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    Alex Theatre

    3.9 (145 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 5:00 PM

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    Ambar C.

    Yearly tradition to watch the nutcracker at the Alex theatre. Tickets sell out fast! We have always been in the balcony and don't mind it. My youngest is 4 and was able to see in between people, they have boosters if needed. The seats are pretty close together but there is enough space to sit comfortably.

    Oscar preview
    Peter H.

    Attended the AirTalk FilmWeek Oscar Preview this past weekend, a roughly hour and a half show where the great Larry Mantle shares the stage with a group of film critics to talk about the upcoming Oscar nominees and their picks on what is likely to win, what ought to win, and everything in between. Compared to last year's venue over in DTLA at the Orpheum, traffic here was a lot less hectic and parking was a breeze. If you want free parking, you can walk a couple blocks to/from the Galleria. Parking on the streets and in the structures is free for the first 90 minutes, and validated parking is available for $1 for the first four hours when you scan at the theater. Our group sat in the Orchestra Center so the view and sound were decent. The group of critics provided a lot of charm and insight, though it did feel as if they were really pressed for time. The discussion on "the heart" of animated films this year started things off, with differing opinions on the level of polish in one film and the industry's perception of commercial success not translating to probability of wins. My takeaway was adding Sing Sing, I'm Still Here, Black Box Diaries, Soundtrack to a Coup D'etat, and more to my ever-expanding list. Their last discussion was on the films that changed their lives, including Chinatown, Closer, The Learning Tree, My Neighbor Totoro, McCabe and Mrs. Miller, and Fantasia. A fun discussion for movie enjoyers.

    One of the greatest movies in America cinema history
    Kevin K.

    Wow, the minute I saw the movie that I wanted to see and on my way there I purchased a ticket. It was so easy and then when I got there, the employees were great and overall it's just such a pro operation. I've been to many theaters in my life and they're good theaters with good employees and good managers but this one was top notch. It seems like the people really know the movie industry and I could sense that they really love the movie industry and wanted me or the other patrons to enjoy their experience along with enjoy enjoying the movie! There is a area where you can buy some concessions and the theater itself is just fantastic. The whole building structure is phenomenal. It's great to see this theater and I'm very grateful for the experience I had today.

    Michelle L.

    The exterior of the theater was beautiful, and the staff was fantastic. We saw Hans Zimmer and others and were expecting something more symphony-centered, but found the AI visuals distracting. The live singers for Dune and The Lion King were a nice touch, though overall it felt a bit cheesy. The seating was tight, but we still had a good view of the stage.

    Teresa A.

    I went to the Alex Theatre recently. I attended the Pee-Wee's Big Adventure 40th Anniversary Reunion event. I had a great experience. I like that concessions were available. I love that the courtyard could easily accomodate the event's exhibitors, vendors, and photo op setups. I sat in the rear orchestra for the film screening and felt I had a good view of the stage.

    A beautiful theatre- great site lines and seating with a nice sized stage
    Ted T.

    Went to the Alex Theater on the 20th of September to see Angelina Jordan headline her first LA area show! The venue has an old school nostalgic feel, not quite old Hollywood but close. From the marquee to the box office the courtyard and the lobby the vibe brings back a mid 20th century feel. The auditorium and stage were set up beautifully with great acoustics and site lines. The seats were comfortable for the audience. Really enjoyed the whole experience! All in all a great way to enjoy the musical talents of Angelina Jordan at a venue that was perfect for a tuneup before her major tour.

    No sign or notice of the event cancellation
    Ivana E.

    This was my first time going to this theater for Hans Zimmer and other films. The event was cancelled but no email or text. When I got to the venue, there was no sign or notice to let the patron know it's been cancelled. Horrible drive to Glendale and even worst finding out the concert was cancelled.

    John S.

