The Alex Today
The Alex Theatre Performing Arts and Entertainment Center has been the centerpiece of the City's arts, culture and community events since it originally opened. It is managed by Glendale Arts, a non-profit organization. The Theatre's diverse schedule boasts roughly 250 events per year and attracts more than 100,000 patrons annually. Programs range from classical and contemporary concerts, theatre, dance, comedy, fundraising and special events as well as TV and film productions and industry related award presentations.
Resident companies include the Alex Film Society, Glendale Youth Orchestra, Musical Theatre Guild, and the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra.
The Alex Film Society regularly schedules classic films, often accompanied with special guests (e.g., the annual Thanksgiving weekend tradition 'Three Stooges Big Screen Event,' which children, grandchildren, and other relatives of the Stooges often attend), live musical performances of the films soundtrack and vintage photos.
Backstage tours covering the entire history of the Alex are available through the Alex Theatre website.
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