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Alex Theatre
216 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203, United States
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Ch
Review №1

The Sound of Music sing-a-long was a blast! The whole crowd singing along and commenting on the movie was so much fun and generally hilarious! A great time!

Je
Review №2

We went to this theater for a NBC taping of a Christmas special. It was our first time there. It is an older theater that probably have some really interesting history to it. We arrived early wait in lines on the outside. It was a little congested and confusing, but they did had adequate number of employees managing the lines. Once inside, we were guided to our seats in an orderly fashion. The seating was comfortable and we had a good view of the stage even though we were in the center near the back rows. The sound whats a decent. It is a small to average size theater with one level balcony.It is worth noting at the theater is located in a revitalized commercial district with several nice restaurants and lounges. We ate at a nice Argentinian restaurant across the street. As a side note, you do get a discount on the public parking for attending the theater.

Ca
Review №3

There is not one bad seat in this building. The music and singing sounded amazing... perfect acoustics!I enjoyed the balcony seats the best. They serve Portos as well... thats a total plus!!

Ra
Review №4

Gorgeous theater built in the 1920s and beautifully renovated to look absolutely beautiful. They dont build theaters like this anymore like the old movie palaces from the golden age of Hollywood! Extremely well maintained.

Ce
Review №5

This is a clean, nice theatre to experience. I went there for the SAG Awards Viewing Party, and I definitely want to go back to experience one of their performances. The staff was friendly and engaging with everyone. The seats were comfortable and clean. It felt so vintage, I loved it.

Cr
Review №6

Inscription:Alex Theatre has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.1925 Theatre Building — Arthur G. Lindley & Charles R. Selkirk, architects.1940 Marquee & Tower — S. Charles Lee, architect.

Gr
Review №7

Its a nice stage theatre. Comfortable seats and has good sound accoustics. Very small walkway between rows though to get to and out of your seat.

So
Review №8

Beautiful local theater. Variety of programming. Concessions offered. Can park at a public parking lot nearby and walk.

Ja
Review №9

Small, charming and classic. I love taking my boys here to learn and love history of art, of cinema, and of Glendale.

Ay
Review №10

I really enjoyed the 93 years celebration event. I like this place and meet people there.

Ma
Review №11

I attended a 2020 kickoff meeting for NY Life at the Alex. Great venue! Beautiful courtyard. Great details of this historic theatre.

Fr
Review №12

The Alex is a well preserved and maintained jewel of a performance and special event venue. I have enjoyed plays, rock performers and political debates and rallys there.

Da
Review №13

Great venue for a tradition my wife and in have been doing for the last 4 years. The Los Angeles Ballet performed a great rendition of the Nutcracker

Ro
Review №14

My daughter and I went to see *The Nutcracker^ and it was a wonderful experience all around. Getting the tickets online was easy, clear, and efficient. The ushers were helpful and kind. We cant wait to come back to this beautiful theater!

Ja
Review №15

Saw Raffi here and it was incredible. Im a #belugagrad and saw Raffi when I was young so being able to bring my young daughter to see him was a dream come true. We both had an absolute blast. The theater itself is very nice inside and out. Sat in the balcony but still had a great view. All the staff was very friendly and engaging with the little ones. All around great experience.

Ca
Review №16

Beautiful old performance theater, with great sound, nice restrooms, and not a bad seat in the house. I love this place when it hosts the annual Wild Honey-Autism Think Tank benefit concert.

Ma
Review №17

Great venue, easy to get to and plenty of public parking.

Ma
Review №18

Met so many celebs here. #HAPAWARDs the balcony made me a little nervous. So if you go here make sure you get floor seats

Ma
Review №19

Nice, older standard seats, only been there for awards ceremonies. Nice location, easy parking around and lots nearby within couple minutes walk

Ch
Review №20

Beautiful gem of a theatre. Good seats anywhere in the theatre but if you have a choice, sit in the lower level. Very classicly classy.

