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.
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Recording Sets PBS Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 3, 2025
Girl From the North Country, the Tony-award winning musical featuring the songs of Bob Dylan, will be coming to PBS this May. The live capture of the Broadway musical will premiere as part of Great Performances on Friday, May 23 at 9 p.m. ET on PBS.
Review: BACKSTAGE BABBLE Brought Flops Back to Life at 54 Below
by Andrew Poretz - Feb 25, 2025
Charles Kirsch’s latest Backstage Babble was a fun resurrection of songs from mostly flop shows that quickly failed on Broadway or out of town. The theme was inspired by Joe Allen's “flop wall” of posters from shows that closed in the first week.
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!