[NoHo Arts District, CA] – A NoHo Arts theatre review of Theatre West’s Broadway Bound! A Love Letter to American Musical Theatre, created by John A. Goux, and directed by Victoria Lavan.
I could not imagine a more glorious way to celebrate music and theatre than for the very talented people of Theatre West to put together this wonderful selection of iconic Broadway Musical numbers. Theatre West is Los Angeles longest continuously running theatre…a perfect venue for songs from every era!
Broadway Bound! is a spectacular homage to all that is musical theatre, a non-stop, full-throttle production that thrills and entertains in the most wonderful way. I spent the entire show smiling from ear to ear, in fact. Don’t we all desperately need some joy right now? I know I do, and this perfectly curated group of songs gives us joy by the bucketload!
Included in the phenomenal selection are songs from Wicked, Hamilton, Pippin, Hairspray!, Camelot, The Lion King, Mamma Mia!, Waitress, Funny Girl, Dreamgirls, Rent and on and on! Just when you thought you had heard your very favorite song, another one comes along and becomes your new favorite.
What I also loved about the Broadway Bound! selection was how they cleverly chose from every era of Broadway. Reminding us of the talent that created the timeless, beautiful and always relevant songs.
And then there are the performances! Wow. Everyone was absolutely brilliant and the songs each performer sang were perfectly suited to the incredible variety of vocal range and nuanced, heartfelt sound. I can’t tell you how much fun I had, and always do at these brilliant Theatre West musical events. I challenge anyone not to have a phenomenal time and to not feel inspired and full of joy by the end of the performance.
I wish Theatre West could do more of these concerts. John A. Goux and Victoria Lavan do a wonderful job of creating and directing the shows and the cast is just incredible! Bravo, bravo bravo!! More, please, Theatre West!!!
The Cast
The cast includes Theatre West vocalists Constance Mellors, Caroline Quigley, Lily Cadot, Coko Kirton, Emily Farrati, Scottie Nevil, Victoria Lavan, Anibal Silveyra, David Mingrino, Michael Gabiano, and Michael Van Duzer.
Special guest vocalists include Zach Gordon, star of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Toni Lorene, Top 20 The Voice 2025, Jerrell Melton, The Voice 2025, Vertreace Sanders, back by popular demand, Karis Brizendine and Alyssa Rupert.
The Band
The Broadway Bound! A Love Letter to American Musical Theatre band features Jan Roper, Musical Director/keyboards; Tom Griep, keyboards; Kenny Lasaine, guitar; Bill Von Ravensberg, bass; Jim Varley, drums.
The Broadway Bound Team
Choreographer: Hector Guerrero
Victoria Lavan directs. Her recent directing credits at Theatre West include California Soul: A Descendent’s Story, the award-winning So Many Stars, and Winter Wishes: A Holiday Cabaret Theatre, A Sleighful of Songs, Dance Me to the End of Love, and The Age of Aquarius. She also serves as moderator of our Betty Garrett Musical Comedy Workshop. Other directing credits include the operas Ernest Worthing and Hobson’s Choice. She is also a singer, actor, and award-winning teacher.
John A. Goux is the creator of this event. He performed for 30 years as lead vocalist and keyboard player in rock n’ roll bands throughout the Western US. His novel, California Soul- A Descendent’s Story, is set in the 1970’s with the music and vibe of that singular time, crafting a beautiful backdrop for a story that spans two centuries. John also served as music supervisor for Dance Me to the End of Love, and creator of A Sleighful of Songs, and The Age of Aquarius.
Go to https://theatrewest.org/ for more information of Theatre West and their latest season of shows.