstar
Mar 4

El Portal Theatre will celebrate Women's History Month with a special screening of the 1992 film A League of Their Own on March 14, 2026,...

Legally Blonde: The Musical
Mar 4

El Portal Theatre will showcase a special screening of A League of Their Own on March 14, 2026, as part of its Women’s History Month...

Sweeney Todd
Mar 4

El Portal Theatre will celebrate Women's History Month with special screenings of the film A League of Their Own on March 14, 2026. The event...

Perfect World
Perfect World
Nov 1 – Nov 9, 2025

Who was Barbara Follett… and what really happened to her? Perfect World is a mystery musical set in the 1920s, telling the true story of a child...

Perfect World
Nov 1 – Nov 9, 2025

Perfect World is a new musical that explores the true life of Barbara Follett, a gifted child author who created an imagined utopia called Farksolia...

FULL CIRCLE- A Magical Musical Night 40 Years in the Making
FULL CIRCLE- A Magical Musical Night 40 Years in the Making
May 31

FULL CIRCLE: Brian Seth Hurst returns after 40 years with music, stories, and soul. One night only—May 31 at El Portal. Don’t miss it!

Newsies
Newsies
Jan 23 – Jan 26, 2025

Newsies is a high-energy musical inspired by the 1899 Newsboys’ Strike in New York City.

The 9th Annual Young Entertainer Awards
The 9th Annual Young Entertainer Awards
Jan 18

LOS ANGELES-- The 9th  annual Young Entertainer Awards on Saturday, January 18th,2025The Young Entertainer Awards ceremony will take place at 5pm on Saturday , January...

Young Entertainer Awards
Jan 18

The Young Entertainer Awards will celebrate its 9th annual ceremony on January 18 at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood. Hosted by Chris Loos,...

OY! To The World ~ Christmas With a Twist!
OY! To The World ~ Christmas With a Twist!
Dec 12 – Dec 22, 2024

There’s a rich history of Jewish composers and lyricists, from Irving Berlin to Mel Torme, Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne to Johnny Marks. A lengthy list...

Broadway Showstoppers
Broadway Showstoppers
Nov 16 – Nov 17, 2024

Presenting the first in an upcoming series of Musical Theatre Concerts featuring Broadway headliners, an ensemble of singers and dancers, and a live 16-piece orchestra....

Legally Blonde
Legally Blonde
Jun 21 – Jun 23, 2024

Burbank’s Conundrum Theatre Company is thrilled to paint Los Angeles PINK with the fun, upbeat Legally Blonde: The Musical, performing at the El Portal Theatre...

Broadway to the Rescue: The Big Fat Broadway Show
Broadway to the Rescue: The Big Fat Broadway Show
Feb 23

THE BIG FAT BROADWAY SHOW is BACK!!! Broadway to the Rescue returns in full force featuring a night of Broadway’s brightest and best talents from New...

MACK & MABEL
Feb 16 – Feb 18, 2024
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Holiday Show
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Holiday Show
Nov 25 – Jan 21, 2024

Just in time for the holidays, The Very Hungry Caterpillar and friends are set to make their Los Angeles debut with The Very Hungry Caterpillar Holiday...

The Way It Is...Now
The Way It Is...Now
Nov 4

Dionne Lea captures the quirks and quandaries of today through a curated collection of stories and songs. In a jukebox musical co-produced with Emmy Award...

Broadway to the Rescue: The Big Fact Christmas Show
Broadway to the Rescue: The Big Fact Christmas Show
Dec 2

After a 2 year COVID hiatus, get ready to KICK OFF THIS YEAR’S HOLIDAY SEASON with Broadway to the Rescue as they ensemble for ONE...

Staring Into Nothing
Staring Into Nothing
Oct 7 – Oct 9, 2022

“Staring Into Nothing,” the new musical/rock opera, explores the impact of mass media, social media and the digital information age on the quality of our...

Live, Laugh, Love: A Sondheim Birthday Celebration
Live, Laugh, Love: A Sondheim Birthday Celebration
Mar 22

The loss of Stephen Sondheim late last year ensured that 2022 would be filled with tributes, concerts, and celebrations of his life and work. But...

