Alex Theatre

Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Choreography by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov Russian Grand Ballet presents Russia’s brightest ballet stars to bring this romantic tale of true love to life. Experience Tchaikovsky’s master score this Fall with the magic of one of the greatest classical ballets of all time. The Swan Lake is inspired by the German legend of Odette, a beautiful princess turned into a swan. This full-length, full-scale production follows a heroic young prince as he works to free this beautiful swan maiden from an evil spell. With majestic choreography by Marius Petipa, an unforgettable score by Tchaikovsky, and...

Resurreccion Mexican Folk proudly presents CUATRO RAICES, the story of the three principal ethnic roots in Mexico. The fourth root symbolizes the folk dancers living outside of Mexico, representing a contemporary generation of folklorists. With stunning choreographic work from Artistic Director Rafael Valpuesta and Special Guest Choreographer Viviana Basanta-Hernandez of the Ballet Folklorico de Mexico, the concert promises a vast array of traditional folk dances and modern suites that highlight the fusion of all four roots. Join us for this tribute to Mexico, and enjoy beautiful pieces like ‘Huapango’ by Jose Pablo Moncayo and Viviana Basanta-Hernandez’s creation of ‘Fandango, Son...

As if Im Hussein hasn’t already endured sufficient setbacks and struggles to fill years of stage plays, playwright Najee Mondalek sets her up for another crisis – dealing with the ignorance of her know-it-all husband. Tucked in between the lines of the main story are other issues that affect the Arab American community: divorce for infertility, drug abuse, conflict between two generations, welfare fraud, and more. Directed by Aziz Charabaty Performance Language: English and Arabic

Morgan’s In-Law is a delightful musical performance comedy in two acts, based on 19th century Armenian writer Alexander Shirvanzade. The Armenian State Musical Comedy Theatre named after Hakop Paronyan (established in 1941) has toured internationally with this show and others. In Morgan’s In-Law, a family of Armenian aristocrats has moved to Paris, France, and wants to become in-laws of Gary, a Chase Morgan tycoon and billionaire. Performance Language: Armenian

An enthusiastic look at the very vintage buildings, businesses, homes and people of Glendale, California, shot in the style of Huell Howser’s California Gold with interviews and on-site visits showing how Glendale started, how it progressed, and interviews with prominant Glendalians. All of the vintage sites, pictures and memories of Glendale with interesting interviews. The documentary is the centerpiece for the GLENDALE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2015, with a red carpet gala screening at the ALEX THEATRE on 24 September 2015, and will spotlight the ALEX THEATRE and many other vintage sites, homes, people, and businesses in Glendale. The California Legislature Certificate of...

One of the most popular OPM bands is the New and Enhanced AEGIS Band, now graced by 7 members – six girls and a man, whom the girls tease as already being like one of them (of course, they’re just kidding). The band has truly become a family after years of shared experiences: making music, traveling to foreign shores, sharing rooms, food, stories and lives. But more than simply being family, due to the potpourri of native roots within the band the AEGIS members also seem to represent the the three major islands of the Philippines. Original members Juliet and Mercy Sunot (lead...

Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Leo Dan is one of the most popular singer/songwriters in the history of Latin America. He is also the recipient of innumerable awards, including awards from ASCAP and BMI. With over 70 albums released and over 55 million copies sold around the world, his music unites generations and his songs became classics in a global sense. Songs such as ‘Como te extraño, mi amor,’ ‘Esa Pared,’ and ‘Celia,’ among several others, have been covered globally in many languages and by prestigious artists. Leo Dan has conquered the hearts of an entire continent, inspiring future generations through...

Stroll down the red carpet, dance under the stars to live entertainment, savor classic drinks and enjoy a culinary journey led by Glendale’s finest caterer, Anoush Catering. Vintage dress from your favorite era is suggested. Prizes • Raffles • Silent Auction Relighting of the iconic Alex Theatre Neon Tower & Spire Proceeds from the event will go to support the Alex90 Fundraising Campaign supporting restoration, programming and capital improvement projects at the iconic Alex Theatre. Supported by Forest Lawn Glendale, History For Hire, The Walt Disney Company, and Anoush Catering. Glendale Arts is the non-profit management company of the Alex Theatre. For...

A 2-day event that will pull you out of your fear into a world of endless creativity. Saturday, 8 August 2015: 8:30 am – Registration 10am to 7pm – Session 1 Sunday, 9 August 2015: 10am to 7pm – Session 2 *USE SAME TICKET FOR ENTRY BOTH DAYS* You will be required to show your Saturday ticket for entry to the Sunday session. Combining the art of stand-up comedy and transformation, Comedy Central headliner Kyle Cease uses his 25 years of performing, creating and letting go of what other people think to help his audience move past their old stories...

HIGH SCHOOL CONFIDENTIAL is a 1958 teen exploitation picture where all the teens seem to be played by thirty year olds. This hilarious marijuana exposé, directed by Jack Arnold, opens with the title song performed by Jerry Lee Lewis. It became an instant hit for Sam Phillips’ Sun Records and reached #21 on the Billboard charts. The wildly improbable cast is headed by fifties pinup queen Mamie Van Doren and features Russ Tamblyn, Jan Sterling, John Drew Barrymore, Jackie Coogan, Michael Landon, Charlie Chaplin Jr. and even William Wellman Jr. A perfect time capsule of ’50s teen angst and beatnik...

Opera California Youth Choir presents THE SIGN Everyone is looking for a sign, some kind of symbol to guide them through life. In this play, THE SIGN, we follow a group of orphaned children and their caretaker, Pastor Sam, played by Samuel Shin. This tight-knit group’s story begins when Iris, one of the orphans, has a dream, a sign foreshadowing the orphans’ greatest fear, losing their one and only home. This fear takes form when an evil Rich Person, played by Jonathan Baek, suddenly appears to tell them they have one week to leave. Is their testament to loving God...

The documentary film GIRL RISING is the centerpiece of a global campaign to educate and empower girls. It spotlights the stories of nine unforgettable girls born into unforgiving circumstances who rise above their conditions in life. It is narrated in English, but the girls tell their stories in their native languages with English subtitles. Directed by Academy Award-nominee Richard E. Robbins and produced by award-winning former ABC News journalists, this moving documentary follows the stories of girls such as Sokha, an orphan who rises from a life in the garbage dump in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, to become a star student...