The Old Globe, Theatre complex in Balboa Park, San Diego, United States.
The Old Globe is a theatre complex in Balboa Park, San Diego, containing three performance spaces with different sizes and designs. The main stage holds 600 seats, the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre offers 250, and a third venue is arranged for outdoor performances.
Architect Richard Requa designed the building in 1935 for the California Pacific International Exposition, drawing inspiration from London's historic Globe Theatre. After the fair, the structure remained and evolved into a permanent venue with national recognition.
Performances range from Shakespeare to modern drama, staged across three venues that take advantage of Southern California's warm evenings. Summer brings open-air shows under the stars, a tradition that draws families and regular theatergoers alike.
The address at 1363 Old Globe Way sits centrally within Balboa Park, where visitors find restaurants and parking nearby. Weekends and popular shows tend to bring larger crowds.
Nine productions moved from this venue to Broadway and earned Tony Awards, including Into the Woods. This transfer from a regional stage to major New York houses is rare in American theatre.
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