The Old Globe

Interview: Karole Foreman of SANTA ZADDY in Los Angeles & San Diego
by Gavin Glynn - Oct 10, 2026

Karole recently appeared in Cygnet Theatre’s production of Sondheim's Follies, winning a San Diego Craig Noel Award for her performance. Other notable stage credits include the Old Globe’s production of Murder on the Orient Express, the reprise of Jelly’s Last Jam, at The Pasadena Playhouse, and regional appearances of her LA Ovation award-winning performance as Billie Holiday in Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill. She has won numerous Best Actress awards for the short film Light Bunny, by Valerian Zamel. Karole is a multi-hyphenate artist who has had an extensive career in stage, film, and television.  She also produces through her company Signal Hill Sandbox, Inc. and has won awards for her writing. Her most recent collaboration is a jazz holiday song SANTA ZADDY written with Damon Carter and Karl Vincent. https://release.landr.com/991048980792

THE 39 STEPS to Open at Laguna Playhouse This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2026

Laguna Playhouse will present the award-winning comedy THE 39 STEPS, adapted from Alfred Hitchcock's classic film. Four actors portray more than 100 characters in the spy thriller production directed by Hunter Foster.

Video: 'Fake Flowers' from BEGIN AGAIN at The Old Globe
by Joshua Wright - Oct 8, 2026

The Old Globe shared a clip of the new song 'Fake Flowers' from Begin Again, the world premiere musical now playing on its Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in San Diego.

Chilina Kennedy and Max Monnig Will Join THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2026

Chilina Kennedy will step back into the role of Myrtle Wilson, and Max Monnig will make his Broadway debut as Tom Buchanan in the Broadway musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby.

Amy Herzog & Tina Satter Named 2026 Orchard Project Gala Honorees
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2026

The Orchard Project will honor playwright Amy Herzog and writer-director Tina Satter as 2026 Inspiration Honorees at its annual gala, celebrating artists whose work spans Broadway, film, and television.

Kristy Cates Will Lead Industry Presentation of THE UNWITTING MAGICIAN
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2026

Jeremy Dobrish's theatrical experience will present a special industry showcase with WICKED veteran Kristy Cates on October 19, 2026 at Ripley-Grier Studios in New York. Cates will perform without seeing the script until the performance begins.

IMPRESSIVE, SINCERELY to Have World Premiere at Lower East Side Bookstore
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 5, 2026

Robert Norman's deadpan comedy about an American author in Germany will have its world premiere at P&T Knitwear bookstore, directed by Alex Hare and starring Amara James Aja and Annika Burley.

Katie Rose Clarke, Carrie St. Louis, and More Will Lead DOLLY: A TRUE ORIGINAL MUSICAL on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2026

The five leading cast members have been announced for the Broadway production of DOLLY: A True Original Musical, who were hand-picked by Dolly Parton herself.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 1, 2026- Matthew Morrison Returns to JUST IN TIME and More
by - Oct 1, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 1, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Exclusive: First Look at Train's BEGIN AGAIN Musical at the Old Globe
by Michael Major - Sep 30, 2026

Watch a first look video preview of the pre-Broadway engagement of Begin Again, based on the film written and directed by John Carney, the new musical will feature music and lyrics by Pat Monahan and the band Train.

Ato Blankson-Wood to Replace Wayne Brady in MS. BLAKK FOR PRESIDENT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2026

Tony Award nominee Ato Blankson-Wood is set to join the production in the role of Terence Alan Smith/Joan Jett Blakk in MS. BLAKK FOR PRESIDENT, replacing Wayne Brady.

The Cell Unveils 27 Resident Artists for 2027-28 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2026

the cell in Chelsea will present 22 new projects from over 27 resident playwrights, composers, designers, and interdisciplinary artists developing new work through readings, workshops, and staged productions.

Jeanna de Waal, Sara Al-Bazali and More Set for Upcoming 54 Below Shows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2026

54 Below will present performances featuring Broadway talent including cast members from Diana The Musical, Heathers, and Illinoise, alongside Tony Award nominees and performers from hit shows.

DrumatiX to Perform at The Ford as part of the LA Philharmonic's LA Soundscapes Family Concerts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2026

DrumatiX will bring a 45-minute performance combining tap dance, body percussion, found objects, and audience interaction to The Ford as part of the LA Philharmonic's LA Soundscapes Family Concerts.

Beyond Spring Awakening: Remembering Duncan Sheik’s Remarkable Musical Legacy
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 27, 2026

On September 17th, we lost Duncan Sheik, a major composer and influence on 21st century theatre, whose music for Spring Awakening pushed the art form forward. Sheik was impressively prolific. While the headline of his theatre career may be the impactful Spring Awakening, his career was filled with over a dozen other varied and worthwhile theatrical projects, in addition to his achievements in popular music. He wrote music and sometimes lyrics for an impressive slate of musicals in addition to composing music for plays, and amassed a notable collective of collaborators on his many shows. 

Marc delaCruz and Alexa de Barr Join MEMOIRS OF AMOROUS GENTLEMEN Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2026

Marc delaCruz and Alexa de Barr have joined the cast of MEMOIRS OF AMOROUS GENTLEMEN, a new musical with music by Duncan Sheik and direction by Rob Ashford, premiering off-Broadway at The Night Egg.

Review: BEGIN AGAIN at The Old Globe
by ErinMarie Reiter - Sep 19, 2026

'Begin Again' at the new musical The Old Globe has plenty of heart, terrific performances, and a theatrical imagination that makes making music feel almost tangible.

Video: BEGIN AGAIN Director Lorin Latarro Talks Musical at The Old Globe Seminar
by Rachel Stone - Sep 18, 2026

The Old Globe shared footage of a Vicki and Carl Zeiger Insights Seminar in which director Lorin Latarro discusses the world premiere musical Begin Again with artistic director Barry Edelstein.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 18, 2026- First Look At Ariana Madix in JUST IN TIME and More
by - Sep 18, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 18, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Video: Pat Monahan and More Talk BEGIN AGAIN Pre-Broadway Run in San Diego
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2026

Begin Again composer Pat Monahan, director Lorin Latarro, and stars Emma Busse (Gretta) and Patrick Heusinger (Dan) have shared insight into the new musical's pre-Broadway engagement at The Old Globe in a new exclusive video.