    Definitely a three-star/four-star tweener. THE GOOD It's a historic theater with a long history, and some of its exterior architectural details are interesting, especially considering what a Podunk place Glendale must have been in the 1920s. Besides the lovely old marquee and quaint Futurist (?) box office, there's a nice courtyard between the gates and the theater building itself. I came recently to see my cousin conduct the Armenian Pops Orchestra, and the outdoor area really enlivened the experience, as people had plenty of room to mingle in the perfect weather without crowding the theater itself. It was also fun after the performance, although the employees seemed a little too premature in shooing audience members off the premises entirely. The acoustics of the theater are very good, and the seating feels wide rather than deep, which makes it so that more people can be close to the stage. THE BAD It's an old theater. Some old theaters age like fine wine, but most start to show their age. Unfortunately, the Alex is showing its age. The seats have obviously been replaced many times over 100 years, but it doesn't look (or feel) like they've been replaced or reupholstered in the last thirty. The seats and rows could also use better, more visible numbers and letters, respectively, so that it's not so difficult to find your seat in the dark. The slope of the aisles as they approach the stage is nice and gradual, but when you enter the theater itself from the lobby, you have to go down two small sets of stairs, with different doors feeding into the same place. It seems like a minor thing, but that additional set of stairs really serves no purpose except to create more risk for a fall, especially if there's an emergency. The stage itself is very small for the size of the theater. This really only matters to the people performing here, so if you're thinking of using the venue for an event, be sure you have enough room for your performance. The interior of the theater is also shabby in a run-down rather than a classic way. Old places like this should transport you back in time to when they were new; they're not supposed to look old. They need to repaint or at least touch up the decorative details above and around the stage. I don't think it's advertised anywhere, but the Alex Theatre is supposed to validate parking for the municipal structure nearby on North Orange Street. I happened to know about this when I arrived, so I validated my ticket in the machine right away, but after the performance, the workers said that the machine wasn't working, so whoever parked in that structure and hadn't already validated their ticket ended up having to pay way too much for parking on a Sunday night. FURTHER THOUGHTS Am I being too hard on the old boy? Possibly. Its location is perfect, especially if you have time before the show to grab something to eat--you'll have plenty of choices within walking distance. It's also very close to the freeway. Still, after the buildup of the exterior structure and the marquee and the courtyard, the theater itself feels disappointing. I would definitely come back to see another musical performance, but there are plenty of better historic and new theaters around. The Alex doesn't stand out.

    Cassandra Y.

    The Service: Every staff we have encountered are very friendly & helpful. The Theater: It's a landmark in Glendale. Love the historical exterior look. Nice courtyard to hangout before the show. Mid size theater with good sound system. The Parking: They validate parking for 3 close by public parking structures. We went to 222 S. Orange which is about 2 minutes walk only.

    Gohar K.

    Alex theater is a landmark in Glendale, specially for Armenians. Most major shows and concerts happen here. I have been here so many times and always enjoyed my time here. A beautiful, clean and nice theater in the middle of Glendale. It's kept well and I really value that. Friendly staff helping everyone. Many restaurants and bars all around.

    Orlando S.

    Nice views throughout the place. Very clean and calm ambience. I'd come here anytime. The parking is almost free if you park in Orange St Parking structure. Don't forget to validate the ticket at the theater

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    Just had an event here a few weeks ago and everything was amazing! Luna is my girl! From start to…read morefinish, the host's hospitality was unparalleled. They went out of their way to accommodate my requests. The venue itself was simply breathtaking and the venue is well-maintained. The staff was attentive, friendly, and always available to assist with any inquiries or needs. It truly felt like they were there to make my event as pleasant as possible. The location is ideal and it has a big parking lot for your guests. Cleanliness was also top-notch. The venue was spotless, which added to the overall comfort and enjoyment of my event. I hold many events and I'm already counting down the days until my next one here! Thank you I Venue LA and team!

    I had a very unprofessional experience with this venue. Over several weeks, I visited twice in…read moreperson and was told the date I requested was confirmed and available, and that everything was ready as soon as I was ready to pay. It is a beautiful venue. Despite all of their earlier confirmations, the venue later declined my booking and claimed the date was unavailable, even though they had repeatedly assured me it was open. When I asked about alternative dates, they said they'd get back to me and never followed up. This forced me to completely rearrange my event on short notice. On top of that, the way I was treated in person felt noticeably different from how they spoke to or interacted with other clients. This made me feel unwelcome and singled out, which no customer should ever experience. Overall, the lack of communication, inconsistency, and unprofessional behavior made this a very disappointing experience. I genuinely hope they take this feedback seriously and improve how they treat prospective clients and handle bookings.

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    The appeal of this place is not offset by the negatives…read more It's really marketed as more of an exclusive experience. Kind of like a speakeasy. The service is a one out of five for sure. We had two separate servers because one went home during the middle of our dinner and both were equally horrible. Not even exaggerating when I say we waited at least 15 minutes after we asked for the check and there were probably only 10 tables in the entire restaurant. And we had to call her back over to ask for a second time. SMH. The food although flavorful was so ridiculously priced it was not even funny. I got a "ribeye ". Was literally eight thin slices of steak, like 1" x 1" size for $42! No, I will not be coming back here for so many reasons. The view is great. Castaways is definitely not what it used to be in the way of quality but at least you get more and you get the view. But definitely not worth it going to this place. It was quite a frustrating evening. Also, if you do decide to go here, just bring a coat when it's a little bit cooler in the evenings cause it does get cold up here and getting the staff to manage the heaters correctly is a whole other frustration. Oh, and valet is your only option for parking up here. It's kind of crazy because a few years ago you could just go park in the lot or the garage that's available there but now they're charging you $11 and it's chaos. I will say that the view up here is great though so if you're willing to forgo all of that for a view for like a one time date or something like that, it might be worth it

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    Came here to check out the art gallery and library grounds after work and was glad that they close…read moreon the later side. You really do feel the opulence as you drive through the mirador entrance up this long driveway to get to the library. Free parking but it does get packed since many people also park here to access the hiking trails next to the library. This is a beautiful library and many people do come here to study as I noticed most tables were filled. However, there is a loud buzzing sound from the lights but I guess it becomes background white noise if you are used to it. Portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Brand, their family and how the library was are on the library walls so you can learn more about how it all started. The art gallery this time around has an exhibit from Thinkspace, featuring artwork of over 70 artists, on now until March 29, 2025. I really enjoyed the art pieces and took photos of the ones that really impressed me. The grounds features Brand Park, the Japanese tea house (closes early like 3pm), Doctor's House, which is a historical house, and a couple of hiking trails. Overall, a cool place to check out and just 15 minutes away north from downtown Glendale if you need to grab a bite to eat.

