In light of the devastating spread and impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and in compliance with the State of California’s and the County of Los Angeles’s Stay at Home lockdowns:
All performances through May 15th are cancelled.
We are in communication with the presenters of these shows regarding rescheduling, and patrons who have purchased tickets for the events affected by the cancellations will be contacted at the earliest possible regarding new performance dates, refunds, and related details. We thank you for your patience and understanding as we work as quickly as we can through this unprecedented situation.
If you have tickets for a performance past the April 30th timeline, please check the calendar page for that specific event for news and updates as they become available.
The Glendale Arts and Alex Theatre staff wish you health and safety throughout this time and look forward to seeing you back at the Alex when it is appropriate for us to reopen our doors.
Musical Theatre Guild presents a Staged Concert Version of
KISMET
Music & Lyrics: Robert Wright & George Forrest from the themes of Alexander Borodin
Book: Charles Lederer & Luther Davis
Based on the play by Edward Knoblock
Set in the exotic time of the fabled Arabian Nights, KISMET spins the fateful adventure-filled tale of glib-tongued street poet Hajj, a resourceful seller of rhymes, and his beautiful daughter Marsinah. It weaves a lush tapestry of romance and melody and features many favorites including ‘Stranger in Paradise,’ ‘And This Is My Beloved’ and ‘Baubles, Bangles and Beads.’
The Los Angeles Civic Light Opera commissioned composers Wright and Forrest to adapt the luscious classical melodies of Alexander Borodin. KISMET premiered in Los Angeles before opening on Broadway in 1953 during the middle of a newspaper strike. Having no reviews to help sell tickets, KISMET was perhaps the first musical to use the power of television to promote a show. It ran for 583 performances, starring Alfred Drake, Joan Diener and Richard Kiley. The recipient of three Tony® Awards, including Best Musical, KISMET was adapted into an MGM film in 1955.
PERFORMANCE ADVISORY
Late Seating: Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the event’s Presenter
DISCOUNTED PRICING
[See below for additional Per Ticket Fees & ADA Accessibility information ]
AAB LOYALTY PROGRAM MEMBER
Available Americana At Brand Concierge Desk Outlet only; not available online. 2 ticket limit. AAB Concierge must verify current AAB Loyalty membership status.
AEA MEMBER
Available Box Office Window/Americana At Brand Concierge Desk/Glendale Community College Box Office only; not available online. 2 ticket limit. Must show current Equity card.
CHILD (Ages 3-12)
Available Box Office Window/Americana At Brand Concierge Desk/Glendale Community College Box Office/Phone/Internet. Children age 2 & under who sit on a lap do not need a ticket.
GLENDALE ARTS INSPIRER
Contact Hilary Sbei at Glendale Arts Admin. Office for information on becoming a Glendale Arts INSPIRER – 818.243.2611 x18. 2 ticket limit.
GLENDALE RESIDENT
Available Box Office Window/Americana At Brand Concierge Desk/Glendale Community College Box Office only; not available online. 2 ticket limit. Must show current Driver’s License or other ID showing one of following Zip Codes: 91201-91208, 91210, 91020, 91214.
GROUP (15+)
Available Box Office Window/Americana At Brand Concierge Desk/Glendale Community College Box Office/Phone/Internet/Alex Theatre Group Sales at 818.243.7700 x216.
SUBSCRIPTION – 2019/2020 SEASON
Available Box Office Window/Phone/Internet.
PER TICKET FEES
A Restoration & Programming [RP] Fee and a Service [SRV] Fee are assessed in addition to Face Value [FV] price of every ticket.
FV Ticket Price of $0 – $20.00:
Total Per Ticket Fee = $4.50
• Walk-Up/Phone/Internet Purchase – $4.50: [$2.50 RP Fee + $2.00 SRV Fee]
FV Ticket Price of $20.01 & up:
Total Per Ticket Fee = $6 or $8
• Walk-Up Purchase – $6.00: [$4.00 RP Fee + $2.00 SRV Fee]
• Phone/Internet Purchase – $8.00: [$4.00 RP Fee + $4.00 SRV Fee]
ADA ACCESSIBLE SEATING INFORMATION
All seating areas other than the ADA Accessible seating area [Orchestra Row X] require a minimum of 8 stairs to access, and there is NO ELEVATOR. If you require ADA accessible seating: WALK-UP – Tell Ticket Agent at beginning of transaction. ONLINE – Click CHOOSE SEATS and select seat(s) from the ADA Accessible section [Orchestra Row X] on the Seat Map. You may purchase, subject to availability at the time of your ticket purchase, up to three companion seats per Wheelchair seat. By selecting and purchasing this seat you affirm that you have accessibility needs or that you are accompanying a patron who has accessibility needs. If you have questions about accessibility or do not see what you need, please contact the Alex Theatre Box Office at 818.243.7700 x217.