Erna Finci Viterbi

BIPOC Critics Lab Will Go Bi-Coastal With The Public Theater & The Old Globe
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026

The Public Theater and The Old Globe announced a partnership to co-host Jose Solís' BIPOC CRITICS LAB, marking the program's first bi-coastal cohort. Applications are now open for the 2026-27 season.

KIM'S CONVENIENCE San Diego Premiere Cast Unveiled At The Old Globe
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026

The Old Globe announced the full cast and creative team for the San Diego premiere of KIM'S CONVENIENCE, the award-winning comedy by Ins Choi that inspired the hit Netflix series, directed by Weyni Mengesha.

THE HOMBRES Full Cast & Creative Team Revealed At The Old Globe
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026

The Old Globe announced the cast and creative team for the San Diego premiere of THE HOMBRES, written by Tony Meneses and directed by James Vásquez, featuring Jonny Beauchamp, Martín Solá, and Jesse J. Perez.

The Old Globe Will Host 2026 Gala With Wayne Brady
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026

The Old Globe announced its annual gala, themed 'Escape Into a Fantasy,' will feature a special performance by Broadway star and multiple Emmy Award-winner Wayne Brady, with proceeds supporting the Globe's Arts Engagement department.

Wayne Brady to Perform at The Old Globe's 2026 Gala ESCAPE INTO A FANTASY
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026

The Old Globe announced its annual gala, themed 'Escape Into a Fantasy,' will feature a special performance by Broadway star and five-time Emmy winner Wayne Brady, with proceeds benefiting the theater's Arts Engagement department.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 28, 2026- THE LOST BOYS Opens At the Palace and More
by - Apr 28, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 28, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Trish Santini Named Managing Director at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2026

The Board of Directors of The Old Globe has appointed Trish Santini as Audrey S. Geisel Managing Director. Santini will work together with Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein to lead San Diego’s flagship arts institution.

The Old Globe to Present the Return of THINKING SHAKESPEARE LIVE!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2026

The Old Globe's event Thinking Shakespeare Live!, created and presented by the Globe’s Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein, will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the Old Globe Theatre.

The Old Globe Reveals Cast And Creative Team For FENCES
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2026

The Old Globe in San Diego has announced its upcoming production of AUGUST WILSON'S FENCES, directed by Delicia Turner Sonnenberg. The play, a profound exploration of family and identity, will run from April 4 to May 3, 2026, at the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage.

The Old Globe to Present Second Extension for HEDDA GABLER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2026

The Old Globe's production of Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler, which is led by film, television, and stage star Katie Holmes in the title role, has received a second extension.

HEDDA GABLER Starring Katie Holmes Extended at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026

The Old Globe will present a one-week extension for its 2026 season opener Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler. Film, television, and stage star Katie Holmes leads the cast in the title role.

Full Cast Set for Katie Holmes-Led HEDDA GABLER at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2026

The Old Globe has revealed the full cast and creative team for Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler. Film, television, and stage star Katie Holmes leads the cast in the title role.

The Old Globe Will Present 13th Annual Powers New Voices Festival
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 19, 2025

The Old Globe will present the 13th annual Powers New Voices Festival, a three-day play reading event featuring seven new plays by emerging and award-winning playwrights writing for the American theatre, including new works by San Diegans.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Woolly Mammoth Announces New AD, RSC Faces ‘financial peril’
by Alex Freeman - Dec 8, 2025

This week’s stories highlight a theater landscape in motion, with notable leadership shifts, community celebrations, and major institutional changes shaping the field. Helen Shaw’s appointment as Chief Theater Critic at The New York Times marks a significant moment in arts journalism, while audiences worldwide engage with the newly opened voting for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards. Onstage, Broadway prepares for star-studded fundraising at Red Bucket Follies, and regional companies navigate both exciting transitions and unexpected setbacks. Internationally, major UK institutions confront financial challenges and ambitious renovations, reflecting a moment of both reckoning and renewal across the global arts community.

BEGIN AGAIN Musical Will Premiere in San Diego in 2026 Ahead of Broadway Run
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2025

The new musical Begin Again, inspired by the Academy Award nominated film written and directed by John Carney, will have its pre-Broadway engagement next year.

Cast Set for HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! Spanish Translation at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2025

The Old Globe has revealed the full cast and creative team of a special concert presentation of ¡Cómo el Grinch robó la Navidad!, the world premiere Spanish language version of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

Cast and Creatives Set For Dr. Seuss's HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS at the Old Globe
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2025

The Old Globe has announced the full cast and creative team for its 28th annual production of Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Learn more about the show here!

The Old Globe Renames Technical Center in Honor of Ms. Rosemary Pope
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2025

The Old Globe renamed its Technical Center in honor of community leader Ms. Rosemary Pope in a ceremony held on Monday, October 6 at the facility on Market Street. Learn more!

The Old Globe Receives Grant From Prebys Foundation
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2025

The Old Globe announced it has received a grant of $1 million from the Prebys Foundation as part of a $13.375 million investment in San Diego County's arts and culture sector.

Robert Montano's SMALL to Have West Coast Premiere at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2025

The Old Globe has revealed the cast and creative team for the West Coast premiere of SMALL, written and performed by Drama Desk Nominee Robert Montano. Learn more!