THE LAST GOODBYE, THE FEW, THE GRINCH, and BETHANY to Play The Old Globe, Oct 2013-Jan 2014

The Old Globe has announced its upcoming performance calendar, October 2013 - January 2014. Details below!

OCTOBER:

September 22 - November 3, 2013

Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage - Old Globe Theatre - Conrad Prebys Theatre Center
THE LAST GOODBYE
Conceived and Adapted by Michael Kimmel
Music and Lyrics by Jeff Buckley
Orchestrations, Music Direction and Arrangements by Kris Kukul
Choreographed by Sonya Tayeh
Directed by Alex Timbers

A musical adaptation of Romeo and Juliet featuring the incendiary songs of Jeff Buckley. That light in yonder window is still the east and Juliet is still the sun...but the sound in her bedchamber is all new: the sweeping, emotional and extraordinarily beautiful songs of the late rock icon. This unique work of theater is a remarkable fusion of the classic and the modern, melding Shakespeare's tragedy, in its original text and period, with some of the most passionate rock music of the past 20 years, staged with limitless invention by Alex Timbers, one of the true stage visionaries at work today.

Previews Sept. 22-Oct. 5, opens Oct. 6, closes Nov. 3.
Tickets start at $29. See last page for performance schedule.
POST-SHOW FORUMS: An informal question-and-answer session with cast members. Tuesday, Oct. 8 and Wednesday, Oct. 16.
OUT AT THE GLOBE: An evening for LGBT theater lovers with a hosted wine and martini bar, appetizers and door prizes. Thursday, Sept. 26, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. $20 (show sold separately).

September 28 - October 27, 2013 - World Premiere

Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre - Conrad Prebys Theatre Center
THE FEW
By Samuel D. Hunter
Directed by Davis McCallum

A world premiere comedy by Samuel D. Hunter, hailed by the Los Angeles Times as a "Face to Watch in 2013." In a small northern Idaho town, QZ keeps her struggling newspaper going by running personal ads from lovelorn long-haul truckers. When her publisher and former lover returns, QZ's romantic life jackknifes sharper than a runaway 18-wheeler on the I-90. A funny and bighearted play about our longing for connection and the barriers we place in our way.

Previews Sept. 28-Oct. 2, opens Oct. 3, closes Oct. 27.
Tickets start at $29. See last page for performance schedule.
INSIGHTS SEMINAR: Seminar series features a panel of artists from the current show. Monday, Sept. 30, 7:00 p.m. FREE
POST-SHOW FORUMS: An informal question-and-answer session with cast members. Wednesday, Oct. 9 and Tuesdays, Oct. 15 and 22.

NOVEMBER:

September 22 - November 3, 2013

Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage - Old Globe Theatre - Conrad Prebys Theatre Center
THE LAST GOODBYE
(See October listing)

November 9 - November 17, 2013

Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre ? Conrad Prebys Theatre Center MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
The Old Globe/University of San Diego Graduate Theatre Program By William Shakespeare
Directed by James Newcomb

Weaving wit, romance and comedy, Much Ado About Nothing is a whirlwind race to the finish line of "happily ever after." Everyone can see that confirmed bachelor Benedick and headstrong Beatrice are meant for each other-except for Benedick and Beatrice themselves. Love may conquer all, but not without a few battles along the way, and the verbal spars between these two lovers have never been so much fun to watch!

Opens Nov. 9, closes Nov. 17.
Tickets: $19 for the general public, $16 for students, seniors and military, $8 for USD students. See last page for performance schedule.

November 16 - December 28, 2013

Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage - Old Globe Theatre - Conrad Prebys Theatre Center
Dr. Seuss' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!
Book and Lyrics by Timothy Mason
Music by Mel Marvin
Original Production Conceived and Directed by Jack O'Brien
Original Choreography by John DeLuca
Directed by James Vásquez

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is a wonderful, whimsical musical based upon the classic Dr. Seuss book. Back for its 16th incredible year, the family favorite features the songs "This Time of Year," "Santa for a Day" and "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.

Previews Nov. 16-Nov. 20, opens Nov. 21, closes Dec. 28.
Tickets start at $24.
Showtimes vary throughout the run of the production. Please visit our website for a complete list of performance times: http://www.theoldglobe.org/tickets/production.aspx?PID=10832.

DECEMBER:

November 16 - December 28, 2013

Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage - Old Globe Theatre - Conrad Prebys Theatre Center
Dr. Seuss' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!
(See November listing)

:JANUARY

January 25 - February 23, 2014

Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre - Conrad Prebys Theatre Center
BETHANY
By Laura Marks
Directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch

The West Coast Premiere of a new American play praised by The New York Times as a "trenchant, compassionate, incisive drama." At the height of the foreclosure crisis, single mother Crystal loses more than her house. She's staying positive, though - with plenty of help from a roommate with theories, a motivational speaker with a secret and her colleagues at the Saturn dealership downtown. But optimism is no match for a bad economy, and before long Crystal's quest for what she's lost turns into something else: the fight of her life. Laura Marks' dark comedy explores just how far we'll go to get back what's ours.

Previews Jan. 25-Jan. 29, opens Jan. 30, closes Feb. 23.
Tickets start at $29. See last page for performance schedule.
INSIGHTS SEMINAR: Seminar series features a panel of artists from the current show. Monday, Jan. 27, 7:00 p.m. FREE
POST-SHOW FORUMS: An informal question-and-answer session with cast members. Tuesdays, Feb. 4 and 11 and Wednesday, Feb. 19.

PERFORMANCE TIMES:

Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage - Old Globe Theatre - Conrad Prebys Theatre Center Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m., Thursday - Saturday evenings at 8:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m.

Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre - Conrad Prebys Theatre Center
Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m., Thursday - Saturday evenings at 8:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m.

TICKET INFORMATION:

Discounts available for patrons 29 and under, full-time students, seniors, military and groups of 10 or more. (Contact Dani Meister at (619) 231-1941 x2408 for group information.) American Express, Discover, MasterCard and VISA accepted.

The Box Office is open Tuesday - Sunday, noon to final curtain. Call (619) 23-GLOBE or purchase tickets online at www.TheOldGlobe.org.

The Old Globe is located in San Diego's Balboa Park at 1363 Old Globe Way. Free parking is available throughout the park. Valet parking is also available ($10). For parking information visit www.BalboaPark.org.

Pictured: (from left) Eva Kaminsky stars as QZ, Michael Laurence as Bryan and Gideon Glick as Matthew in the World Premiere of Samuel D. Hunter's THE FEW, directed by Davis McCallum, Sept. 28 - Oct. 27, 2013 at The Old Globe. Photo by Jim Cox.

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