The Old Globe's 2027 Season Is Five World Premieres and a Musical Headed for Broadway

Overview

The Old Globe has announced eleven productions for 2027, running from the end of January to the middle of October.

And the shape of the season is the story.

Five are world premieres. One is a pre-Broadway tryout. Only two are classics.

That's a theatre making new work rather than reviving safe ones — and for a regional house of this size it's an unusually confident programme.

Here's the practical thing, and it's the reason to read this in November rather than next spring.

Every show has its own on-sale date, and they're staggered across the year.

They start with The Balusters on January 8 and run through to Fancy Dancer on August 13 — eleven separate on-sale dates, every one of them a Friday. If there's something here you want good seats for, the date to diarise is the on-sale, not the opening.

The Season, In Order

The Balusters

January 30 – February 28, 2027 · On sale January 8

A regional premiere comedy, direct from Broadway. The Globe's own line: "Property values are up. Civility is down. The hit Broadway comedy where good neighbors go bad."

Directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.

A suburban-neighbours comedy opening in late January is a smart piece of scheduling — it's the least demanding thing in the season and it's placed where people need that.

Jake

February 20 – March 14, 2027 · On sale January 15

World premiere drama. "The truth behind a viral post will be revealed."

Directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch.

August Rush: A New Musical

March 27 – May 2, 2027 · On sale February 12

This is the big one.

A pre-Broadway world premiere musical adapted from the 2007 film, directed by Kathleen Marshall — a three-time Tony winner for choreography.

"Pre-Broadway" means what it says: the Globe is where this gets built before it goes to New York. That's the ticket people will be talking about, and it's the longest run of the season at five weeks. February 12 is the on-sale date to set an alarm for.

Mother Russia

April 17 – May 9, 2027 · On sale March 5

A new play by Lauren Yee — one of the most-produced playwrights working in American theatre, and a San Diego connection worth noting.

Their description: "When the Iron Curtain fell, the laughter started up!"

Holy Moses, A Comedy of Biblical Proportions

May 22 – June 20, 2027 · On sale April 9

World premiere comedy by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen, directed by Greenberg.

If those names are familiar, it's because they also wrote Ebenezer Scrooge's BIG San Diego Christmas Show — the Globe's current holiday production. So the house has a relationship with this writing team, and they're giving them a world premiere.

Three-headed Monster

June 5–27, 2027 · On sale April 30

World premiere, produced with South Coast Repertory. Directed by H. Adam Harris.

A co-production with SCR means the show has a second life in Orange County, which is usually a sign of a piece they have real confidence in.

As You Like It

June 15 – July 11, 2027 · On sale May 7

Shakespeare's comedy, directed by Awoye Timpo.

One of two Shakespeares in the season, and the lighter of the pair.

Mexodus

July 2 – August 1, 2027 · On sale May 21

A two-person musical performed with live looping, directed by David Mendizábal.

Live-looped musicals are a genuinely different thing to watch — the performers build the score in front of you, in real time. If you've never seen one, this is the one to try.

Rope

July 17 – August 8, 2027 · On sale June 4

A thriller adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher, directed by May Adrales.

This is the play behind Hitchcock's film — the 1929 stage original that the 1948 movie was based on. Seeing the source after knowing the film is its own pleasure.

King Lear

August 8 – September 5, 2027 · On sale June 25

Shakespeare, with Jay O. Sanders in the title role, directed by the Globe's artistic director Barry Edelstein.

Sanders is a serious stage and screen actor and Edelstein is a Shakespeare specialist — this is the season's prestige booking and the one most likely to sell out on name alone.

Fancy Dancer

September 24 – October 17, 2027 · On sale August 13

A solo piece written and performed by Larissa FastHorse, directed by Chay Yew.

FastHorse is the first known Native American woman to have a play produced on Broadway. A solo show written and performed by her closing the season is a strong note to end on.

All the On-Sale Dates

Every one is a Friday. Set the ones you care about:

| On sale | Production |

|---|---|

| January 8 | The Balusters |

| January 15 | Jake |

| February 12 | August Rush |

| March 5 | Mother Russia |

| April 9 | Holy Moses |

| April 30 | Three-headed Monster |

| May 7 | As You Like It |

| May 21 | Mexodus |

| June 4 | Rope |

| June 25 | King Lear |

| August 13 | Fancy Dancer |

Tickets and Discounts

The Globe doesn't publish ticket prices online. Pricing sits inside their booking calendar, so the only published route to a figure is the Box Office: (619) 234-5623, open Tuesday to Sunday, 1 p.m. to final curtain, closed Mondays.

