SAN DIEGO–The Old Globe will present a free, one-night-only event, Barry Edelstein In Conversation with Richard Nelson, Richard Pevear, and Larissa Volokhonsky, on February 14 at the theatre. Continuing his very popular interview series, Edelstein sits down with translator/director Nelson—a great American playwright, at once a poet of the stage and an innovator of theatrical […]

SAN DIEGO–Cygnet is thrilled to revisit one of its favorite musicals, Stephen Sondheim’s A Little Night Music, which was a hit with critics and audiences in 2008. The Tony Award winning musical is considered one of Sondheim’s most beloved works, and features stunning melodies including the popular “Send in the Clowns.” Cygnet’s production is directed […]

SAN DIEGO–Broadway/San Diego-A Nederlander Presentation has announced their 2018-2019 season of time-tested and contemporary Broadway classics coming to San Diego Civic Theatre. The new season, sponsored by San Diego County Credit Union, begins with a little slice of heaven with the irresistible Broadway hit and beloved film, Waitress. Next is Broadway’s most beloved musical, the […]

SAN DIEGO–Cygnet Theatre launched its 16th season of entertaining, thought-provoking and inspiring theatre. All eight plays explore different themes, different communities and different stories…each designed to support our mission to “startle the soul, ignite debate and embrace the diversity of the community” The season kicks off with coconuts, killer rabbits, and flying cows in the Tony-award winning […]

SAN DIEGO–The Old Globe’s 2017-2018 season continues with the announcement of the complete cast and creative team of a top-notch revival of Oscar Wilde’s endlessly entertaining comedy The Importance of Being Earnest. Maria Aitken will direct the Globe’s handsome production of this timeless world classic—an unmissable opportunity to see what the London Telegraph calls “the […]

SAN DIEGO–Producer Jeffrey Seller announced that Austin Scott and Nicholas Christopher will join the first national tour of “Hamilton” as Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, respectively. Scott’s credits include the Off-Broadway cast of “One Day.” Christopher is currently playing John in the Broadway revival of Miss Saigon and played George Washington in “Hamilton” on Broadway. […]

SAN DIEGO–The Old Globe believes that theatre matters and their work each day is to make theatre matter to more people. The public is invited to the Globe’s latest free AXIS event, The Journey Encore Installation, from Wednesday, October 4 to Sunday, October 8. The presentation is interactive and participatory, and everybody is welcome to […]

SAN DIEGO–Everyone’s favorite comedian Carol Burnett, will be taking the stage December 11 at Copley Symphony Hall for a one-night-only evening of laughter and reflection. During  “An Evening of Laughter and Reflection,” Burnett will take questions from the audience and show video clips in a format that harkens back to the legendary openings of The […]

SAN DIEGO–The Old Globe latest free AXIS event, Saturday Morning Salsa, will be held August 19 on the Globe’s Copley Plaza, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center in Balboa Park. The free 10 a.m. to 12 noon event will begin with an open dance led by professional dance instructor and Salsa World Champion Carlos […]

SAN DIEGO–The Board of Directors of The Old Globe named Timothy J. Shields as Managing Director. A nationally respected arts leader, Shields will work together with Erna Finci Viterbi Artistic Director Barry Edelstein to lead San Diego’s flagship arts institution. Both Shields and Edelstein will report jointly to the Board of Directors. Currently the Managing […]