Al
Review №21

Great old time theaterSaw concert there on SaturdayParking was a bit tough Saturday night in Glendale its busy so the lots very full .Wish there where theaters like this

Cl
Review №22

Really old school from the 20s, they have special event screenings. This evening the played six 3stooges shorts. It was blast. Please support them so they can keep this amazing theater running.

co
Review №23

WE LOVE RAFFI ... IT WAS A FAMILY AFFAIR!

Th
Review №24

Very fun experience. I was there for the annual Three Stooges Film Festival. Cant wait to go back!

Os
Review №25

Seriously??? What a great venue. I hope they keep it forever. Very striking architecture. I definitely want to keep coming here.

Am
Review №26

I really love the feel of this place. Too bad the show was canceled. I would travel back here again from out of state to see a show I really like.

Da
Review №27

Small but cozy little venue in the heart of Glendale

Ki
Review №28

Great venue. EXCELLENT STAFF ..love them . My entertainment firm @KRPRMEDIA managed several red carpets at this venue ..kimirhochelle

Ma
Review №29

Went there for the D&D Book of Knowledge event with the Autism Society- an absolute blast! Everyone there was awesome, and the staff were so kind. The theatre was absolutely stunning. I cant wait to come back next year for their next event, it was absolutely amazing. The vendors had great merch too, Heartbeat Dice especially! As someone with autism, thank you so so much to everyone involved for making this happen. You eock!

Mi
Review №30

The calm and good nature around the theatre makes better place to the show

Re
Review №31

Amazing place and art deco style. My gf performed here and the acoustics sounded crisp and clear. What an awesome experience. FIVE STARS !

Na
Review №32

Nice place, but not too charming. Very narrow rows and seats. Uncomfortable.

Pa
Review №33

Great old vintage theater. We saw the nutcracker and it fit the ballet wonderful.

NE
Review №34

Beautiful theatre. We truly enjoyed seeing The Nutcracker Ballet there this year.

Kt
Review №35

Classic theater space seats not so bad. Inspired Concessionaires for faster service.

Ne
Review №36

What an awesome time to celebrate the opening season to LACO.

Ro
Review №37

This theatres atmosphere was amazing, classic, WACYPAAs evening meeting was electrifying and gave me a thirst for more Young Peoples AA, especially their almost overly enthusiastic version of the clean time countdown.

Ch
Review №38

Took the kids to see The Nutcracker, they loved it to bits. Highly recommended!

Ro
Review №39

This looks and feels like a traditional theater I frequented as a kid. My seat was comfortable, and my view of the stage unobstructed. Thats the most you can ask of a theater.I was there to view the SAG awards. The image on the screen and sound were fine. The event staff were hired by the Screen Actors Guild, so I dont have an idea of theater staffs service. Good times though!

r
Review №40

Awesome old theater. Amazing staff

Jo
Review №41

Love performing there and seeing shows there. The sound is inconsistent at times but the staff is wonderful

li
Review №42

I love any type of show there .

Sh
Review №43

Preforming arts theater in downtown Glendale on Brand. Architecturally significant neon tower at the entrance is a fantastic place marker for downtown Glendale.Seating, balcony and amenities are all decent. Broadway-sized stage and audio system.

Bu
Review №44

Cozy theater. Plenty of surrounding dining options.

La
Review №45

Beautiful theater staff was okay they seemed a little lost at the event but thats not their fault

Me
Review №46

Love the stage and the interior of Alex theater! However I wouldnt suggest going to a jazz concert here, the sound quality is was whatever.

Na
Review №47

This theater is rented out to various organizations. This was a musical theater performance. It is an old theater. It was used in a scene in the movie Singing In The Rain. The facility is fairly well kept up.

Do
Review №48

Great sound and seating

Ti
Review №49

Beautiful theatres, great venue for an intimate concert

Pa
Review №50

SAG awards viewing party. Nice

Ma
Review №51

Small but nice theater the only problem is the parking near the theater on weekends is very busy and it is difficult to find a place

Na
Review №52

Theres so much to do in Glendale! Especially, visiting the legendary, Alex Theatre. Architecture elegantly, reflects roaring 20s. Once, inside you can almost hear echoes of past performances. Do something different to enrich your life by visiting your local performing arts theatre. You will not regret it

Bo
Review №53

A beautiful venue! Great staff and really wonderful show.

