MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, THE TEMPEST, et al. Set for The Old Globe
By: Lauren Wolman Aug. 18, 2011
The Old Globe has announced it's upcoming events from September through December. Among the theatre's offerings are THE TEMPEST, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, and SOMEWHERE.
The schedule is as follows:
SEPTEMBER
May 29 - September 24, 2011 ? Lowell Davies Festival Theatre
2011 SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Ron Daniels
One of the most popular and charming of Shakespeare's comedies, Much Ado About
Nothing features Benedick, an arrogant and confirmed bachelor, and Beatrice, his favorite
sparring partner. While Beatrice and Benedick hide their infatuation beneath witty barbs,
young love blossoms as Hero and Claudio race to the altar. When the wicked Don John
conspires to break up the wedding will false accusations and misunderstandings prevent the
young couple's happy ending? Witty wordplay, passionate poetry and clever plot twists make
this the perfect romantic evening under the stars.
Previews May 29 and June 25, 26 and 28, opens June 29, closes Sept. 24.
Tickets start at $29. See last page for performance schedule.
INSIGHTS SEMINAR: Seminar series features a panel of artists from the current show.
Monday, June 27 at 7:00 p.m. FREE
POST-SHOW FORUMS: An informal question-and-answer session with cast members.
Wednesday, July 13 and Tuesdays, Aug. 2 and 16.
SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDEN: A series of informal presentations of ideas and insights
that enhance the theatregoing experience. Thursday, July 7, Saturday, Aug. 6 and
Wednesday, Aug. 31 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 11 at 6:00 p.m.
OUT AT THE GLOBE: An evening for GLBT theater lovers with a hosted wine and martini
bar, appetizers and door prizes. Thursday, Aug. 11, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. $20 (show sold
separately).
THANK GLOBE IT'S FRIDAY: Friday pre-show bash includes wine, martinis, appetizers and
dessert. Fridays, Aug. 5 and 12, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. $20 (show sold separately).
2011 SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
THE TEMPEST
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Adrian Noble
Romance, magic and a deserted island - Shakespeare's final and most beloved masterpiece
places the desire for revenge against the demands of love and captures the essence of the
human condition with its compelling and timeless themes. Marooned on a distant island with
his daughter Miranda, Prospero has spent 12 years perfecting his magic. When he learns
that a ship bearing his old enemies is sailing near the island, with the help of the spirit Ariel,
he raises a torrential storm, bringing within his grasp the enemies who robbed him of his
dukedom. An enchanted tale filled with humor, romance and adventure, The Tempest is
ultimately a story of redemption and forgiveness.
Previews June 5, 16, 17 and 18, opens June 19, closes Sept. 25.
Tickets start at $29. See last page for performance schedule.
Monday, June 13 at 7:00 p.m. FREE
POST-SHOW FORUMS: An informal question-and-answer session with cast members.
Tuesdays, July 5 and Sept. 6 and Wednesday, Aug. 24.
SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDEN: A series of informal presentations of ideas and insights
that enhance the theatregoing experience. Sunday, July 3, Wednesday, July 20, Thursday,
Aug. 18 and Friday, Sept. 23 at 7:00 p.m.
OUT AT THE GLOBE: An evening for GLBT theater lovers with a hosted wine and martini
bar, appetizers and door prizes. Thursday, Aug. 11, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. $20 (show sold
separately).
THANK GLOBE IT'S FRIDAY: Friday pre-show bash includes wine, martinis, appetizers and
dessert. Fridays, Aug. 5 and 12, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. $20 (show sold separately).
June 12 - September 22, 2011 ? Lowell Davies Festival Theatre
2011 SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
AMADEUS
By Peter Shaffer
Directed by Adrian Noble
Winner of the Tony Award for Best Play and the Academy Award for Best Film, Amadeus
weaves a confrontation between mediocrity and genius into a tale of breathtaking dramatic
power. In the court of the Austrian Emperor Joseph II, Antonio Salieri is the established
composer. Enter the greatest musical genius of all time: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Obsessively jealous of his God-given gift, Salieri realizes that his talent is no match for
Mozart's genius and sets out to destroy his rival. This theatrical masterpiece, part biography
and part murder-mystery, is filled with some of the greatest music ever composed.
Previews June 12, 21, 22 and 23, opens June 24, closes Sept. 22.
Tickets start at $29. See last page for performance schedule.
INSIGHTS SEMINAR: Seminar series features a panel of artists from the current show.
Monday, June 20 at 7:00 p.m. FREE
POST-SHOW FORUMS: An informal question-and-answer session with cast members.
Tuesdays, July 12 and Aug. 30 and Wednesday, July 27.
SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDEN: A series of informal presentations of ideas and insights
that enhance the theatre-going experience. Saturday, July 16, Tuesday, Aug. 9, Friday,
Sept. 9 and Thursday, Sept. 22 at 7:00 p.m.
