All Roads Theatre Company will present the world premiere of The Music That Makes Me Dance: The Songs of Jule Styne, the first-ever musical revue compiling the songs of Jule Styne with lyrics by Sammy Cahn, Betty Comden, Adolph Green, Herb Gardner, Leo Robin and Stephen Sondheim. Styne is the Broadway and Academy-Award-winning composer of such shows as Gypsy, Funny Girl, Bells Are Ringing, Peter Pan, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Do Re Mi, Fade Out, Fade In and many more. This revue will feature such legendary songs as “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” “Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend,” “People,” “Time Afteqr Time,” “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” “Make Someone Happy,” and dozens of others.
Devised and created by North Hollywood resident, Scott Thompson (Director and Choreographer) and Fred Barton (Music Arranger and Conductor), the show will be presented for five performances only, May 1 to 3, on the Debbie Reynolds Main Stage at the El Portal Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Boulevard, North Hollywood. Parking is available on streets surrounding the theatre.
Performances will be held Friday, May 1, at 8 pm (preview), Saturday, May 2, at 2 pm (preview), Saturday, May 2, at 8 pm (Opening Press Night, Special Gala), Sunday, May 3, at 1 pm and Sunday, May 3, at 5 pm.
Tickets for The Music That Makes Me Dance: The Songs of Jule Styne range in price from $68 to $185. The special gala performance is $150, which includes a dessert party and champagne toast with the cast. For tickets and more information, call the El Portal Theatre Box Office at 818-508-4200. To purchase tickets visit elportaltheatre.com.