L.
Review №54

Friendly staff. Good seats. I go whenever Im in the area.

Do
Review №55

We really enjoyed the showing of House of Wax with Vincent Price.

Ti
Review №56

Another great venue with a ton of history to discover. Beautiful marquee

Ly
Review №57

Wonderful old time theatre. We saw the Three Stooges film festival. It was a lot of fun, there were some of the original Stooges families there. There was an MC also. Definitely will go again.

Fr
Review №58

Great environment great people staff was also great events wonderful restrooms convenient parking also convenient

Jo
Review №59

Lovely theater. Good seats. Friendly staff.

Ri
Review №60

Going to this theatre is like stepping back in time--especially when at a Three Stooges Big Screen Event.

Hu
Review №61

When I watched the Shakespeariance they never changed the set and it made me kinda salty

De
Review №62

The HAPA Awards were held at the Alex theater. A very nice venue to host an event

Mo
Review №63

Nice theater. We really loved the intimate setting.

ka
Review №64

I love old antique vintage buildings ... this Art Deco gem is no exception . I love the character, charm & history of old Los Angeles. Im glad I got to take my mom to the LA ballet production of LA sylphide ...we went to The Nutcracker at Christmas time at Royce Hall another old building ,1929, a Very Good Year ...that was fantastic so i wanted to check out another local landmark venue ... the Alex theater is smack dab in the middle of a busy Glendale Restaurant Row kind of area so parking is limited and I suggest on a week-end you get there early to find parking...! Luckily I was able to drop my elderly mom off curbside to get to will call which is another fabulous feature of the Alex the only drawback besides parking is for an elderly person there are no elevators only stairs and my poor old mom has kind of worn out by the end of the evening... But if youre young and spry not to worry you can run up and down those stairs...! I prefer the Upper Terrace level to the first floor for a ballet... better viewing and the sound was great we sat right next to the sound booth... the upper level also has a restroom so thats nice if you have mobility issues. And nice intimate theater it would be nice if we had more events there on weeknights when parking is not at a premium. When hungry theres plenty of eateries nearby still open after the theater has closed.

Vi
Review №65

We saw Yanni over here the place is small but its cool

Sl
Review №66

Lovely historic venue in Glendale California. Live theatre, awards shows and various other events. An amazing arts and humanities venue.

De
Review №67

A beautiful theater.

Ne
Review №68

A place you able to enjoy the music

Ch
Review №69

Lovely Deco Theater. Saw Kevin Smith perform here the night of his legendary heart attack. Great show, beautiful venue.

Be
Review №70

Today was my first time here. I enjoyed myself. The theater is small enough that all seats are fine.

Er
Review №71

It’s great for Glendale city to have an old, classic and historical theater!

Ma
Review №72

Very nice place, clean, lots of parking around.

Li
Review №73

Watched the the taping of the Darcy Lynn show tonight. Great show and the theater is beautiful. Cant believe theyve maintained it in such good shape for so many years. The show will Air December 12th and Darcyis fabulous.

Ed
Review №74

Alex Theatre its a very nice Theatre to take your kids or your loved ones to see a Shakespeare really enjoyed coming here for the first time recommended to anyone

mi
Review №75

The Alex is one of the landmarks in Los Angeles and Glendale in particular. I have been going to the for over 40 years for many different events. Music, theater and even when it was turned into a movie theater for several years. It was renovated few years ago and returned to it original function as a theater.

Fr
Review №76

Been doing our event here for five years now. Love working with the senior staff

Co
Review №77

Great theatre to see plays and musicals at

Ra
Review №78

The other day we were there for the swan lake russian ballet, the show was fantastic but the ushers and employees were very unprofessional and distractiong annoying, they were keep walking around and standing in front of us blocking our view that we would miss and wasnt available to see anything of the show, and they would let everybody keep comming back and forth interupting coming in and out was very annoying and ruining the show, its pitty, like other shows in other places they should not let people in and out unless untill the breaks. Im giving 3 stars because of the show otherwise for the actual theater 1 star.

