El Portal Theatre is a historic venue located in the heart of the NoHo Arts District in North Hollywood. The theater was originally built in 1926 as a vaudeville house and has since been restored and renovated to its current state as a performing arts venue. With its beautiful architecture and intimate atmosphere, El Portal Theatre is a beloved landmark in the NoHo Arts District and a must-visit destination for theater enthusiasts.

Named for the Valley entertainment superstar who rode her bicycle around the ticket kiosk as a kid, the Debbie Reynolds MainStage hosts a wide variety of live entertainment all year long! Debbie Reynolds herself played the theatre 43 times between 2004 and 2016, as well as stars such as Bea Arthur, Kitty Carlise Hart, Adrienne Barbeau, music superstars like Smokey Robinson, Steve Tyrell, The Kingston Trio, The Manhattan Transfer, Grant Geissman, Jason Robert Brown, and even the real live Wrecking Crew! The San Fernando Valley Symphony Orchestra makes their home on the Debbie Reynolds MainStage. The theatre is also home to several dance companies, hosts many plays, operas, and musicals.

Interesting Facts

You've seen it in the movies and TV including Licorice Pizza, Hacks starring Jean Smart (photo included), Peacock's Angelyne; Home Economics, Last Comic Standing, Sarah Silverman's Jesus is Magic, Loudan Wainwright III's Surviving Twin on Netflix, CSI,...

Tips

No view is bad in this 1926 Vaudeville palace that has only 360 seats - you are always up close with your favorite star or artist.