Alex Hodges to Be Honored at 2025 Theater Alliance Gala at L.A.’s YouTube Theater

Music industry legend Alex Hodges will be honored by the OVG Theater Alliance on Oct. 14, it was announced on Monday (June 30).

Hodges will be feted during the third annual Theater Alliance Gala, presented by DeKuyper at YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles. Aaron Egigian with the Segerstrom Center for the Arts will also be honored at the ceremony.

Hodge’s career has touched nearly every part of the live entertainment business, including work with such artists as Otis Redding, Gregg Allman, The Police and Stevie Ray Vaughan. He founded both the Paragon and Empire Talent agencies and is today the CEO of Nederlander Concerts, one of the largest independent concert promoters in North America and beyond.

Egigian is the founding lead of artistic programming at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts and recently retired after 39 years of service. He was instrumental in the Segerstrom Center’s diverse range of programming, from classical and jazz to cabaret and pop music.

Tickets are on sale now for the theater and Broadway-centric event designed to celebrate the men and women guiding the future of live performance across North America. Proceeds from the Gala for Theater Alliance — which annually convenes North America’s top venue executives, producers, touring professionals, artists and advocates — will benefit OVG’s Theater Alliance Fund to strengthen and sustain member venues.

“The gala promises to be an unforgettable evening, bringing the industry together from all across the country to celebrate those who work tirelessly on stage and behind the scenes in these timeless venues,” said Joe Giordano, vp at OVG Alliances. “We’re looking forward to a night of inspiration, community, and shared commitment to the future of the stage while raising critical support for the Theater Alliance member’s ongoing efforts.”

Noël Mirhadi, senior director for OVG’s Theater Alliance, called the gala “a valuable opportunity to spotlight the important work the Alliance does year-round,” noting, “we’re thrilled to honor leaders like Alex and Aaron, who embody the spirit of the Alliance by shaping the industry, creating opportunities and ensuring live theater continues to thrive.”

This year’s gala will mark the first time the event is held on the West Coast, explained Russell Gordon, vp/GM for the YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park. He called hosting the show “a tremendous honor” and that the event would “showcase the unparalleled experience our venue offers.”

Previous Theater Alliance galas were held at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville and Radio City Music Hall in New York.