Alex Theatre

See one of the country’s best young comics live! Since moving to Los Angeles from his native Seattle, Fahim Anwar has gained notoriety as one to watch in both stand-up and acting. Most recently, he played a pivotal role in Paramount’s Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, starring Tina Fey and Margot Robbie. On the television side, he has performed on Late Night with Seth Meyers and Conan O’Brien. A favorite of the prestigious Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal, he has been invited several times and has been featured in Rolling Stone magazine.

Music and Book: James Valcq Lyrics and Book: Fred Alley Based on the 1996 film written and directed by Lee David Zlotoff The winner of the Richard Rodgers Production Award, THE SPITFIRE GRILL follows Percy Talbot who has just been released after five years in prison and is trying to find a place for a fresh start. Based on a page from an old travel book, she travels to a small Wisconsin town where she finds a job at Hannah’s Spitfire Grill. But the Grill is for sale and with no interested buyers, Hannah decides to raffle it off. Entry...

Come hear the ‘thrilling music-making’ of ‘French wunderkind’ (Bachtrack ) Alexandre Bloch. He brings energy and enthusiasm to Mozart’s inventive ‘Prague’ Symphony and matches the fire of Mendelssohn’s ‘Scottish.’ For Scatter, LA-based composer Adam Schoenberg (no relation to Arnold!) taps the vibrancy of genre-defying ensemble Project Trio. It’s a program sure to put a smile on your face! Program includes: Alexandre Bloch, conductor PROJECT Trio, ensemble MOZART – Symphony No. 38, ‘Prague’ ADAM SCHOENBERG – Scatter (West Coast premiere) MENDELSSOHN – Symphony No. e, ‘Scottish’ Programs and artists subject to change.

ARTN and ARPI present famous child singer LIDUSHIK in a concert for children which will feature their favorite songs as well as appearances by Barekamutiun Dance Group and Varduhi’s Dance Group.

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 musica criolla, in which call-and-response, complex syncopation, and polyrhythms combine with sweet, melancholic melodies to create a unique and powerful sound.

GF Bayona Productions presents a Filipino Variety/Talk Show including comedy, music and dance. The show is hosted by the Philippine’s number one talk show host, Boy Abunda, and also features special guests.

Join Richard Dawkins and Sam Harris as they discuss matters relating to science, reason, freedom of inquiry, and humanist values. Their on-stage conversation will be followed by a Q&A and a book signing. VIP tickets include Reserved Seating and a Pre-show catered Reception and Meet & Greet with Richard Dawkins and Sam Harris. VIP tickets are limited to 50, so don’t wait to reserve your VIP spot!

Laugh 4 A Cause – A night of laughter and fun presented by the Glendale Adventist Medical Center Cancer Care Guild. Comedian Maz Jobrani and friends will delight us with their humor and comedy skits. Proceeds from this night of comedy will go to advance and expand the GAMC Cancer Center technology and services – where life, love and hope connect.

Lots of Spooky Surprises! After Barbara (Geena Davis) and Adam Maitland (Alex Baldwin) die in a car accident, they find themselves stuck haunting their country residence, unable to leave the house. When the unbearable Deetzes (Catherine O’Hara, Jeffrey Jones) and teen daughter Lydia (Wynona Ryder) buy the home, the Maitlands attempt to scare them away without success. Their efforts attract Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton), a rambunctious spirit whose ‘help’ quickly becomes dangerous for the Maitlands and innocent Lydia Director: Tim Burton – Produced by Geffen Productions – Distributed by Warner Bros.

HARANA, composed of 8 singers, each of whom is an accomplished soloist in his or her own right, is Philippine Opera Company’s official cultural arm. The word ‘Harana’ is the Philippine term for ‘Serenade,’ which is a traditional form of courtship in which a man woos a woman’s affections by singing underneath her window. HARANA aims to showcase the evolution of Philippine music through song, movement and drama. The repertoire is composed of 6 suites, each theatrically presented with authenticity, originality and visual excitement. Each Harana suite is the product of thorough research, which is undertaken with a commitment to...

Dances of Peru is a Los Angeles based cultural project, led by choreographer Freddy Chiara, whose mission is the preservation of the ancestral dances born in the Andean and Coastal regions of Peru. The presentation involves a professional ensemble of Los Angeles musicians and a troupe of more than twenty dancers who enhance the magnificence of live folklore.

Following Russian Grand Ballet’s successful U.S. debut performance at Alex Theatre during its 2015 North American Tour, the troupe is returning to invite all ballet lovers to the world’s favorite fairy tale! From young to old, many generations have waited for the moment of true love: when Sleeping Beauty opens her eyes, awakened by a kiss from her prince. Featuring majestic sets, Renaissance-inspired costumes, technical brilliance, bravura dancing by outstanding performers, Tchaikovsky’s glorious score and a cast of fantastical characters, Sleeping Beauty  would captivate the hearts and imagination of all generations of ballet enthusiasts. Russian Grand Ballet was founded by...