    We love this place. Great Library. Great park. Always amazing community events happening here…read more The staff is very helpful and friendly. Bathrooms are always clean. I always want to take pictures of the main building as if I never have before and I always forget the front doors do not work. Did I already review this place? I forget. Thank you

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    Built in 1913, The York Manor was home to a Methodist congregation before transitioning into the…read moreYork Blvd Church of Christ in 1963. It sat vacant for a few years and briefly reopened as a performing arts space in 2013 but was forced to shut down. After being declared a historic monument, it underwent a complete renovation by new owners in 2015. The building changed hands again in 2023 and functions as an event center and a shared common workspace. This three-story venue has rooms upstairs. Downstairs is the main room with lofty ceilings, large windows, wood floors, a kitchen, bathrooms, and a stage for a DJ or live bands. Downstairs is a speakeasy style bar and the backyard is also a nice spot for an outdoor reception. I've driven by this place numerous times thinking it was just a church. I recently saw that there was a Holiday Market Place being held here so I stopped in to do some shopping. There was a man on the front lawn making pupusas and people sitting at tables enjoying them. Inside is quite spacious and there were several vendors selling their merchandise. The tables were nicely spaced apart, so it was easy to browse. This realty is a nice spot for an event or to use as a shared workspace. *Street parking only.

    edit: this place threatened the host to withhold deposit if I didn't remove my bad review on yelp…read more this is highly illegal under Consumer Review Fairness Act (CRFA). speak to me directly instead of being a bully. your actions were very unlawful and punitive. i can imagine what this place does to alter their reviews. terrible experience. original: no wonder this place is closing down. from what I gathered on both sides as an attendee, the host was not told that 'everything' needs to be tidied up and put away from even the simplest of cleanup like dishes wiped, garbage to be put away, and then dishes to be put back to crates.. CRATES. they barely had any garbage disposals for us to clean. main thing was the workers under the company look lazy and rude. if we didn't clean, they would keep the deposit. I don't think a reception of that size would be overlooked by the host and simply wasn't disclosed that significant detail. for the price of a different venue with all services for cleanup, seems like it's better to go somewhere else. plus, no parking and it's only street. interesting space but pass.

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    Best experiences I could ask for! Gorr and Vahan were great in organizing it even though we were…read morethe planners all alone. Our guest loved the food and the hospitality. Grand Venue is a must go-to venue for wedding and more!

    I am writing to formally address ongoing management issues at your venue involving Gor and Vahan…read more Their conduct today, and on previous occasions, has been unprofessional, disrespectful, and damaging to vendor relations. Timeline of today's incident: I arrived at 10:30 AM to begin setup for a wedding. I was never instructed to arrive after 11:00 AM. Despite kitchen staff being inside, I was refused entry and made to wait outside with all client florals. After setup, Gor approached me and asked when I would return to "clean up and retrieve the flowers." I politely explained, as I have before, that all florals are purchased by the client. They are not rentals. They are not recollected. The client may keep, gift, or dispose of them as they wish. Gor insisted it was my responsibility to remove the flowers. I clarified that we only retrieve our rental items: vases, candles, stands, and supplies owned by Farabelas Touch. I was told to return at 12:30 AM for pickup of rentals. My staff arrived at 12:00 AM to find the doors locked and the event already ended. We received no notice of the early closure. When I texted to inform them my staff was there, I was told that because we do not collect the flowers, we would not be allowed to retrieve our rental property, and to "come back on Wednesday." Direct quote received from your manager: "When u pick up flowers like every single florist everything will be perfect." This statement implies vendors are being pressured intentionally. Please be advised that under California law, once florals are sold and delivered, they are the client's property. The venue's contract is with the client, not with our company, regarding floral disposal. We are not your client. You may not bully or pressure vendors to remove property that does not belong to us. Gor and Vahan's behavior reflects poorly on your venue. They have harassed vendors, shown a lack of respect, and created unnecessary conflict. This impacts not only our company, but also the experience of your paying clients. I am requesting that ownership address this matter seriously. We expect: Clear communication on load-in/load-out times and access. Respect for our company policy that we do not recollect sold florals. Timely access to retrieve our rental property without games or retaliation. Professional conduct from all management toward vendors. We value our clients and want every event at your venue to run smoothly. That requires management that treats vendors as partners, not targets. I look forward to your prompt response and resolution. Sincerely, Farabelas Touch Floral Events INC | est. 2006

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