The Old Globe Announces Holiday Ticket Offerings

The Old Globe has some great ideas to simplify your holiday shopping this year! Might we suggest tickets for the family to our 18th Annual Production of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, a San Diego multi-generational family tradition, which runs now through December 26! Or for the hard-to-please culture aficionado in the group, gift an assortment of theatre experiences withSeason Tickets-or a Gift Certificate-to share great theatre year round! An Old Globe Subscription package-choose from four or six shows from our exciting upcoming season-offers world-class theatre at substantial savings, along with the peace of mind that comes with knowing seats are reserved, as well as additional privileges and benefits.

For those who can't get enough Grinch in their lives, choose from a fabulous assortment of Seussian treasures to make your heart grow three sizes this season at the Globe's Helen Edison Gift Shop, and solve all your shopping crises! There are Grinch Dolls Large and Jumbo, Max the Dog and Cindy-Lou Who Dolls, Grinch Sleep Pants and Boxers, Grinch Hats Small and Large, Cat in the Hat Top Hats, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Hardcover Books and Broadway Cast CDs ... something to evoke the spirit of Grinchmas all year round! The Gift Shop is only open during performances, the Gift shop is open 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. weekdays, and 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. weekends. Items not available on the Globe website.

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is a wonderful, whimsical musical based upon the classic Dr. Seuss book. Back for its 18th incredible year, the family favorite features the songs "Santa for a Day," "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch," and "Welcome, Christmas (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.

The Globe's 18th annual production of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! runs on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the OldGlobe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center, through Saturday, December 26. The Grinch is directed by James Vásquezwith book and lyrics by Timothy Mason and music by Mel Marvin. The original production of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! was conceived and directed by Jack O'Brien with Additional Lyrics by Theodor S. Geisel, Additional Music by Albert Hague, and original choreography by John DeLuca.

Broadway veteran J. Bernard Calloway makes his Old Globe debut as The Grinch. Calloway was an original cast member of two Tony Award-winning shows: Memphis (2010 Best Musical, also La Jolla Playhouse) and All the Way (2014 Best Play). Returning for her third year is Taylor Coleman of Carmel Valley, alternating in the role of Cindy-Lou Who with Mikee Castillo of Serra Mesa, making her Globe debut. Three-time San Diego Theatre Critics Circle Award winner Steve Gunderson returns as Old Max and marks his lucky 13th appearance in The Grinch at the Globe. Blake Segal, recently seen at the Globe in Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery and the national tour of Mary Poppins will scale Mt. Crumpit as Young Max.

Rounding out the cast of The Grinch are Robert J. Townsend (Papa Who), Bets Malone (Mama Who), Geno Carr (Grandpa Who), Nancy Snow Carr (Grandma Who), Emily Sade Bautista and Breanna Laureti (Annie Who), Hourie Klijian and Gabriela Marin (Betty-Lou Who),Giovanni Cozic and Levi Laddon (Boo Who), and Brandon Saldivar and Elliot Weaver (Danny Who); ensemble members Scotty Atienza,Jacob Caltrider, David Kirk Grant, Elisa Guerra, Kyrsten Hafso-Koppman, Ava Harris, Katrina Heil, Brooke Henderson, Kennedy Nibbe, Clay Stefanki, Hannah Tasto, Jill Townsend, Kelsey Venter, Max Wieczorek, Braelyn Willis, and Catalina Jewel Zelles; andJames Vásquez (Swing).

This season's production features Musical Direction by Elan McMahan, Additional Choreography by Bob Richard, and Restaged Choreography by James Vásquez. The Grinch creative team also includes John Lee Beatty (Scenic Design), Robert Morgan (Costume Design), Pat Collins (Lighting Design), Paul Peterson (Sound Design), Anita Ruth (Orchestrator), Joshua Rosenblum (Vocal Arrangements and Incidental Music), David Krane (Dance Music Arranger), Caparelliotis Casting (Casting), and Leila Knox (Production Stage Manager).

The Old Globe will once again offer a sensory-friendly performance of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! on Saturday, December 12 at 10:30 a.m. Following very successful performances the past three years, The Grinch will be performed for children on the autism spectrum and their families, as well as other families with special needs that may appreciate the welcoming and supportive environment this performance provides.

Ticket prices start at $59 for adults and $49 for children (17 years and under). Children under age 3 will be admitted to 11:00 a.m. performances only, which are open to all ages. At the 11:00 a.m. performances only, children under the age of two are free, but must occupy the same seat and sit on the lap of a parent or guardian in attendance. Regardless of age, each audience member, including babes in arms, must have a ticket to be admitted into the theatre. Tickets can be purchased online at www.TheOldGlobe.org, by phone at (619) 23-GLOBE, or by visiting the Box Office. For a complete playing schedule, go to: www.theoldglobe.org/tickets/production.aspx?PID=12148.

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is supported in part through gifts from Production Sponsors Audrey Geisel, Bank of America,Random House Children's Books, SDG&E, and ViaSat. Globe Literacy and Education Initiatives, including free student matinees, are supported in part by Brian and Paula Powers, Bumble Bee Seafoods, Gloria Rasmussen, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

LOCATION and PARKING INFORMATION: The Old Globe is located in San Diego's Balboa Park at 1363 Old Globe Way. There are numerous free parking lots available throughout the park. Guests may also be dropped off in front of the Mingei International Museum. The Balboa Park valet is also available during performances ($12), located in front of the Japanese Friendship Garden. For additional parking information visit www.BalboaPark.org. For directions and up-to-date information, please visit www.TheOldGlobe.org/Directions.