The Alex Theatre
216 N. Brand Blvd.
Glendale
(800)414-ALEX
This recently renovated and historic 1,450 seat theatre presents world class artists such as Marilyn Horne, Paul Taylor Dance Company, George Shearing, Philip Glass, Jason Alexander and many others. It is also the home for distinguished organizations like the Glendale Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles.

APU Theatre
Azusa Pacific University
PO Box 7000
Azusa, CA 91702-7000
(626)815-5035
APU Theater offers, on average, six quality productions a semesters, featuring a combination of family-friendly comedy, drama, and musical performances.

California Music Theatre
2500 East Colorado Blvd.
Suite 400M
Pasadena
(626)792-0776

Caltech Public Events
332 South Michigan Ave.
Pasadena
(626)395-3834
Since 1964, Caltech's Beckman Auditorium has played host to a variety of events ranging from Judy Collins to the Capitol Steps to the famed Coleman Chamber Music Series. Regular events include performing arts, science-for-the-layman lectures, travel films, and two chamber music series. Past special events have included presentations by David Hockney, Warren Buffett, and others.

The Comedy Clinic
at the Ice House
Pasadena

Dramatis Personae
Glendale
(818)398-9547
Dramatis Personae, the resident theatre company at Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge, is a classically based theatrical troupe of professional actors. Outdoor evening performances are held in the summer on the Sherman Stage.

Empyrean Promotions
Glendale
(818)754-5715
Bridging the best of Southern California's "club scene" to Glendale, every Thursday night Empyrean features live bands playing everything from rock to reggae, pop to punk. For more information contact Empyrean directly.

Glendale Centre Theatre
324 N. Orange St.
(818)244-8481
Entering its 50th year, the Glendale Centre Theatre presents the best of Broadway musicals and comedies in its intimate and unique 450 seat theater-in-the-round. Professional productions suitable for the entire family are standard and expected fare. Now in its third generation of family ownership, the GCT remains Glendale's leader in family entertainment.

Glendale Community College
Theatre Arts Department
1500 N. Verdugo Rd.
(818)240-1000 x5618
Aspiring to the highest standards of academic theatre, the Department presents five productions per year in its newly renovated 400-seat house. Classes are offered in all areas of theatre. GCC actively participates in the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival. (Call for class information.)

Glendale Parks, Recreation & Community Services
(818)548-3782
Glendale Parks, Recreation and Community Services offers theatrical opportunities for youths in performing arts, fine art camps and city-wide talent contest. The camps are taught by professionals.

Glendale Symphony Orchestra
P.O. Box 4626
Glendale CA 91222-0626
(818)500-8720
The Glendale Symphony Orchestra performs beloved classics, music loved by young and old, representing all points of view, walks of life and cultures around the world. The Orchestra has played for over 70 continuous concert seasons, and is known nationally and internationally.

Glendale Unified School District
(818)244-9355
For information concerning art, music, theatre and dance performances and activities at Glendale, Hoover and Crescenta Valley High Schools, call the GUSD Performing Arts Hotline.

Glendale Youth Orchestra
(213)613-1594
This Orchestra consists of 85 talented students from the City of Glendale and its surrounding communities. The Youth Orchestra, under the direction of Music Director and Conductor Christopher Fazzi, performs at the Alex Theatre.

Hama's Dance Center
1245 W. Glenoaks Blvd.
Glendale
(818)242-6110
From classical ballet to hip-hop, Hama's Dance Center offers quality training in the technique and art of dance for children and adult students at all levels. The Center also sponsors many performances and dance events throughout the community. (Call for class information.)

The Hollywood Bowl
Hollywood
(213) 850-2000

Jazz Dance L.A.
1245 W. Glenoaks Blvd.
Glendale
(818)242-6110
Jazz Dance L.A. Foundation, a non-profit organization is dedicated to promoting the unique art of jazz dance, through public performance and other special events. An annual concert featuring works by professional choreographers and dancers is held in Glendale every July.

The Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop
6425 Hollywood Blvd, 3rd Flr
Los Angeles
(213)465-9142
Since 1968, this group of composers, lyricists and book writers has worked to meet the highest standards of writing for musical theatre. The Workshop regularly presents free public reading of new shows in Glendale.

Los Angeles
Chamber Orchestra
(213)622-7001
The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra has achieved international recognition as one of the world's foremost musical ensembles, and continues its tradition of excellence under the leadership of Principle Conductor and Artistic Advisor Iona Brown during 1996/97 and begins a new era with Jeffrey Kahane as Music Director with the 1997/98 season.

Marmac Repertory Theater Company
P.O. Box 218
Glendora, CA 91740
(626)969-5342
Marmac Repertory Theater Company is a non-profit professional theater company committed to entertaining, educating and enriching the community through Broadway quality theatrical productions and an annual youth performing arts academy.

The Pasadena Playhouse
State Theatre of California, Inc.
39 South El Molino Ave.
(626)792-8672

The Stars Theatre
417 1/2 N. Brand Blvd.
Glendale
(Phone? Still in operation?)
Glendale's brightest star in the galaxy of entertainment venues is a state-of-the-art facility combining dinner, theatre and intimacy with live vocal and instrumental concerts, comedy, magic, dancing, sports coverage, plus international food and music festivals.