Hamlet The Rock Musical
Hamlet The Rock Musical
Feb 14 – Feb 23, 2020

David Carver Music presents HAMLET THE ROCK MUSICAL featuring music and lyrics by Cliff Jones and additional music, lyrics and orchestrations by Craig Fair. Award-winner...

Charles: A Bio-Musical on the Life & Songs of Charles Aznavour
Charles: A Bio-Musical on the Life & Songs of Charles Aznavour
Nov 9

Following its buzzworthy debut at The Hotel Caf in Hollywood,Charleswill be performed at the El Portal Theatre mainstage in the heart of the NoHo Arts...

In A Booth At Chasen's
In A Booth At Chasen's
Nov 9 – Nov 25, 2018

IN A BOOTH AT CHASEN'S The Real-Life Hollywood Romance Of Ron and Nancy Reagan November 9 - 25, 2018 Music and Lyrics by Al Kasha...

Cagney The Musical
Cagney The Musical
Oct 5 – Oct 29, 2017

Riki Cane Larimer presentsCAGNEY THE MUSICALAbout Hollywood's  Tough Guy in Tap Shoes Book by Peter ColleyMusic & Lyrics by Robert Creighton and Christopher McGovernChoreographed by...

Ethel Merman's Broadway
Ethel Merman's Broadway
Feb 16 – Feb 27, 2011

She was the Queen of Broadway during its Golden Age! She sang all the great songs, played all the great roles and knew all the...

Ballroom With A Twist
Ballroom With A Twist
Jan 19 – Feb 13, 2011

Conceived and choreographed by EMMY® Award nominated Louis van Amstel, a five-time Dancing With the Stars pro, Ballroom includes an amazing ensemble. This groundbreaking show...

Odyssey: A Twelve Month Revolution
Odyssey: A Twelve Month Revolution
Jan 14

A modern-classical, music and dance performance for the ages! Based on the concept album Odyssey: A Twelve-Month Revolution for piano and violin, Jeremy Weinglass and...

The Music That Makes Me Dance
Nov 30

A cast of dynamic, triple-threat performers and the sizzling ARTCO orchestra, in a moving New-York-bound tribute to one of the greatest Broadway composers of all...

The Music That Makes Me Dance
Nov 30

A cast of dynamic, triple-threat performers and the sizzling ARTCO orchestra, in a moving New-York-bound tribute to one of the greatest Broadway composers of all...

Videos


The Most Happy Fella in Los Angeles The Most Happy Fella
North Coast Repertory Theatre (6/03-6/28)
Melt : The Play in Los Angeles Melt : The Play
The Marilyn Theatre at the Lee Strasberg Institute (6/11-6/13) PHOTOS
A Haunting Revue II in Los Angeles A Haunting Revue II
Impro Theatre (6/06-6/26) PHOTOS
Chameleon - A New Musical in Los Angeles Chameleon - A New Musical
Hudson Theatre - MainStage (6/03-6/07)
In the Blink of an Eye: A Musical Memoir in Los Angeles In the Blink of an Eye: A Musical Memoir
The Pico (6/19-6/21)
MISS MAGNOLIA BEAUMONT GOES TO PROVINCETOWN in Los Angeles MISS MAGNOLIA BEAUMONT GOES TO PROVINCETOWN
Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Davidson/Valentini Theatre (6/17-6/28) PHOTOS VIDEOS
My Life is a Sonnet in Los Angeles My Life is a Sonnet
Broadwater Studio (6/07-6/27)
Mike Blaha: Pivotal Nomad in Los Angeles Mike Blaha: Pivotal Nomad
Broadwater Studio (6/07-6/24)
Hunting the Irish Heiress in Los Angeles Hunting the Irish Heiress
Newport Theatre Arts Center (6/05-6/05) VIDEOS
Jenn Collela: LIVE at the Nikko in Los Angeles Jenn Collela: LIVE at the Nikko
Feinstein's at the Nikko (6/04-6/05) PHOTOS