OUT AT THE GLOBE: An evening for GLBT theater lovers with a hosted wine and martini
bar, appetizers and door prizes. Thursday, Aug. 11, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. $20 (show sold
separately).
THANK GLOBE IT'S FRIDAY: Friday pre-show bash includes wine, martinis, appetizers and
dessert. Fridays, Aug. 5 and 12, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. $20 (show sold separately).
ENGAGING SHAW
By John Morogiello
Directed by Henry Wishcamper
This unexpected new comedy follows the battle of wits and the real life romance between
socialite Charlotte Payne-Townshend and playwright George Bernard Shaw. When wealthy
heiress Charlotte Payne-Townshend sets her sights on the famed author of Pygmalion, Mrs.
Warren's Profession and Major Barbara, the challenge of romancing this confirmed bachelor,
philanderer and unromantic man is more complicated than in any of his stories. The New
York Times hailed Engaging Shaw as "a charming romantic comedy. If there's a minute of
the play that's less than clever, you'll be hard pressed to find it" and Variety cheered, "A
spirited and intelligent combat of words and sparkling banter."
Previews July 29-Aug. 3, opens Aug. 4, closes Sept. 4.
Tickets start at $29. See last page for performance schedule.
INSIGHTS SEMINAR: Seminar series features a panel of artists from the current show.
Monday, Aug. 1 at 7:00 p.m. FREE
POST-SHOW FORUMS: An informal question-and-answer session with cast members.
Tuesdays, Aug. 23 and 30 and Wednesday, Aug. 17.
OUT AT THE GLOBE: An evening for GLBT theater lovers with a hosted wine and martini
bar, appetizers and door prizes. Thursday, Aug. 11, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. $20 (show sold
separately).
THANK GLOBE IT'S FRIDAY: Friday pre-show bash includes wine, martinis, appetizers and
dessert. Fridays, Aug. 5 and 12, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. $20 (show sold separately).
Richard O'Brien'S THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
Book, Music and Lyrics by Richard O'Brien
Directed by Oanh Nguyen
When Brad and Janet, a clean-cut young couple from the suburbs, get caught with a flat in
the middle of nowhere, they seek help from the devilishly charming transvestite Dr. Frank N.
Furter. What they discover in his mysterious laboratory is a time warp of sexual and scientific
possibilities - and, perhaps, true love. The musical that became a movie and started a 35-
year nonstop cultural phenomenon is back where it is meant to be seen - live on stage.
Previews Sept. 15-22, opens Sept. 23, closes Nov. 6.
Tickets start at $29. See last page for performance schedule.
INSIGHTS SEMINAR: Seminar series features a panel of artists from the current show.
Monday, Sept. 19 at 7:00 p.m. FREE
POST-SHOW FORUMS: An informal question-and-answer session with cast members.
Tuesdays, Sept. 27 and Oct. 4 and Wednesday, Oct. 12.
OUT AT THE GLOBE: An evening for GLBT theater lovers with a hosted wine and martini
bar, appetizers and door prizes. Thursday, Oct. 6, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. $20 (show sold
separately).
THANK GLOBE IT'S FRIDAY: Friday pre-show bash includes wine, martinis, appetizers and
dessert. Fridays, Sept. 16 and Oct. 7, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. $20 (show sold separately).
ROCKY HORROR COSTUME BASH: A Halloween-themed fundraising event with cocktails,
hors d'oeuvres, dancing and a costume contest with the cast of the show. Friday, Oct. 28,
7:30 p.m. Tickets sold separately, please call (619) 231-1941 x2380 for more information. September 24 - October 30, 2011 ? Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre ? World Premiere
SOMEWHERE
By Matthew Lopez
Directed by Giovanna Sardelli
Old Globe Playwright-in-Residence Matthew Lopez's poignant new play is about one family's attempt to make its fantasy a reality. Gorgeous dance sequences are woven throughout the play and help to tell the story of Inez Candelaria and her three children's dream of a life in show business. With their building scheduled for demolition and their life together beginning to crumble, the filming of the West Side Story on the streets of their soon to be abandoned New York City neighborhood brings reality finally into focus. A World Premiere.
Previews Sept. 24- 28, opens Sept. 29, closes Oct. 30.
Tickets start at $29. See last page for performance schedule.
INSIGHTS SEMINAR: Seminar series features a panel of artists from the current show.
Monday, Sept. 26 at 7:00 p.m. FREE
POST-SHOW FORUMS: An informal question-and-answer session with cast members.
Tuesdays, Oct. 11 and 18 and Wednesday, Oct. 26.
OUT AT THE GLOBE: An evening for GLBT theater lovers with a hosted wine and martini
bar, appetizers and door prizes. Thursday, Oct. 6, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. $20 (show sold
separately).
THANK GLOBE IT'S FRIDAY: Friday pre-show bash includes wine, martinis, appetizers and
dessert. Friday, Oct. 7, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. $20 (show sold separately).
