CORNELIA, FIRST WIVES CLUB Set For The Old Globe May-August

THE OLD GLOBE announces calendar for May - August, 2009

Cornelia

By Mark Olsen

Directed by Ethan McSweeny

May 16 - June 21

*Opening Night May 21 at 8pm

World Premiere
From the creator of the hit HBO series "Big Love" comes an epic slice of history centering on 1970s Alabama politics. Beautiful, divorced beauty queen Cornelia Folsom is a force of nature who works her way into the heart of Governor George Wallace. Together they plan to take over the state and then the White House until an assassination attempt halts his presidential campaign. But no obstacle is too great for Cornelia to overcome, as she secretly harbors her own political ambitions amidst a hostile campaign staff, her rarely sober mother, and southern shenanigans in this sweeping, provocative tale of sex, power, and bare-knuckled American politics.
Tickets: $44-$66; (619) 23-GLOBE or www.TheOldGlobe.org

Performances: - Sun/Tue/Wed at 7pm

- Thu/Fri/Sat at 8pm

- Matinees: Sat/Sun at 2pm

The First Wives Club

Book by Rupert Holmes

Music and Lyrics by Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland

Directed by Francesca Zambello

July 15 - August 16

*Opening Night July 22 at 7pm

World Premiere
The world premiere of The First Wives Club - A New Musical, is based on the best-selling novel and Hollywood blockbuster of the same name. This Broadway-bound musical features a book by Tony winner Rupert Holmes (Curtains!, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Say Goodnight Gracie) and a score by Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland, the threesome who created hits for Martha and The Vandellas, The Miracles, Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops and The Supremes.

Tickets: $49-$82; (619) 23-GLOBE or www.TheOldGlobe.org

Performances: - Sun/Tue/Wed at 7pm

- Thu/Fri/Sat at 8pm

- Matinees: Sat/Sun at 2pm

LOWELL DAVIES FESTIVAL THEATRE

(Outdoors)
SUMMER SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

Cyrano de Bergerac

By Edmond Rostand

Directed by Darko Tresnjak

June 13 - September 27

*Opening Night: June 27 at 8pm

(running in nightly rotation with The Twelfth Night and Coriolanus)

Set in Paris in 1640, Cyrano de Bergerac is a classic tale of romance and tragedy. Talented poet, swordsman and Cadet in the French army, Cyrano falls in love with the beautiful Roxane but lacks the confidence to reveal his true feelings due to his abnormally large nose. Resigned to his loss, Cyrano offers to help his fellow soldier Christian win her affections by writing love letters on his behalf. Roxane falls in love with author of the letters not realizng it is Cyrano. His tender verse gives voice to the inarticulate, dashing Christian, gaining him her heart just before both men depart for war. This classic romantic story is laced with swagger, gallantry and sacrifice, and some of the most beautiful verse ever written.

Twelfth Night

By William Shakespeare

Directed by Paul Mullins

June 17 - September 27

*Opening Night: July 1 at 8pm

(running in nightly rotation with Cyrano de Bergerac and Coriolanus)
One of the Bard's most beloved comedies, Twelfth Night centers on the beautiful heroine Viola, shipwrecked in a strange land. She disguises herself as the boy "Cesario" and works her way into the court of Duke Orsino. Impressed by this articulate and handsome young man, Orsino sends Cesario to woo Lady Olivia on the Duke's behalf, but Cesario speaks so eloquently that Olivia is soon smitten - not with the Duke, but with Cesario. Meanwhile Viola has fallen in love with Orsino and finds herself, along with an entire comic entourage, entangled in a web of disguises, mistaken identities and misplaced affections.
Coriolanus

By William Shakespeare

Directed by Darko Tresnjak

June 20 - September 27

*Opening Night: July 5 at 8pm

(running in nightly rotation with Cyrano de Bergerac and Twelfth Night)

Shakespeare's final tragedy is also considered one of his greatest. This powerful political drama tells the story of the great Roman general whose arrogance leads to his own downfall. One of Shakespeare's most provocative plays, Coriolanus is a mesmerizing tale that unfolds as both personal tragedy and political thriller. From exalted war hero - to heavy handed politician to finally, exile - Coriolanus is manipulated by his power hungry mother Volumnia (one of Shakespeare's great female roles) and his unwillingness to compromise his principles as his world spirals out of control in his crusade for vengeance.

Performances for the Lowell Davies festival theatre are: Tuesday through sunday at 8pm
Tickets: $19 - $68; (619) 23-GLOBE or www.TheOldGlobe.org

THE OLD GLOBE'S Arena Stage AT THE SAN DIEGO MUSEUM OF ART'S

JAMES S. COPLEY AUDITORIUM

The Price

By Arthur Miller

Directed by Richard Seer

May 9 - June 14

*Opening Night: May 14 at 8pm

The Old Globe's acclaimed "Classics Up Close" series continues with this deeply moving drama by Pulitzer Prize-winner Arthur Miller (All My Sons, Death of a Salesman). The Price tells the story of two brothers who reunite after sixteen years to sell off the remains of their family's possessions. Along with the old furniture are memories of choices the two brothers made when their father's fortunes crumbled during the Depression. One gave up his education and became a policeman to support his ailing father. The other left his family and went on to become a successful doctor. As they try to arrive at a price from an eccentric antiques dealer, they are forced to settle up in more ways than one as each man reexamines his life and uncovers family secrets.
Tickets: $39 -$59; (619) 23-GLOBE or www.TheOldGlobe.org

