The Old Globe

COUNT us in! 😈❤️ Tickets are now on sale for Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors! Get your tickets to the show that's already been extended twice and get ready to scream—with laughter! theoldglobe.org/dracula

Join our team! At The Old Globe we believe that theatre matters, and our commitment is to make it matter to more people. We are looking for people to join us whose work in every area of the company helps us make that a reality. Check out our current job openings and apply today: https://www.theoldglobe.org/jobs

Photo by Roxana Lopez Photography.

Commemorate your Henry 6 experience with one of our new tote bags! These bags can hold it all: crowns, roses, power, thrones, you name it! Available in two quotes in our Helen Edison Gift shop for $22.

Our gift shop is open on weeknight performance days one hour prior to showtimes through intermission and on weekends from 12:00 noon through evening intermissions.

A huge thank you to Robin Pogrebin of The New York Times for joining us at the world premiere adaptation of Henry 6👑🌹 We've now produced all 36 plays from the Bard's First Folio—and it was all made possible by the generous support from The Roy Cockrum Foundation. Read the full story below!

A Former Monk Who Won Powerball Is Giving Millions to Theaters Roy Cockrum has donated more than $25 million to 39 theaters, helping the Old Globe in San Diego stage the one Shakespeare play it had yet to produce.

It's time for the final flip of Duel Reality and happy trails to the incredibly talented troupe from The 7 Fingers!

The Old Globe is a proud member of the Professional Nonprofit Theater Coalition (PNTC) , a group of nearly 100 of the most prominent theatre companies in the country. The PNTC is advocating for the passage of the STAGE Act, which would provide crucial recovery funds for our sector as it continues to cope with the devastating financial consequences of the COVID pandemic. Today we are asking our friends to join tens of thousands of theatre lovers across America in asking elected officials for their support. Please help the PNTC help The Old Globe by urging your representatives to support the STAGE Act.

California Senators
Senator Laphonza Butler
202-224-3841 (Washington DC)
310-914-7300 (Los Angeles)

Senator Alex Padilla
202-224-3553 (Washington DC)
310-231-4494 (Los Angeles)

Congresspersons from San Diego Region
Juan Vargas
202-225-8045 (Washington DC)
619-422-5963 (Chula Vista)

Scott Peters
202-225-0508 (Washington DC)
858-455-5550 (San Diego)

For more representatives visit: usa.gov/elected-officials

“Duel Reality’s athleticism dazzles at the Globe!” The San Diego Union-Tribune

It’s the final week to see the artistry and acrobatics that are sure to keep everyone entertained! Join us before it closes on August 4.

https://www.theoldglobe.org/duelreality

“Duel Reality’s athleticism dazzles at the Globe!”

It’s the final week to see the artistry and acrobatics that are sure to keep everyone entertained! Join us before it closes on August 4.

We're one week out from the return of the popular event hosted by our very own Barry Edelstein! Join us next weekend as we dive deep and explore the language of Shakespeare. Limited tickets available: www.theoldglobe.org/ThinkingShakespeareLive

The San Diego Union-Tribune hails Henry 6 as “A major San Diego cultural event" and “An eye-popping thriller!” 👑🌹⚔️ Click below to read the full review and see what the praise is all about! https://loom.ly/vJCXLoQ

Theater review: Old Globe’s engrossing ‘Henry 6’ an eye-popping thriller With two-part adaptation by artistic chief Barry Edelstein, the 89-year-old Balboa Park theater finally completes the Shakespeare canon

The train is here! Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig is now on sale. Get ready for the west coast premiere and heart-pounding adaptation of this world-famous mystery – plus, check out its many upcoming events! Get your train tickets today: theoldglobe.org/orientexpress

Final days for Grinch kid audition submissions—submit by this Friday, July 26!

Children and adult casting notices for Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! are now live! Learn more on how you can be onstage for the holiday magic ♥️🎄https://www.theoldglobe.org/get-involved/auditions-and-assistant-directors/

We have 2 more exciting Community Nights stacked up beginning next week with BIPOC Theatre Night and then the week after with LGBTQIA+ Theatre Night. Begin the evening with a pre-show mixer and then see Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – 2B, a rollicking new play that reimagines the most iconic detective team of all time! 🤎🔍💋

https://www.theoldglobe.org/community-nights

Our Globe PRIDE lineup is here✨ The legendary Grace Towers returns with her posse of Drag Superstars and local artists from San Diego and Tijuana to delight us all🌈Plus, our amazing DJ Miki Vale will feature tracks and performances from local LGBTQIA+ artists. We will have drag, singing, dancing, spoken word, food truck and fun for the whole family. This party is not to be missed!

📆Sunday, July 21, 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. on our outdoor Copley Plaza.

Tonight is the final performance of our Pam Farr Summer Shakespeare Studio students! Over the last four weeks they have worked together creating original material, chatted with staff members, and learned immensely from local theatre professionals. We’re so proud of them and their work and always grateful for donors like Pamela Farr and Buford Alexander for their continued support of this youth program.