Discount programmes they do publish:

• Under 30 — if you're between 18 and 29 you qualify, on select performances. One ticket per ID, non-transferable, ID checked at pickup. A companion aged 30 or over pays full price. Sign up to their email list — they say that's the only way to receive these offers
• Tix4Teens — for under-18s, though not for children under 13. All ticket holders must be present at pickup
• Blue Star — active-duty military, Reserve, National Guard and dependents. Two tickets per military ID, with valid ID required at pickup
• Groups of 15 or more get discounts on select dates, with handling fees waived

Season packages are offered in both curated and choose-your-own form.

Parking — and a Change Worth Knowing

The Globe is in Balboa Park, which now has paid parking. But there's good news for theatregoers.

Since March 2026, enforcement in Balboa Park ends at 6 p.m. Which means most evening performances park free.

For matinees and anything before six:

• Level 1 lots (Organ Pavilion, Alcazar, Casa de Balboa, Space Theatre, South Carousel) — $10 up to four hours, $16 all day
• Level 2 lots (Pepper Grove, Palisades, Bea Evenson, Marston Point, Federal, Upper Inspiration Point) — $10 all day
• Level 3 (Lower Inspiration Point) — first three hours free, then $10 all day
• Street meters — $2.50 an hour, $10 daily maximum

If you live in the City of San Diego, it's cheaper still — Levels 2 and 3 are free all day for verified residents, and Level 1 drops to $5 for four hours. Verification costs a one-off $5 and takes a couple of days, so do it before the season starts rather than the night of.

Valet is $25 pre-booked or $27 on the night, evening performances only, from the Zoo parking structure with a shuttle to Copley Plaza.

Free trams run 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Inspiration Point to Plaza de Panama, every ten to twelve minutes.

One navigation warning from the Globe themselves: don't put their street address into GPS. 1363 Old Globe Way is only a ten-minute drop-off zone. Navigate to a car park instead.

Good to Know

• Five world premieres in one season. That's the headline.
• August Rush goes on sale February 12 and it's headed for Broadway. Set a reminder.
• King Lear is on sale June 25 and has the biggest name attached.
• All eleven on-sale dates are Fridays.
• Evening performances park free since enforcement ends at 6 p.m.
• City residents can park free in Levels 2 and 3 with a $5 one-off verification.
• Prices aren't online. Call (619) 234-5623.
• Don't GPS the street address — it's a drop-off zone only.
• Join the email list if you're under 30. They say it's the only way to get those offers.

Why It's Worth It

A regional theatre could fill a year with revivals nobody would complain about. The Globe has instead programmed five world premieres, a co-production, a pre-Broadway musical, a live-looped two-hander and a solo piece by a writer who made Broadway history.

Two Shakespeares hold it together, and one of them has Jay O. Sanders in it.

That's a season worth planning around rather than dipping into. Pick two or three now, diarise the on-sale dates, and park after six.

For more things worth doing, browse our events calendar.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's in the Old Globe's 2027 season? Eleven productions: The Balusters, Jake, August Rush, Mother Russia, Holy Moses, Three-headed Monster, As You Like It, Mexodus, Rope, King Lear and Fancy Dancer.

When does the season start? The Balusters opens January 30, 2027. The season closes with Fancy Dancer on October 17.

What's the biggest show? August Rush: A New Musical, March 27 to May 2 — a pre-Broadway world premiere adapted from the film, directed by Kathleen Marshall. It goes on sale February 12.

How many world premieres are there? Five, plus the pre-Broadway August Rush and a co-production with South Coast Repertory.

How much are tickets? The Old Globe doesn't publish prices online. Call the Box Office on (619) 234-5623, open Tuesday to Sunday from 1 p.m.

Are there discounts? Yes — an Under 30 programme for ages 18 to 29, Tix4Teens for under-18s aged 13 and over, Blue Star for military and dependents, and group rates for 15 or more.

Where is the Old Globe? 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA 92101, in Balboa Park. Don't use that address in GPS — it's a ten-minute drop-off zone. Navigate to a Balboa Park car park instead.

How much is parking? Since March 2026 enforcement ends at 6 p.m., so most evening performances park free. Before that it's $10–$16 depending on the lot. Verified City of San Diego residents park free in Level 2 and 3 lots.

Which Shakespeare plays are on? As You Like It, June 15 to July 11, and King Lear, August 8 to September 5, with Jay O. Sanders.