The iconic marquee and 100-foot tall Art Deco neon tower with chasing colored lights and sparkling sphere were added to the exterior. The Theatre's name was officially shortened to "Alex". The Glendale Redevelopment Agency purchased the Alex Theatre to serve as the centerpiece of Glendale's revitalized Brand Boulevard and embarked on a $6.5 million rehabilitation of the facility.
The Alex Theatre opened as a 1,411-seat performing arts and entertainment center. The new facility included a stage expansion and new seating layouts, theatrical systems, and screen. The Alex has hosted thousands of programs and activities since its reopening and welcomes an average of 100,000 patrons through its doors annually.
The Alex Theatre opened as a 1,411-seat performing arts and entertainment center. The new facility included a stage expansion and new seating layouts, theatrical systems, and screen. The Alex has hosted thousands of programs and activities since its reopening and welcomes an average of 100,000 patrons through its doors annually.
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The Alex Theatre has been a Glendale landmark since 1925. Originally a neighborhood Vaudeville house and movie palace, today the venue serves as a world class performing arts and entertainment center. Located in the heart of the City's business and entertainment district, the 1,411-seat Theatre is owned by the City of Glendale and operated by the non-profit Glendale Arts.
With your help, Glendale Arts and the Alex Theatre can stay in the forefront of making the arts accessible to all members of the community and changing the lives of hundreds of thousands of people.
The mission of Glendale Arts is to integrate the arts into the identity, growth and economic vitality of the City of Glendale by presenting programming and creating partnerships that benefit youth, patrons, artists, organizations and businesses in the community and at the Alex Theatre.Glendale Arts envisions a vibrant and healthy community that supports, cultivates and appreciates the arts.
The mission of Glendale Arts is to integrate the arts into the identity, growth and economic vitality of the City of Glendale by presenting programming and creating partnerships that benefit youth, patrons, artists, organizations and businesses in the community and at the Alex Theatre.Glendale Arts envisions a vibrant and healthy community that supports, cultivates and appreciates the arts.
Founded in 1887 and incorporated in 1906, the City of Glendale has a rich history in the Southern California landscape. With a population of 191,719, it is the third largest city in Los Angeles County and the twenty-second largest in the State of California.
Nestled between the Golden State (5), Ventura (134), Glendale (2), and Foothill (210) Freeways, Glendale spans more than 30 square miles and currently ranks as the ninth safest city with a population over 100,000 in the nation.Glendale's superior quality of life is the result of the City's focus on maintaining safe and clean neighborhoods, its highly-rated school district, and strong community spirit and involvement.
Nestled between the Golden State (5), Ventura (134), Glendale (2), and Foothill (210) Freeways, Glendale spans more than 30 square miles and currently ranks as the ninth safest city with a population over 100,000 in the nation.Glendale's superior quality of life is the result of the City's focus on maintaining safe and clean neighborhoods, its highly-rated school district, and strong community spirit and involvement.
Take a free backstage tour of the Alex Theatre for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the historic venue as you have never seen it before!
The tour is led by a guide who will conduct an overview of the landmark's 94-year history, from its inception as a vaudeville house and movie palace in 1925 to its transformation to a world-class performing arts and entertainment center in the 1990s and more recently, the backstage expansion of 2014 and current programs and activities.
The tour is led by a guide who will conduct an overview of the landmark's 94-year history, from its inception as a vaudeville house and movie palace in 1925 to its transformation to a world-class performing arts and entertainment center in the 1990s and more recently, the backstage expansion of 2014 and current programs and activities.
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Paul Rosenberg Md
Dec 20, 2021
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Saw the 3 stooges film festival. Silly but enjoyable. You were required to show your vaccination card and wear a mask. Of course, 2 jokers and their girlfriends strolled in without masks after I was seated and were rather defiant about it. Hopefully, they actually showed their vaccination proof. If I had known there would be patrons like that, I would not have attended because I am an extremely careful senior.
Robert Dubon
Nov 20, 2021
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Guillermo Velasquez
Oct 17, 2021
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My family went on the 28th of October to see a Spanish play Bely y Beto and they didn’t let us in because my 6 year old and my 1 year old didn’t have proof of a negative COVID test. They never notified us of kids needing negative COVID tests , me and my wife are vaxxed and provided proof, it was a disaster that day, we weren’t the only family,
Ankit Patel
Feb 13, 2021
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The Alex Theatre in nearby Glendale is a well-known landmark in Los Angeles County and it’s been in operation since the mid-1920s. This beautifully constructed performance arts venue was once known for its film premiers but today it’s known for its world-class live performances.
Throughout the year, over 250 live shows are showcased at the theatre including theatrical performances, dance recitals, concerts, comedy acts and TV and film award ceremonies.
The Glendale Youth Orchestra, The Musical Theatre Guild and the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra are just some of the organizations that have
Throughout the year, over 250 live shows are showcased at the theatre including theatrical performances, dance recitals, concerts, comedy acts and TV and film award ceremonies.
The Glendale Youth Orchestra, The Musical Theatre Guild and the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra are just some of the organizations that have
Carrie Roberts
Oct 06, 2019
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Jacob Causey
Jun 16, 2019
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Saw Raffi here and it was incredible. I'm a #belugagrad and saw Raffi when I was young so being able to bring my young daughter to see him was a dream come true. We both had an absolute blast. The theater itself is very nice inside and out. Sat in the balcony but still had a great view. All the staff was very friendly and engaging with the little ones. All around great experience.
Grace Reyes
Jun 13, 2019
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Randall Ross
Aug 05, 2018
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