Performances: - Sun/Tue/Wed at 7pm

- Thu/Fri/Sat at 8pm

- Matinees: Sat/Sun at 2pm

The Mystery of Irma Vep

By Charles Ludlum

Directed by Henry Wishcamper

August 1 - September 6

*Opening Night: August 6 at 8pm

In Charles Ludlam's hilarious Obie Award-winning play, The Mystery of Irma Vep, Lady Enid, newly married to the controversial Lord Edgar, arrives at his castle estate on a "dark and stormy night" under the spell of his deceased first wife and haunted by something prowling the moors. She quickly encounters a werewolf, a vampire, an Egyptian princess and the mystery of Irma Vep, whose portrait hangs over the fireplace. This hilarious, tongue-in-cheek production celebrates and skewers such classics as "Rebecca," Wuthering Heights," "Jane Eyre," and The Raven" in a fun-filled evening. With dozens of lightning-fast changes, two actors portray all the roles - men, women and monsters - in this hilarious tour-de-farce.

Tickets: $39 -$59; (619) 23-GLOBE or www.TheOldGlobe.org

Performances: - Sun/Tue/Wed at 7pm

- Thu/Fri/Sat at 8pm

- Matinees: Sat/Sun at 2pm

 

SPECIAL EVENTS
Wine Lover's Nights

Taste a variety of samples at this casual pre-show party. Includes a hosted wine bar and tasting, with a selection of cheeses and fruit. Takes place from 6:30-7:45pm in the Globe's Lower Plaza, just steps away from your theatre seats. The cost is $19 per person, plus the price of a ticket to see the show. Available by subscription now - call the Ticket Office at (619) 234-5623. Purchase all four Wine Lovers events for only $76 (in addition to your Friday subscription).

Dates: Friday, May 22 for Cornelia

Friday, August 7 for First Wives Club or Twelfth Night

TGIF: Martini Night

Kick off the weekend in style with friends at TGIF Martini Night, our music-filled pre-show bash! Includes a hosted wine and martini bar, delicious appetizers and dessert, and live music from a local artist. The cost is $21 per person, plus the price of a ticket to see the show. Takes place from 6:30-7:45pm in the Globe's Lower Plaza, just steps away from your theatre seats. Available by subscription now - call the Ticket Office at (619) 234-5623. Purchase all four TGIF events for only $84 (in addition to your Friday subscription).

Dates: Friday, May 29 for Cornelia

Friday, August 14 for First Wives Club or Coriolanus

Out at the Globe

An evening for gay and lesbian theatre lovers and the whole GLBT community. This event includes a hosted wine and martini bar, delicious appetizers, and a pre-show mixer. Everyone is welcome. The cost is $21 per person, plus the price of a ticket to see the show. Takes place from 6:30-7:45pm in the Globe's Lower Plaza, just steps away from your theatre seats. Available by subscription now - call the Ticket Office at (619) 234-5623. Purchase all four "OUT" events for only $84 (in addition to your Thursday subscription).

Dates: Thursday, May 28 for Cornelia

Thursday, August 6 for First Wives Club or Cyrano de Bergerac

EDUCATION EVENTS

Insights Seminars

A great opportunity to get closer to the art, Insights Seminars with actors, designers and directors are offered for each Old Globe production. Artists from all phases of the production process meet with patrons in a lively exchange of ideas and insights that enhance the theatre-going experience. Insights Seminars begin at 6:30pm in the Old Globe, please not that all Insight Seminars for shows on the Copley stage will be held in the Old Globe Theatre, and conclude with an informal champagne reception. The seminars are FREE to all donors and subscribers. For those not in either category, single seminars are $5 per person, $3 for students and teachers. Insights Seminars are on Mondays.
Dates: May 11 for The Price

May 18 for Cornelia

Post-Show Forums

Join us after the show for an informal and enlightening question-and-answer session with cast members who will share with you the "inside story" of creating a character and putting together a production. Post-show forums are scheduled after select Tuesday and Wednesday evening performances.

Age appropriateness: Adults and high school/college student groups.

The post-show forums take place on: Tuesday, June 9; Tuesday, May 19; and Wednesday, May 27 for The Price and Tuesday, May 26; Tuesday, June 2 and Wednesday, June 10 for Cornelia.For more information, and for specific Post-Performance Forum dates, please contact the Box Office at (619) 23-GLOBE (234-5623).

Backstage Tours

Go behind the scenes at the Old Globe Theatre: performance spaces, history, shops and crafts areas. Public tours are offered most Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30am. Tickets: $5 for adults; $3 for seniors/students/military. Please call (619) 231-1941 x2142 for information and reservations.
Call (619) 23-GLOBE or visit www.TheOldGlobe.org for reservations or information about programs or events.

Plays, artists, dates and prices are subject to change without notice.

 

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