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The Last Romance Thru September 5

America's favorite mother comes home. Marion Ross (“Happy Days”, “The Drew Carey Show”, “Brothers & Sisters”) returns to The Globe to star with her life partner, Paul Michael in this new romantic comedy. A crush can make anyone feel young again – even a widower named Ralph. On an ordinary day in a routine life, Ralph decides to take a different path on his daily walk...one that leads him to an unexpected second chance at love. Relying on a renewed boyish charm, Ralph attempts to woo the elegant, but distant, Carol. Defying Carol's reticence – and his lonely sister's jealousy – Ralph embarks on the trip of a lifetime, and regains a happiness that seemed all but lost. The Last Romance is a heart-warming comedy about the transformational power of love. Pictured: Marion Ross as Carol Reynolds in Joe DiPietro's The Last Romance. Photo by Mark Baltzley.

• Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre— (619) 23-GLOBE — www.theoldglobe.org

African Summer Festival Thru September 6

Jambo! The Wild Animal Park's summer celebration of Africa is a colorful, bountiful festival that will immerse you in the sights and sounds of this fascinating and diverse continent. African Festival takes place daily through September 6. The Park stays open until 8 p.m. through August 21; until 6 p.m. from August 22 through September 3; until 8 p.m. on September 4 and 5; and until 5 p.m. on September 6. Start at the Plant Trader by picking up your souvenir “passport” and planning your trip to gather stamps in it at each of our event stations. There will be seven destinations you can reach on your journey, taking you to the most popular parts of the Wild Animal Park. You'll find a wide variety of family activities. • San Diego Wild Animal Park – www.sandiegozoo.org

 

Nighttime Zoo Thru September 6

Nighttime Zoo us an evening filled with enthralling, unusual, magical and comical performances, music and more – often when you least expect them! See what surprises are in store for you! • San Diego Zoo – www.sandiegozoo.org

 

Limelight: The Story of Charlie Chaplin September 7 thru October 17

Charlie Chaplin came to America an unknown and left amidst scandals and controversy. In between, he became one of the best-loved and most famous entertainers in the world. From the gritty streets and smoky music halls of London to movie screens across the globe, Limelight goes behind the camera to show how a comic genius found soaring success and later fell from grace. This thrilling world-premiere musical provides a captivating close-up on the man who changed motion pictures forever. Pictured: Robert McClure as "Charlie Chaplin" in La Jolla Playhouse's world-premiere musical LIMELIGHT: THE STORY OF CHARLIE CHAPLIN, music and lyrics by Christopher Curtis, book by Christopher Curtis and Thomas Meehan, directed by Michael Unger, playing September 7 -- October 17 in the Mandell Weiss Theatre; photo by Craig Schwartz.

• Mandell Weiss Theatre – (858) 550-1010 – www.lajollaplayhouse.org

 

Brighton Beach Memoirs and Broadway Bound September 14 thru November 7

Brighton Beach Memoirs—Coming of age is never easy—but it can be a hilarious. Meet Eugene Morris Jerome: he's 15, living in late-1930s Brooklyn, and thinks of little else but playing for the Yankees… and girls. But he's more suited to being a writer than a shortstop, and the girl of his dreams could never be the girl of his reality. His witty, perceptive commentary about his life, and the struggles of his overworked father, overbearing mother, overconfident brother, overcrowded house, and overly-gorgeous cousin, make this journey through puberty poignant, insightful and delightful.

Broadway Bound—Should Eugene Morris Jerome, of the Brighton Beach Jeromes, put family ahead of career? The career path he's on is writing rather than baseball, but he is still obsessed with un-gettable girls, and what were once the innocent musings of a teenage boy are now the bread and butter of his writing career. When he and his brother Stanley get their big break as radio writers, and their family's struggles become writing-fodder for anyone to hear, he is forced to face the reality that even living at home, with adulthood, comes consequences.

• The Old Globe Theatre — (619) 23-GLOBE — www.theoldglobe.org

 

Dostoevsky's Notes From Underground September 17 thru October 17

It's hard to be a righteous man in a corrupt world. Take a walk on the dark side as the "Underground Man" decides to walk away from it all in this searing and modern adaptation of Dostoevsky's masterpiece. Having resigned his position as a civil servant to live in isolation, the Underground Man holes up in a squalid traffic office cluttered with discarded equipment and wet snow. Obsessively reliving old wounds and spurning any chance at affection, the Man begins a descent into madness that is at times heartbreakingly funny, at times disquieting, but always unforgettable. Contains nudity, sexual situations, violence and strong language.

• Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre – (858) 550-1010 – www.lajollaplayhouse.org

 

Welcome to Arroyo's September 25 thru October 31

2010 Pulitzer Prize-finalist Kristoffer Diaz's Welcome to Arroyo's is a heartwarming story about a brother and sister finding their respective places in the world after the death of their mother. Alejandro is desperate to make Arroyo's the hottest lounge in New York to honor the memory of his mother, while Molly's desire to make her mark as a talented graffiti artist is at odds with her new infatuation with a rookie cop. Their struggle to move forward is made even more uncertain as they discover what might be a secret about their mother that could change the very foundation of their lives and, possibly, the history of hip hop music. Contains Strong Language. Pictured: Kristoffer Diaz.

• Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre— (619) 23-GLOBE — www.theoldglobe.org

 

2010 Shakespeare Festival: The Taming of the Shrew Thru September 26

Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew is the quintessential battle-of-the-sexes comedy! Baptista has two daughters that need to be married off – Bianca; docile, beautiful and much sought after by the noble men of the town, and Katherina; ill tempered and shrewish, with an acid tongue that no man can tame. As the oldest, Katherina must marry first – not that she much cares. Bianca's many suitors can't afford to wait, so in a wild scheme to find a husband for Katherina, they convince the wily Petruchio to take on the challenge of domesticating the willful “shrew.” Can Petruchio subdue Katherina's temper and win her bountiful dowry, or will she continue her shrewish ways? Pictured: Emily Swallow will play Katherina in The Taming of the Shrew at The Old Globe's 2010 Shakespeare Festival. Photo courtesy of The Old Globe. • Lowell Davies Festival Theatre — (619) 23-GLOBE — www.theoldglobe.org

 

Mix Tape Thru September 19

Take a seriously wild musical ride back to that most awesome of decades. Reagan was in the White House, Michael Jackson was at the top of the charts, lycra and legwarmers were the accessories du jour, and a “mix tape” of favorite tunes was the ultimate in self-expression. A lousy economy was about to bounce back like we'd never seen, set to the synthesized beat of 80s Rock. The Cold War was heating up, and with fingers on the nuclear button, the world was sure to end any moment. But for Generation X, life was just beginning. Put on your suspenders, pull out the Members Only jacket, do your hair up with a scrunchy, and “everybody cut footloose” with us in this totally rad musical world premiere.

• Lamb's Players Theatre — (619) 437-0600 —www.lambsplayers.org

 

King Lear Thru September 23

One of the greatest and most powerful dramas in western literature, King Lear is the ultimate family drama told against a background of intense political intrigue. Lear, an aging monarch, has decided to divide his kingdom between his three daughters – each to receive land and wealth in proportion to their declaration of love for him. Two of them compete to flatter their father, while the one loving daughter, Cordelia, refuses to play the game and is exiled. Seduced by his daughters flattery, Lear sets in motion a catastrophic series of events that will destroy his kingdom, his family and ultimately his sanity.

• The Old Globe Theatre — (619) 23-GLOBE — www.theoldglobe.org

 

2010 Shakespeare Festival: The Madness of George III Thru September 24

An international theatrical sensation that was later adapted into a film and nominated for four Academy Awards, The Madness of George III is a masterpiece of royal intrigue by renowned playwright Alan Bennett, a Tony Award®-winner for The History Boys. In the years immediately following the American Revolutionary War, this powerful play explores the majestic court of England's King George III and his deterioration into madness and his determination to hold on to political power from those around him. Pictured: Patrick Page will play King George in The Madness of George III and the Fool in King Lear, both directed by Adrian Noble, in The Old Globe's 2010 Shakespeare Festival. Photo courtesy of The Old Globe. Pictured: Miles Anderson will play King George in The Madness of King George III, directed by Adrian Noble. Photo courtesy of The Old Globe.

• Lowell Davies Festival Theatre — (619) 23-GLOBE — www.theoldglobe.org

 

Ruined November 16 thru December 19

Winner of the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. As a civil war rages in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mama Nadi runs a canteen where any soldier can put down his weapon and spend an evening in the company of beautiful women — for a price. But the good-time atmosphere of the brothel cannot hide the battles waged on the women who work there. This Pulitzer Prize-winning play is a hopeful, humorous and deeply-affecting portrait of a group of courageous women who are surviving in the midst of a civil war in Africa. Contains adult language and content.

• Mandell Weiss Theatre – (858) 550-1010 – www.lajollaplayhouse.org

 

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! November 20 thru December 26

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is a wonderful, whimsical musical based upon the classic Dr. Seuss book. Back for its 13th 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 Who-ville, right down to the last can of Who-hash. Pictured: Jeff Skowron as The Grinch and Anna Bahen as Cindy-Lou Who in the 2009 production of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! at The Old Globe. The annual holiday musical will run Nov. 20 - Dec. 26, 2010. Photo by Craig Schwart.

• The Old Globe Theatre — (619) 23-GLOBE — www.theoldglobe.org

 

The fifth annual Globe Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony November 21

The fifth annual Globe Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on Sunday, November 21 at 6:00 p.m. on the Globe's Copley Plaza. The ceremony will kick off the holiday season in conjunction with the presentation of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Designed by Grinch scenic designer John Lee Beatty, the unique tree will be located in the center of the Globe Plaza and remain for the run of the show. This fun family event will feature a special live performance by members of the Grinch cast and a delightful holiday snowfall on the Globe Plaza. Tickets to this free event are limited but may be obtained by subscribers and are included with the tickets to the November 20 performance at 4:30.

• Copley Plaza — (619) 23-GLOBE — www.theoldglobe.org