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El Portal Theatre

5269 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601

Upcoming Shows

Crone Creed

Sep 30 – Oct 17, 2026

Crone Creed is a mythic drama spanning centuries, written by John Epstein, Casey Morgan, and T. Theresa Scarano. The story follows Vita, a young woman whose life is shattered by religious violence and betrayal in medieval Europe, who is reborn in the late 1800s American frontier...

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 Portal! Fritz'z live comedy show for "boomers," covers topics from Zoom school to retirement to becoming vegan to pharmaceuticals to...

Review: COME FROM AWAY at Ovation Theatre

Review: COME FROM AWAY at Ovation Theatre

by Edmund Whelan · August 22, 2026

Amid the heat and haze of Bakersfield emerges a spine-shivering show of human connection, compassion, and camaraderie. One of the first community theatre productions of Come From Away brings out the best of humanity (and Bakersfield) on stage.…

Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Hudson Backstage Theatre

Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Hudson Backstage Theatre

by Melissa Heckscher · August 22, 2026

With a powerhouse cast and a Pulitzer Prize-winning story about how mental illness shapes a family, Hudson Backstage's production of NEXT TO NORMAL was every bit as moving as its source material.…

Review: HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING at Broadwater Black Box

Review: HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING at Broadwater Black Box

by Harker Jones · August 18, 2026

Political and politically motivated, this quintet of characters offers a blistering two-hour presentation on how extremist religious views can warp minds, even that of intellectuals. It’s a smart, timely, and timeless script that is both illuminating and alarming.…

Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Old Globe Theatre - San Diego

Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Old Globe Theatre - San Diego

by Evan Henerson · August 17, 2026

The world of Barry Edelstein’s high octane spin on MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at the Old Globe Theater is much of a much, containing much of just about everything...Of Shakespeare’s comedies, Edelstein’s cast, crew and musicians have worked awfully hard to make this merry.…

Review: Immersive Rock Opera DRACULA THE MUSICAL at Nocturne Theatre

Review: Immersive Rock Opera DRACULA THE MUSICAL at Nocturne Theatre

by Shari Barrett · August 12, 2026

Based on characters in Bram Stoker's novel, Dracula: The Musical, with a score by Frank Wildhorn and lyrics/book by Christopher Hampton and Don Black, will no doubt attract fans of the genre and its well-known characters to see Justin Meyers bring his terrifyingly horrific yet totally mesmerizing im…

Review: THE PEOPLE OF POMPEII at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum

Review: THE PEOPLE OF POMPEII at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum

by Evan Henerson · August 7, 2026

Like the playwright, several of these company members are themselves proud Topangans. Performing as they are in the center of town, in quite literally the House that Geer Built, you’ve got to figure that they have a nightly audience who will get all the hippy in-jokes.…

Review: F**KING STRANGERS at Echo Theatre Company

Review: F**KING STRANGERS at Echo Theatre Company

by Harker Jones · July 27, 2026

Focusing on four lonely people in Southern California, it dramatizes the ever-shifting facets of our relationships as we struggle to be vulnerable and honest with others and ourselves.…

Past Shows

31 total · showing 1–10

Proof

Proof

Jul 23 – Jul 26, 2026

In PROOF, Catherine has inherited her late fathers mathematical brilliance, but she is haunted by the fear that she might also share his debilitating mental illness. Caught between a new-found connection with Hal, one of her fathers former students, and the reappearance of her...

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 he balances hand-inscribing the Declaration of Independence with his faith as a Quaker. Along his journey...

The Music That Makes Me Dance

FeaturedThe 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 time. ARTCO promises an unforgettable night of BROADWAY MAGIC with songs such as “Don’t Rain On My Parade”, “Diamonds...

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 showcases the rich tapestry of cultural programming that the theatre has to offer. Under the leadership of Managing...

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. and 8 p.m. This event is part of the theatre's year-long centennial celebration, highlighting the contributions of women in history. Managing...

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, at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. as part of its centennial programming. Managing Director Ann Potenza aims to highlight female talent and empowerment...

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 celebration and the venue's centennial anniversary. The 1992 film highlights the contributions of women in sports, aligning with the theme of...

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 is part of the theatre's year-long 100th anniversary celebration, aiming to honor the contributions of women throughout history. Managing...

Perfect World

FeaturedPerfect 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 prodigy who vanished at 25. From the age of four, she wrote prolifically, created her own utopia, Farksolia, and published two...

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