Photo Flash: First Look at Michael Hayden And Sara Topham in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

Marshall makes her triumphant return as director to our Festival Theatre stage with one of the greatest romantic comedies ever, in a production full of colorful characters, passionate poetry, and Shakespeare's wittiest wordplay. Everyone can see that confirmed bachelor Benedick and headstrong Beatrice are meant for each other-except for Benedick and Beatrice themselves!

While their friends try to trick the bickering pair into admitting they're in love, their young sidekicks Hero and Claudio start a romance of their own. But will false accusations, broken promises, and even a nutty and bumbling police force prevent a happy ending?

CAST: Carlos Angel-Barajas (Claudio), Fred Applegate (Dogberry), Sam Avishay (Messenger), Michael Boatman (Don Pedro, Balthasar), Nora Carroll (Margaret), Yadira Correa (Conrade), Manoel Felciano (Don John), Michael Hayden (Benedick), Daniel Ian Joeck (Friar Francis), Jose Martinez (Watch), James Newcomb (Antonio, Verges), Renardo Charles Pringle Jr. (Messenger), Larica Schnell (Ursula), Jersten Seraile (Watch), Samantha Sutliff (Watch), Morgan Taylor (Hero), René Thornton Jr. (Leonato), Sara Topham (Beatrice), Wenona Truong (Sexton), Jared Van Heel (Messenger), Eric Weiman (Borachio). Musicians: Abigail Grace Allwein (Violin), James Michael McHale (Guitar).

CREATIVE TEAM: John Lee Beatty (Scenic Design), Michael Krass (Costume Design), Stephen Strawbridge (Lighting Design), Sten Severson (Sound Design), Stephen Flaherty (Composer, "Sigh No More"), Abigail Grace Allwein (Music Director), Ursula Meyer (Voice and Text Coach), Tara Rubin Casting/Laura Schutzel, CSA (Casting), Jess Slocum (Production Stage Manager).

BOX OFFICE WINDOW HOURS: Noon to final curtain Tuesday through Sunday. American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and VISA accepted.
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The Old Globe is located in San Diego's Balboa Park at 1363 Old Globe Way. Free parking is available throughout the park. Valet parking is also available ($14, advance reservation).

Photo Credit: Jim Cox

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