One of the city's preeminent cultural attractions for over 75 years, this Tony Award-winning regional theater complex in Balboa Park (between the Museum of Art and the Museum of Man) comprises three distinct venues that stage a total of 15 plays and musicals annually, several of which have gone on to Broadway. The flagship 580-seat Old Globe Theatre, based on Shakespeare’s famous London facility, was built in 1935 for the California Pacific International Exposition; the outdoor 612-seat Lowell Davies Theatre hosts the summer Shakespeare festival each year to great acclaim; and the intimate 250-seat Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre is an arena stage known for more experimental fare. The family-friendly musical, Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," is a perennial holiday smash. No food and drink is allowed in any of the theaters, but Lady Carolyn's Pub in the courtyard offers soups and sandwiches, wine, and beer.
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The Old Globe
1363 Old Globe Way
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Neighborhood
Balboa Park
Transportation
Bus: 3, 7, 120
Phone
619/234-5623
Prices
Tickets $35–$72, senior/student/military discounts available
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1363 Old Globe Way San DiegoNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.