Happening now: Hero in Much Ado About Nothing
Pictured: Eden Espinosa as Beatrice, Stephanie Hinck as Hero, Ainsley Melham as Claudio, Shalyn Welch as Ursula, Benito Martinez as Leonato, and Seth Gilliam as Don Pedro
"Stephanie Hinck’s Hero is no shrinking violet" - The San Diego Union Tribune
"Stephanie Hinck gives Hero a sweetness underlined with some feistiness." - Broadway World
Bully for the production, and particularly for Hinck, by the by, for infusing Hero with something beyond the simpering fidelity of the wrongly-accused. Not only does she slap Don Jon across the face at her wedding, this Hero comes within an inch of not taking Claudio back once she is proven innocent." - Evan Henerson
"Stephanie Hinck’s Hero is no shrinking violet" - The San Diego Union Tribune "Stephanie Hinck gives Hero a sweetness underlined with some feistiness." - Broadway World Bully for the production, and particularly for Hinck, by the by, for infusing Hero with something beyond the simpering fidelity of the wrongly-accused. Not only does she slap Don Jon across the face at her wedding, this Hero comes within an inch of not taking Claudio back once she is proven innocent." - Evan Henerson
August 2-30, 2026
Lowell Davies Festival Theatre
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Barry Edelstein
Love, laughter, and mischief take center stage in one of the greatest romantic comedies ever written. Everyone can see that headstrong Beatrice and confirmed bachelor Benedick are perfect for each other—except Beatrice and Benedick! Their friends set out to bring them together, and soon elaborate schemes, false accusations, mistaken identities, and even a bumbling police force tangle in one of The Bard’s most beguiling theatrical delights. Celebrated Shakespeare director Barry Edelstein returns to the outdoor stage with this fast-paced, witty production full of colorful characters, brilliant wordplay, and genuine heart.
Buy tickets here: https://www.theoldglobe.org/pdp/26-season/much-ado-about-nothing/#?startDate=2026-08-01&%3FendDate=2026-08-31
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Macbeth
Oct 27th - Nov 21st
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Marcela Lorca
The Old Globe is pleased to announce Macbeth as this year’s Globe for All Tour production, bringing the beloved tragedy to communities across the region. Commonly known as “The Scottish Play,” this tour will feature a diverse company of artists performing for various economically, geographically, and culturally diverse communities throughout San Diego County and Tijuana, Mexico. Admission is free. This limited engagement will run for four weeks only, with performances starting on Tuesday, October 27 and running through Saturday, November 21, 2026.
Macbeth is one of Shakespeare’s most gripping and beloved plays. Driven by a mysterious prophecy and the fierce ambition of his wife, the noble warrior Macbeth seizes the crown of Scotland in his daring quest for glory. What follows is one of the greatest thrill-rides in world drama, as a marriage and a kingdom are shaken to their core by the forces of desire and destiny. Shakespeare’s electrifying tale of power and consequence brims with witches, omens, and restless spirits—making it a nail-biting theatrical experience for the Halloween season.
“This production will lean into the bold, adventurous pulse of one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays,” said Director of Arts Engagement Adena Varner. “It’s one of the greatest thrillers ever written and I’m excited to bring our Globe for All Tour closer to our community partners and families all across San Diego County and Tijuana.”