Alex Theatre
United States historic place
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The Alex Theatre is a historic performing arts and entertainment venue in Glendale, California, United States. Built in 1925, it has served as a landmark movie palace, community hub, and cultural anchor for the region. The theatre seats 1,400 and is known for its distinctive 100-foot neon tower designed by S. Charles Lee in 1940. After a major restoration in 1993, the Alex was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. Owned by the City of Glendale, the venue was managed by Glendale Arts from 2008 to 2021 before transitioning to SAS Entertainment Partners. It continues to host concerts, theatrical productions, film screenings, television tapings, and special events, drawing audiences from across Southern California.
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