The Old Globe News

Watch actor, and Old Globe Associate Artist and Board member, Robert Foxworth perform Shakespeare's Sonnet 117 as part of the Old Globe's Act Breaks series!

Fun, virtual ways to celebrate Shakespeare's 456th birthday from The Old Globe, Shakespeare'sGlobe, London's National Theatre and more!

The Old Globe today announced a tentative schedule for postponed spring productions. Though they don't have exact dates, as of today their plan is to resume performances this fall with the West Coast premiere of Faceless by award-winning playwright Selina Fillinger, directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch.

Five-time Tony Award nominee Michael John LaChiusa shared an exclusive song from his new musical The Gardens of Anuncia, which will have its world premiere at The Old Globe.

The Old Globe has released its 5th and 6th sessions for its free playwriting workshop, Community Voices.

Session 5 of On Book welcomes Emily Swallow, who played Kate in The Taming of the Shrew in 2010 at The Old Globe as she talks about the play and her experience performing it.

Not even these uncertain times could make the Old Globe miss the fifth annual Happy Birthday, Mr. Shakespeare!

Target Margin Theater has announced WE WILL CARE FOR YOU, a performative action distributing 100 face masks via bike messenger across Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens. Handmade by award-winning costume designers Dina El-Aziz, Ásta Bennie Hostetter, and Normandy Sherwood, 50 face masks will be available to the public for a contribution.

Check out Session Four of The Old Globe's free playwriting workshop, Community Voices.

3D+U is back with its fun and free Tuesday Line-Up.  Check out the schedule! Events are on Zoom, as noted.  

Benjamin Scheuer performed his acclaimed solo musical The Lion at The Old Globe in 2016. Now he performs one of the show's songs, 'Weather the Storm,' for Globe audiences.

The Old Globe has released a new video in its Flashback series! In the video, director Gordon Greenberg reflects on his high-octane work on the Huey Lewis musical The Heart of Rock & Roll, and introduces a clip from the show.

Explore the world of scenic design in Session 3 of Behind the Curtain, The Old Globe's free theatre workshop series.

The Old Globe's free playwriting workshop, Community Voices, has released its third session.

Check out Session 1 of The Old Globe's free playwriting workshop, Community Voices.

Check out the first two episodes of the new Behind the Curtain educational series from The Old Globe. 

The Old Globe believes that theatre matters, now more than ever, and is determined to continue to serve the public through theatre art. We consider it paramount that we continue to be a leader in programming for our community, and continue to support and maintain valued connections with those hungering for artistic content and continued personal growth. We are happy to announce additional free online programs, rescheduled dates for our valued summer Shakespeare classes, and a fundraising campaign, all part of The Old Globe's ongoing commitment to serve the public good by providing programs that make theatre matter to more people.

Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m. on Facebook Live! Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein will lead a special free online edition of Thinking Shakespeare Live!, focusing on Shakespeare's Sonnets. 

Now is the perfect time to listen to The Patrick Page Podcast with Michael Littig and Patrick Page!

Late last month, a small group of regional and not-for-profit theatres, all committed to finding ways to keep people connected to live theatre, came together by phone and email and Zoom to create the Play At Home project, a series of short plays commissioned specifically for this moment of unprecedented isolation to inspire joy and connection for all.