A.R. Gurney’s Love Letters

Starring Barbara Eden & Hal Linden

Saturday, November 22, 2025 @ 7 p.m.

Presented by The Stander Group, Inc.

Barbara Eden starred as the title character in the sitcom I Dream of Jeannie. Her other roles included Roslyn Pierce opposite Elvis Presley in Flaming Star, Lieutenant, Cathy Connors in Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea and a single widowed mother, Stella Johnson, in the comedy film Harper Valley PTA and in the television series. Hal Linden found success on Broadway when he replaced Sydney Chaplin in the musical Bells Are Ringing. In 1962, he starred as Billy Crocker in the off-Broadway revival of the Cole Porter musical Anything Goes. In 1971, he won a Best Actor Tony Award for his portrayal of Mayer Rothschild in the musical The Rothschilds. In 1974, Linden landed his best-known role as the title character in the television comedy series Barney Miller. The role earned him seven Primetime Emmy nominations and three Golden Globe Award nominations.

El Portal Theatre is a cherished historic landmark nestled in the heart of North Hollywood, in the vibrant San Fernando Valley—just minutes from Universal Studios, Warner Bros., Disney, ABC, Radford, and NBC Burbank. Originally opened in 1926 as a vaudeville house, El Portal quickly became a cultural centerpiece. Over the decades, it evolved from hosting vaudeville acts to screening silent films and later Academy Award-winning movies, earning its place as the premier movie house in the Valley.

Through the Jazz Age, the Great Depression, four wars, and even the devastating Northridge earthquake of 1994, El Portal Theatre has endured, standing as a testament to the power of the arts and community. Affectionately known as “the Jewel in the North Hollywood Crown,” El Portal Theatre is preparing to celebrate a remarkable milestone—its 100th anniversary next year.

For tickets and information please call 818-508-4200 or online at www.elportaltheatre.com.