ODYSSEY
Music, Lyrics and Book by Todd Almond
Conceived and directed by Lear deBessonet
Odyssey is a special music theater event commissioned by The Old Globe in celebration of its 75th Anniversary. Director Lear deBessonet and writer Todd Almond's (Girlfriend, We Have Always Lived in the Castle, On the Levee) have reimagined Homer's epic poem as seen through the lens of contemporary San Diego. Odyssey will be performed by both professional artists and over 100 members of the San Diego community as part of the Globe's Southeastern San Diego Residency Project in the Lowell Davies Festival Theatre.
Schedule: Friday, Sept. 30 at 8:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 2 at
7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $15. See last page for performance schedule. OCTOBER
September 15 - November 6, 2011 ? Old Globe Theatre
Richard O'Brien'S THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
(See September listing) September 24 - October 30, 2011 ? Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre ? World Premiere
SOMEWHERE
(See September listing) September 30 - October 2, 2011 ? Lowell Davies Festival Theatre ? World Premiere
ODYSSEY
(See September listing) NOVEMBER September 15 - November 6, 2011 ? Old Globe Theatre
Richard O'Brien'S THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
(See September listing) November 6 - November 13 ? Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre
TWELFTH NIGHT
The Old Globe/University of San Diego Graduate Theatre Program
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Richard Seer
Shipwrecked on the rocky coast of Illyria, the lovely and plucky Viola disguises herself as a man to protect her honor in this strange land and finds employment as a page in the court of the lovesick Duke Orsino. But just as Viola falls in love with her new boss, the beautiful Olivia - whom Orsino is pursuing - finds herself attracted to this new young man, who's really Viola in disguise. Meanwhile, the servant Maria and the drunken Sir Toby Belch conspire to enact a riotous revenge on the hilariously presumptuous servant Malvolio. This magical comedy is filled with Shakespeare's most indelible comedic characters and sidesplitting situations.
Ticket prices will be announced at a future date. See last page for performance schedule. November 19 - December 31, 2011 ? Old Globe Theatre
Dr. Seuss' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!
Book and Lyrics by Timothy Mason
Music by Mel Marvin
Original Production Conceived and Directed by Jack O'Brien
Original Choreography by John DeLuca
Directed by James Vasquez
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is a wonderful, whimsical musical based upon
the classic Dr. Seuss book. Back for its 14th incredible year, the family favorite features the
songs "This Time of Year," "Santa for a Day" and "Fah Who Doraze," the delightful carol from
the popular animated version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Celebrate the holidays as
the Old Globe Theatre is once again transformed into the snow-covered Whoville, right down
to the last can of Who-hash.
Previews Nov. 19- 25, opens Nov. 25, closes Dec. 31.
Ticket prices will be announced at a future date.
Showtimes vary throughout the run of the production. Please visit our website for a complete
list of performance times: www.TheOldGlobe.org.
GRINCH CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING: Annual tree lighting on The Old Globe Plaza to
include special performance by the cast. Sunday, Nov. 20 at 6:00 p.m. FREE November 26 - December 31, 2011 ? Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre ? World Premiere
SOME LOVERS
Music by Burt Bacharach
Book and Lyrics by Steven Sater
Academy and Grammy Award-winning music legend Burt Bacharach joins forces with Tony
Award winner Steven Sater (Spring Awakening) for a World Premiere musical that reimagines The Gift of the Magi, the classic O. Henry Christmas tale, for today's audiences.
On Christmas Eve, estranged lovers Molly and Ben are haunted by the memory of happier
times, and like the unforgettable melody of a favorite song, their memories conspire to bring
them together again. A timeless love story that takes place over 20 years, Some Lovers
features a new score by Bacharach.
Previews Nov. 26- 30, opens Dec. 1, closes Dec. 31.
Ticket prices will be announced at a future date. See last page for performance schedule. DECEMBER November 19 - December 31, 2011 ? Old Globe Theatre
Dr. Seuss' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!
(See November listing) November 26 - December 31, 2011 ? Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre ? World Premiere
SOME LOVERS
(See November listing)
EDUCATION
Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., September 10 & 24 and October 8 & 22
Karen and Donald Cohn Education Center
THEATRE TOTS
Theatre Tots is a series of 90-minute Saturday morning classes that introduce children ages
4, 5 and 6 to the art of acting through the exploration of children's literature. Led by an Old
Globe Teaching Artist, the students are introduced to the elements of story, voice, movement
and imagination through an interactive read-aloud story time. Parents return for the final 15
minutes of class to watch their children perform a short play presentation of the story of the
day.
Visit the education page at www.TheOldGlobe.org or contact
GlobeLearning@TheOldGlobe.org for more information or to sign up for one or more
sessions
San Diego Awards - Live Stats
Best Musical - Top 3
1.
THE WULFEATER (Tenth Avenue Arts Center)
14% of votes
2.
SHREK (Carlsbad Community theater)
9.9% of votes
3.
FOOTLOOSE (A-List Theatre)
7.7% of votes
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