San Diego Old Globe Theatre

Jeffrey Demunn, Star of AMC’s “The Walking Dead,” Takes on Willy Loman in the Old Globe’s Revival of Death of a Salesman

Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced the casting of Tony and Emmy Award nominee Jeffrey DeMunn as Willy Loman in the Globe’s upcoming revival of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman. DeMunn currently stars as Dale in the hit AMC TV series “The Walking Dead” and was nominated for a Tony Award for his harrowing [...]

Patti Murin to Star as Emma in Jane Austen’s Emma – A Musical Romantic Comedy

Adam Monley and Will Reynolds Co-Star in the Musical by Tony Award Nominee Paul Gordon Executive Producer Lou Spisto announced the principle casting for Jane Austen’s Emma – A Musical Romantic Comedy.  The musical, with book, music and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Paul Gordon and direction by Tony Award nominee Jeff Calhoun, will star [...]

Tickets on Sale for the Old Globe’s “Plaid Tidings – A Special Holiday Edition of Forever Plaid”

Tickets are now available for The Old Globe Theatre‘s production of “Plaid Tidings – A Special Holiday Edition of Forever Plaid.” The production runs from Nov. 27 – Dec. 26, 2010, at the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre. “Plaid Tidings” continues the story of the singing group whose lives were lost in an accident involving [...]

Old Globe Opens Welcome to Arroyo at Lincoln Performing Arts Center

Repeating its success of last season, the Old Globe Theatre opens “Welcome to Arroyo” next week as the second year of the theater’s Southeastern San Diego Residency Project kicks off. The play, which runs at Lincoln Nov. 4-7, gives students and the community the opportunity to see first-rate theater without going to Balboa Park. In [...]

Tickets on Sale for The Old Globe’s “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”

Jeff Skowron will return as the Grinch in the Globe’s 13th annual production of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Skowron made his Globe debut as the Grinch in last season’s production. The annual holiday musical, directed by James Vasquez with book and lyrics by Timothy Mason and music by Mel Marvin, will run [...]

Shakespeare Intensive to Present Twelfth Night & As You Like It

The Old Globe’s third annual Summer Shakespeare Intensive for teens will conclude on Monday, August 16, with a bilingual (English/Spanish) performance of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night and As You Like It. The four week program began on July 19 and is a unique opportunity for local High School actors and actresses to refine their skills as [...]

The Old Globe Extends Its Two Current Hit Shows

Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced that the World Premiere of Robin and the 7 Hoods – A New Musical and the West Coast Premiere of Tony Award winner Joe DiPietro’s The Last Romance will each receive a week of additional performances due to popular demand at The Old Globe. Originally set to close on [...]

Craig Noel, Founding Director of The Old Globe, Dies at 94

Craig Noel, Founding Director of The Old Globe, died at his home in San Diego of natural causes on April 3.  He was 94 years old.  Noel was a significant figure in the development of American theater, having led the Globe from its earliest days as a community organization to an internationally renowned institution.  Over [...]

The Old Globe Invites Students For An Intense Summer Of Shakespeare

Auditions for The Old Globe’s 2010 Summer Shakespeare Intensive will be held on March 13 and 14.  The four week program is a unique opportunity for High School actors and actresses to refine their skills as performers in a professional setting.  The Intensive will take place on weekdays, July 19 – August 16, with full [...]