THE GRINCH, PYGMALION, A DOLL'S HOUSE and More Play The Old Globe, Dec 2012-March 2013

The Old Globe has announced its upcoming productions, running December 2012 through March 2013. More details below!

DECEMBER

November 17 – December 29, 2012
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 Vasquez

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is a wonderful, whimsical musical based upon the classic Dr. Seuss book. Back for its 15th 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. 17-23, opens Nov. 23, closes Dec. 29. Tickets start at $24. Showtimes vary throughout the run of the production. Visit the website for a complete list of performance times HERE.

December 15, 2012 at 10:30 a.m.
Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage - Old Globe Theatre - Conrad Prebys Theatre Center
AUTISM-FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE OF Dr. Seuss’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!

This year, The Old Globe will offer an autism-friendly performance of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Following in the footsteps of successful autism-friendly performances of The Lion King and Mary Poppins on Broadway, The Grinch will be performed in a friendly and supportive environment for children on the autism spectrum and their families. Slight adjustments will be made to the production, and additional features will help make the experience safer and more enjoyable for children with autism and other sensitivity issues, including a pre-show visit to the Globe, an online social story, a quiet area in the lobby during the performance and on-site volunteers to assist families as needed. Tickets start at $42.

JANUARY

January 12 – February 17, 2013
Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage - Old Globe Theatre - Conrad Prebys Theatre Center
PYGMALION
By George Bernard Shaw
Directed by Nicholas Martin

The Old Globe celebrates the 100th anniversary of Pygmalion with a lavish new production of George Bernard Shaw's masterwork starring Tony Award winner Robert Sean Leonard (TV’s “House,” Dead Poets Society). When speech professor Henry Higgins makes a bet with a fellow scholar that he can pass off a common cockney flower girl as the pinnacle of English society, he proves to be an expert in phonetics but a novice with people. Directed by Nicholas Martin (Broadway's Butley with Nathan Lane and Present Laughter with Victor Garber), Pygmalion is a charming classic full of wit and humor.

Previews Jan. 12-16, opens Jan. 17, closes Feb. 17. Tickets start at $29.

INSIGHTS SEMINAR: Seminar series features a panel of artists from the current show. Monday, Jan. 14, 7:00 p.m. FREE POST-SHOW FORUMS: An informal question-and-answer session with cast members. Tuesdays, Jan. 22 and 29 and Wednesday, Feb. 6.

OUT AT THE GLOBE: An evening for GLBT theater lovers with a hosted wine and martini bar, appetizers and door prizes. Thursday, Jan. 24, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. $20 (show sold separately).

January 26 – February 24, 2013
Southern California Premiere
Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre - Conrad Prebys Theatre Center
THE BROTHERS SIZE
By Tarell Alvin McCraney
Directed by Tea Alagi

Infused with music and the rhythms of the South, The Brothers Size blends West African mythology with a modern-day story of the Louisiana bayou. After his release from prison, Oshoosi Size seeks out his brother, Ogun, who is an upright and law-abiding car mechanic. When their family is threatened by the reappearance of a figure from Oshoosi's past, they must learn what it truly means to be brothers. Tarell Alvin McCraney's The Brothers Size is an emotional and theatrical tour-de-force.

Previews Jan. 26-30, opens Jan. 31, closes Feb. 24. Tickets start at $29.

INSIGHTS SEMINAR: Seminar series features a panel of artists from the current show. Monday, Jan. 28, 7:00 p.m.

FREE POST-SHOW FORUMS: An informal question-and-answer session with cast members, Tuesdays, Feb. 5 and 12 and Wednesday, Feb. 20.

FEBRUARY

January 12 – February 17, 2013
Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage - Old Globe Theatre - Conrad Prebys Theatre Center PYGMALION 
(See January listing)

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