We may be juggling a lot this summer but tonight’s focus is all on Duel Reality! Happy opening night to this incredible company—this production is a must see, running now through August 4. 💙❤️

“This play comes from early in Shakespeare’s life, it’s very easy to understand and incredibly action packed. If you like Game of Thrones, then you'll love Henry 6!”👑🌹 Our very own Barry Edelstein hosted NBC California Live's Vicki Johnson for a sneak peak of the largest Shakespeare production we've ever done. Watch the full segment here: https://loom.ly/NhY3LwM

Get a sneak peek at the once-in-a-generation production of Shakespeare's “Henry 6” at The Old Globe Theatre California Live’s Vicki Johnson visits The Old Globe Theatre in San Diego and chats with director Barry Edelstein about this summer’s once-in-a-lifetime production of Shakespeare’s “Henry 6.”

The Old Globe mourns the passing of Dea Hurston, an exemplary civic leader who enriched San Diego immeasurably through her tireless advocacy for the arts. A City of San Diego Arts Commissioner for eight years, she served on many local theatre boards and supported numerous arts nonprofits in this community, including the Globe. Denied access during her childhood in segregated Ohio, Dea made it her life’s work to make the arts available to others. Her commitment to doing so helped the Globe open our Technical Center in San Diego’s Fourth District, and helped us lay the foundation for what would become our flagship community-based program, our Globe for All Tour. Alongside her philanthropic and public policy activity, Dea also developed an artistic practice of her own as a playwright of wit and insight. The Globe was proud to have her under commission, and we will cherish our up-close experience of Dea’s boundless joy and sly laughter. To her husband Osborn, her lifelong partner in supporting the arts, and to her entire family, the Globe extends our heartfelt condolences. We join countless San Diego artists whose lives and careers she touched in expressing our deep sorrow at the loss of a giant.

It’s a Shakespeare infused summer! The San Diego Union-Tribune take us behind-the-scenes of Duel Reality, an exhilarating production unlike anything you’ve seen before.

“This show is fierce and passionate, and the brilliant circus work and daredevil acrobatics help tell a story that Globe audiences will recognize: two star-crossed lovers manage to connect even though the groups they belong to are sworn enemies.”

Come see this high-stakes performance now playing through August 4!

Old Globe’s ‘Duel Reality’ will mix circus arts with Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ The show was created by Montreal’s The 7 Fingers troupe, which presented ‘Passengers’ here last year

Cool off before you come see a show with a new signature summer cocktail! Whether it's a classic margarita, a chilled glass of wine, or sparkling water, there's something for everyone this summer outdoor season. Cheers! 🍹

We're just a few weeks away from our next free AXIS event! 🏳️‍🌈 Our PRIDE Celebration is on Sunday, July 21 from 4:00–6:30 p.m. on our outdoor Copley Plaza — hope to see you there!

More on AXIS: https://www.theoldglobe.org/axis

Staff members from various departments at LGBTQ+ Luminaries Lunch with The San Diego LGBT Community Center 🌈

What a great day of celebrating with friends and supporting the work of !

We’ve detected a talented team of artists in our rehearsal room! 💋🔍🤎 Meet the cast and company of Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B as they begin their fast-paced and wildly entertaining ride on Baker Street! Tickets: theoldglobe.org/holmesandwatson

Henry 6 begins its epic journey tonight👑⚔️🌹 Go behind-the-scenes with The San Diego Union-Tribune and learn how this world premiere adaptation came to life with the help of our San Diego community! Full story here: https://loom.ly/n8ONXR4 📸 Photo by Rich Soublet Photography

Old Globe’s ‘Henry 6’ to be theater’s biggest production in its 89-year history San Diego theater completes the Shakespeare canon this summer with a massive project involving 1,000 San Diegans

That Hollywood Reporter Top 10 feeling!

Congrats to The Old Globe and University of San Diego Shiley Graduate Theatre Program on the top 10 ranking in The Hollywood Reporter’s 2024 Top 25 Drama Schools in the World.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/arts/best-drama-schools-2024-1235925897/

Our next Community Night is just 2 weeks away! In partnership with San Diego Collaborative Arts Project join us in an uplifting space for LGBTQIA+ patrons to socialize and enjoy theatre. ♥️ See you there on July 12!

https://www.theoldglobe.org/community-nights

Save the date for our 2024 Globe Gala! ✨ Join us on Saturday, September 21 under the stars for a Black & White Masquerade, a spectacular and magical event that promises to be an epic night to remember. Plus, featuring entertainment by Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit! Hope to see you there in supporting the Globe's nationally recognized arts engagement and artistic programs.

https://one.bidpal.net/globegala/welcome

Congratulations to our very own Jesse Perez. director of the Globe's MFA program at USD, who's become one of 10 American actors to take part in the prestigious 2024 Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program✨ https://loom.ly/B-1p3go

Theater News: San Diego at the Tonys, ‘Redwood’ on Broadway and more local stage news Many San Diegans will be tuning in to CBS at 5 p.m. Sunday, June 16, to watch the 77th Tony Awards ceremony in New York. This year’s ceremony features an unprecedented number of nominees from…