The Open Arts & Music Festival is a FREE and all-ages festival which takes place on the city block in front of the historic Alex Theatre in Downtown Glendale. The Festival has an impressive lineup of live music on the mainstage, an arts market with free workshops, a beer garden with local craft breweries, temporary public art installations, and all-day activities for kids.

Music: Cy Coleman Lyrics: Michael Stewart Book: Mark Bramble Before there was the movie smash THE GREATEST SHOWMAN, there was BARNUM, the Tony® Award-winning the story of P.T. Barnum, who combined razzle-dazzle with brass and charm to sell humbug to cheering crowds. A joyful and moving musical portrait of the nineteenth century’s greatest showman, BARNUM is a colorful, dynamic spectacle with heart and a landmark Cy Coleman score (‘Come Follow The Band,’ The Colors of My Life,’ and ‘Thank God I’m Old’). BARNUM premiered at Broadway’s St. James Theatre in 1980 starring Jim Dale and Glenn Close and played for 854 performances. It was...

Those faithful to the tradition of Swan Lake must see Russian Ballet Theatre’s new production of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s timeless classic. Choreographer Nadezhda Kalinina (Mariinsky Theatre, Teatro Lirico, Omsk State Music Theatre) lovingly retouches the oldest St. Petersburg version of the ballet and adds her vision and something more that undoubtedly will leave audiences flushed with emotion. RBT’s dancers bring her choreography to life along with the new exquisite hand-painted sets and 150 new hand-sewn costumes. Designed by the young, accomplished Sergei Novikov (Mariinsky Theatre, Omsk State Music Theatre, St. Petersburg State Music Hall), these are in the century-old tradition of the...

New season, New friends The Jaime Martín era begins Join Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and three-time Grammy Award-winning mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter for sweeping performances of music by Berlioz, Beethoven and a world premiere from composer Andrew Norman. Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra launches its 2019-20 season when conductor Jaime Martínmakes his historic debut as music director and leads three-time Grammy Award-winning mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter on Berlioz’s Les nuits d’été. The concert also features the World Premiere of a new LACO commission by composer Andrew Norman and culminates in Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7. Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra’s vibrant and engaging Orchestral Series showcases...

Legendary composer and multi-instrumentalist YANNI will take the stage for an intimate evening at his piano. YANNI, one of the most celebrated composers and multi-gold and platinum-selling artists of our time is thrilled to bring audiences the opportunity to talk with him directly and experience his music in its purest form, on the piano. For decades, Yanni has excited audiences with his dynamic live performances with the backing of a full band and orchestra. Now, Yanni will give fans an intimate look at his songs, his writing process and his inspirations with Pure Yanni. Pure Yanni, will feature his famous orchestrations performed...

HAVASI at Alex Theatre – After sold-out performances at Carnegie Hall, the Barbican in London and the Sydney Opera House, HAVASI comes to Los Angeles for the first time with an exclusive solo piano performance. Unlike anything you’ve heard before – The program is 100% original solo piano works by one of the most fascinating and versatile young composers of today, HAVASI. His innovative music is unlike anything you have heard before; fresh, passionate and entertaining at the same time. Pure Piano. This is a rare and unique opportunity to meet the modern classical composer who usually only performs in the largest...

HAVASI at Alex Theatre – After sold-out performances at Carnegie Hall, the Barbican in London and the Sydney Opera House, HAVASI comes to Los Angeles for the first time with an exclusive solo piano performance. Unlike anything you’ve heard before – The program is 100% original solo piano works by one of the most fascinating and versatile young composers of today, HAVASI. His innovative music is unlike anything you have heard before; fresh, passionate and entertaining at the same time. Pure Piano. This is a rare and unique opportunity to meet the modern classical composer who usually only performs in the largest...