Sh
Review №79

Attended an event here. Great location!

Bo
Review №80

Wonderful restored movie theater that shows historic film footage. Last night we saw a delightful cartoon retrospective. Super place!

Da
Review №81

This is a very beautiful theater period if you go there make sure you check out all the incredible architecture inside and out.

St
Review №82

Cute theater, and the box office is always been friendly and accommodating.Processing fees per ticket are a little ridiculous, and seem unnecessary these days. Its going to add about $8 per ticket.If you cant handle stairs, be sure to get a handicap seat or be prepared to pay for a premium seat. The majority of the affordable seating is not handicap friendly.

Ja
Review №83

Shakespeariance was awesome! Great trip for middle and high school. Small, yet luxurious Alex theater is perfect setting.

Ki
Review №84

Terrible acoustics but otherwise wonderful venue. Well maintained early twentieth century movie palace fabulousness.

An
Review №85

Splendid! Red carpet fresh. Good seats. Drink fluids before arriving or bring lots and lots of money.

De
Review №86

GMCLA Christmas show rickwd!

Er
Review №87

Great restored movie theater in downtown Glendale. As part of the Restoration, they also put in a stage for line performances. Great place to see a movie or a live show. Hold a great Three Stooges screening and cartoon screening every year. Take the kids!

Mo
Review №88

So sunny that day! I suggest to put up some nice sheds which will surely help

Ke
Review №89

Historic venue with beautifully restored decor, generous sight lines, and a well maintained house. The local area is filled with a bounty of pre and post show food and drink options.

Sa
Review №90

I was supposed to see the awesome Kevin Smiths first televised comedy special but that night he had a heart attack & so the show was cancelled but overall great place. Very timeless & vintage. Well lit for great selfies & great refreshments. Drinks were decent. Could see myself going there again in the future.

Fr
Review №91

Attended a live comedy special taping for HBO. Theater was very well maintained and the audience was great. Great sound throughout. This place will remind you of the theaters of the old days.

Ro
Review №92

Beautiful Art Deco landmark theatre. Owned by the City of Glendale. Used mainly for special showing of old and indie movies. Really worth a visit. Neoclassical architecture. Built in the mid 20s.

No
Review №93

Dont sit in the balcony area. Its horrible. The seats are higher than the T.V. so you can see the whole screen cuz the curtain covers part of it. The performers have to be in the middle of the stage for you to see them.

Av
Review №94

Beautiful artsy theatre. Seating is comfortable and even from the back you have a clear view of the stage.

Le
Review №95

Really quaint and fantastic, 20th century, proscenium arch theater with a rich historical heritage and friendly, accommodating staff. It has seen everything from the first talking motion picture to Motown and Alonzo Bodden, whom I just experienced, there..very hilarious

Is
Review №96

Very clean, seats are comfortable af and lots of leg room. Best of all the price beats the Americana!! Love it!

He
Review №97

Comfortable seats clean place nice employees good drinks. Very nice venue.

Em
Review №98

Went to see some old school cartoons more for adultsI was with my in-laws hanging out watching some old cartoons and a history behind them and how much things have changed and the awards they have received.

Ja
Review №99

Beautiful arts center. Amazing staff. Paid parking close by. Alcoholic beverages available. Restrooms available. Family friendly

Ga
Review №100

Too old.. Bad acoustics.. Good audio system but inexperienced sound engineer. Most of the night there was a feedback problem from the mics/monitors.

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  • Address:216 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203, United States
  • Site:http://alextheatre.org/
  • Phone:+1 818-243-2539
Categories
  • Arts organization
  • Performing arts theater
  • Event venue
  • Live music venue
  • Non-profit organization
Highlights
  • Live performances:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
Payments
  • Credit cards:Yes
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