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The Old Globe

1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA 92101
San Diego, CA 92101

Upcoming Shows

FeaturedBEGIN AGAIN

Sep 6 – Oct 11, 2026

IN A CITY ALIVE WITH POSSIBILITY, TWO UNLIKELY DREAMERS DISCOVER THAT MUSIC HAS THE POWER TO CHANGE EVERYTHING

Topdog/Underdog

Sep 25 – Oct 18, 2026

Topdog/Underdog, directed by Steve H. Broadnax III, examines the complex relationship between two brothers, Lincoln and Booth, as they navigate their struggles for survival through the world of con games. This Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Suzan-Lori Parks captures themes of...

Macbeth (Globe for All Tour)

Oct 27 – Nov 21, 2026

The Old Globe's 12th annual Globe for All Tour brings a free production of Shakespeare's Macbeth to 25 venues throughout San Diego County and Tijuana, Mexico. Directed by Marcela Lorca, the production stars Conner Keef as Macbeth and Stephanie Hinck as Lady Macbeth, with Lance...

Review: OUR LADY OF THE SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER at TuYo Theatre

Review: OUR LADY OF THE SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER at TuYo Theatre

by ErinMarie Reiter · September 12, 2026

Our Lady of the San Diego Convention Center centers these experiences with care and humor, giving audiences a chance to know these migrant girls and what they experienced as children by capturing their fears, friendships, faith, and small moments of joy instead of as statistics or political talking …

Review: MENSA at OnStage Playhouse

Review: MENSA at OnStage Playhouse

by ErinMarie Reiter · September 10, 2026

There is no magic equation for solving political division, or for fixing a culture that increasingly seems to prefer arguing at one another rather than actually talking. Mensa doesn’t pretend to have that answer, but it does offer a nice opening to start the conversation.…

Review: NI MI MADRE Unpacks Motherhood with Humor and Grace at Diversionary Theatre

Review: NI MI MADRE Unpacks Motherhood with Humor and Grace at Diversionary Theatre

by Lucía Serrano · August 25, 2026

Mothers: the never-ending source of trauma, character development, personality... and love. Or, at least, the version they say they give and the other version of what you actually felt as their kid. These themes, and more, are explored in Ni Mi Madre, the Obie Award-winning one-man show written and…

Review: ROCK OF AGES at San Diego Musical Theatre

Review: ROCK OF AGES at San Diego Musical Theatre

by ErinMarie Reiter · August 23, 2026

San Diego Musical Theatre’s 'Rock of Ages' is a delightfully ridiculous blast of ’80s hair-band camp filled with talented performers, big vocals, energetic choreography, a live band, and enough rock ’n’ roll to make the audience feel like they have accidentally wandered onto the Sunset Strip…

Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Broadway San Diego

Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Broadway San Diego

by ErinMarie Reiter · August 21, 2026

When 'Water for Elephants' embraces the magic of the circus—the impossible made possible through acrobatics, illusion, movement, and extraordinary puppetry—it is absolutely captivating.…

Review: WE WILL ROCK YOU at New Village Arts

Review: WE WILL ROCK YOU at New Village Arts

by ErinMarie Reiter · August 18, 2026

In many ways, I am the target audience for We Will Rock You. I love Queen, I love theatre, and I love me some questionably bad sci-fi plotting. And yet, even I found myself wondering how much I was willing to overlook for the sake of the music.…

Past Shows

49 total · showing 1–10

Much Ado About Nothing

Aug 2 – Aug 30, 2026

Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Barry Edelstein, is set to enchant audiences at The Old Globe from August 8 to August 30, 2026. This beloved Shakespearean comedy follows the witty battle of wits between Beatrice and Benedick, as friends conspire to bring the two reluctant...

Cyrano

Jul 18 – Aug 9, 2026

Cyrano tells the story of a brilliant poet and swordsman who struggles with self-doubt due to his appearance. When the love of his life, Roxane, falls for another man, Cyrano aids him in wooing her while hiding his own feelings. This adaptation by Jason O’Connell and Brenda...

North by Northwest

Jul 3 – Aug 2, 2026

The Old Globe presents the North American premiere of North by Northwest, adapted and directed by Emma Rice, known for her innovative theatrical productions. This lively adaptation of the classic Alfred Hitchcock film follows ad man Roger Thornhill as he is mistaken for a spy...

Measure for Measure

Jun 14 – Jul 12, 2026

Measure for Measure explores themes of justice, morality, and desire in Shakespeare's complex narrative. When the Duke of Vienna goes missing, his strict deputy Angelo takes over, determined to enforce the law and eliminate vice. However, his moral rigidity is put to the test...

The Hombres

May 30 – Jun 21, 2026

The Hombres is a sharp comedy by Tony Meneses, directed by James Vásquez, that explores the dynamics of masculinity among a group of construction workers. After their incessant catcalling draws complaints from a nearby yoga studio, they are prompted by instructor Julian to...

Kim’s Convenience

May 15 – Jun 14, 2026

Kim's Convenience is a poignant comedy that explores the life of Mr. Kim, a Korean immigrant running a convenience store in Toronto while navigating the complexities of family and generational tensions. Written by Ins Choi, this play brings humor and heart to everyday struggles...

Alien Girls

Apr 18 – May 10, 2026

Alien Girls is a world premiere by Amy Berryman, directed by Jaki Bradley. The story centers on Tiffany, who is navigating pregnancy while her best friend, Carolyn, grapples with her own feelings about the life changes ahead. As Carolyn's candid essay on their friendship goes...

August Wilson’s Fences

Apr 4 – May 3, 2026

August Wilson’s Fences explores the complexities of fatherhood, identity, and legacy through the life of Troy Maxson, a former baseball star turned sanitation worker grappling with his unfulfilled dreams in 1957 America. Directed by Delicia Turner Sonnenberg, this Pulitzer...

Bartleby

Feb 20 – Mar 15, 2026

Fiasco Theater Company presents a new adaptation of Herman Melville's Bartleby, exploring the absurdities of work and individuality set in an 1850s law firm. Directed by Emily Young, this world premiere combines humor and existential reflection, portraying the chaos that ensues...

Fiasco Theater Company’s Bartleby

Feb 20 – Mar 15, 2026

Fiasco Theater Company’s Bartleby is a world premiere adaptation of Herman Melville’s classic tale, reimagined for the stage by Noah Brody and Paul L. Coffey. Directed by Emily Young, this production centers around the peculiar character of Bartleby, who challenges the monotony...

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