Alex Theatre

Hollywood has both portrayed and influenced cultural beliefs since the early days of silent films, and for decades film-makers have perpetuated gay and lesbian stereotypes, pushed the boundaries of social norms, blurred the lines of gender roles, and created ground-breaking queer films. In GMCLA’s summer concert event, The Pink Carpet, we highlight many of the iconic films that have depicted LGBTQ culture. We’ll be joined by Emmy Award-winner actor, comedian, and LGBTQ activist Leslie Jordan for an unforgettable experience. Bring family and friends, and we’ll skip down the Pink Carpet together!

For the first time in Los Angeles, ‘Armenia Theatre’ presents the entertaining and hilarious comedy RUN AWAY FROM YOUR WIFE, which has already had great success in Armenia, where the play has been seen by more 20,000 people over the course of 30+ performances in 17 cities. Armenian-Americans now have the opportunity to watch this play in Glendale. Featured in the play are well-known and beloved actors and actresses: David Tadevosyan, Aida Torosyan, Astghik Khachatryan, David Sekhpeyan, Aram Mkhitaryan, and Zohrab Bek-Gasparents. ‘Run Away From Your Wife’ is a comedy in which the characters appear in hilarious situations and come...

Come to an unforgettable experience with Trent Shelton as he takes you on a journey to becoming the best you. Los Angeles, I hope you’re ready for some RehabTime! Trent Shelton is a former NFL wide receiver who is now considered one of the most impactful speakers of this generation. He reaches over 50 million people weekly through his various social media outlets, and also travels the world to speak his message of creating lasting change in your life.

Anahit Nersisyan, renowned high soprano, will have her jubilee concert at the Alex Theatre in Glendale. Of Armenian origin, Anahit Nersisyan is a recognized and highly esteemed singer in Los Angeles’ Armenian community. She has participated in several international competitions and festivals, including: VI International Johann Sebastian Bach Competition (1980, First Prize and Golden Medal, Germany), Barry Alexander International Vocal Competition (2009, First Prize), and the Vocal competition after Glinka (1984, First Prize). In 2010 Anahit Nersisyan performed in Carnegie Hall. Over the course of her career, she has performed with close to 40 orchestras and held 500 concerts.

Kick off your summer entertainment with a magical ballet based on Shakespeare’s popular comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream. You can enjoy romance in all its guises to the evocative music of Mendelssohn with the talented dancers of Los Angeles Ballet Academy. The mischievous fairy Puck plays a pivotal role in the comic adventures and misadventures, quarrels and re-unitings of two pairs of mortal lovers, and the king and queen of the fairies, Oberon and Titania. And don’t miss the hilarious scene when rustic Bottom, turned into a Donkey, becomes the object of the Fairy Queen’s affection – a perfect illustration...

Join in a celebration of our youngest dancers. Let them dance their way into your hearts with an unforgettably adorable performance. LABA’s youngest team members also dance for your enjoyment. Come early to view the Silent Auction!

Celebrate the exciting diversity of dance. From jazz to contemporary, Hip Hop to tap, you’ll experience the sheer joy of dance entertainment. Come early to view the fabulous items of the Silent Auction!

‘MALKHAS’ Jazz Band, founded by Levon Malkhasyan, presents a constellation of bright Armenian jazz performers, each of them in turn the leader of different jazz ensembles. The event is full of lively musical colors as well as interesting and unexpected solutions in ethno-jazz style, all performed with an enticing display of artistic freedom and special surprises.

KWICK Productions presents an Elvis Presley Tribute show spanning the ’50s, leather, and concert years of the King of Rock and Roll’s career. Co-headliners: Jacob Roman & Ben Thompson 2013 EP Expo Grand Champion Jacob Roman, who has headlined numerous productions in Southern California, performs his ’50s tribute, ‘The King of Rock and Roll’. Straight from the UK, Ben Thompson, 2017 3rd place Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist, will pay his tribute to the King’s later years – the leather and concert era. Backing Jacob and Ben: Southern California’s own TCB Flash Band, led by Musical Director Christ Hernandez on guitar...

The Glendale Youth Orchestra (GYO) is one of Los Angeles County’s leading youth orchestras. The GYO has played twice in recent years at the Walt Disney Concert Hall to great ovation. In 2011, the GYO auditioned and was selected as a PREMIER LA Phil Youth Orchestra. Our mission is based on the belief that our young people have a better chance of succeeding in their world if they appreciate and participate in its rich artistic and cultural traditions. GYO provides young musicians in grades 6-12 from all over L.A. County a unique opportunity to play classical music under the direction...

50 Years of LACO concludes poignantly with a conductor-less program spotlighting the Orchestra itself. It includes Vivaldi’s Concerto Grosso No. 11 in D Minor, the first work LACO ever performed, 50 years ago. ‘LACO has a rich history of presenting conductor-less programs,’ says Harrison, ‘which is a testament to the leadership displayed by our 40 virtuoso resident musicians and the depth of their artistic interaction.’ The Orchestra also performs Derrick Spiva’s From Here A Path, the second part of a trilogy for chamber orchestra inspired by LACO, Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, featuring the US orchestral debut...

La Diosa presents EVA AYLLÓN live in concert. With a legendary voice that embodies the spirit of a nation, Eva Ayllón is one of Peru’s most enduring stars. She’s been called the ‘Tina Turner from Peru’ and the ‘Queen of landó’ (a traditional Afro-Peruvian musical form) for her larger-than-life stage personality and fearsome dance chops. Infused with colorful sounds and flavors from the coastal plains of Lima, Ayllón’s music overflows with her country’s indigenous, African, and Spanish musical heritage in a style called música criolla, in which call-and-response, complex syncopation, and polyrhythms combine with sweet, melancholic melodies to create a...