'Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!' 2026
Sunday: 10:30 AM
Sunday: 2 PM
Sunday: 5 PM
Tuesday: 7 PM
Wednesday: 7 PM
Thursday: 7 PM
Friday: 7 PM
Saturday: 10:30 AM
Saturday: 2 PM
Saturday: 5 PM
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November 4 – December 31, 2026
"Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" is a wonderful, whimsical musical based upon the classic Dr. Seuss book. Back for its 29th incredible year, the family favorite features the songs “Santa for a Day,” “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” and “Welcome, Christmas (Fah Who Doraze),” the delightful carol from the popular animated version of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" Celebrate the holidays as the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe’s Conrad Prebys Theatre Center, is once again transformed into the snow-covered Who-ville, right down to the last can of Who-hash.
Running time: One hour and 20 minutes. There is no intermission.
Age Requirements
For Ages 3+: Children under the age of three will not be permitted to performances of "Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! " with the exception of 10:30 AM All-Ages Performances. Each individual attending an afternoon or evening performance must have a ticket for their own seat for admission. Minors ages 12 and under are not permitted unaccompanied in the theatre, and they must be seated with an accompanying adult.
10:30 a.m. All-Ages Performance - Children under the age of three will be admitted to 10:30 a.m. all ages performances ONLY.
ASL-Interpreted Performance: Friday, November 13 at 7 p.m.
ASL-Interpreted Performance: Friday, December 11 at 7 p.m.
Sensory-Friendly Performance: Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 10 a.m.
Open-Caption Performance: Saturday, November 28 at 2 p.m.
Additionally, there is a fully produced Spanish-language production of "¡Cómo el Grinch robó la Navidad!" for four performances only November 19–22, 2026!
Please note: Performance times vary each week, please check the ticketing website for the exact showtimes
Old Globe Theatre
(Photo: The Old Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center is comprised of the flagship Old Globe Theatre (left) and a new facility (right) housing the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, the Karen and Donald Cohn Education Center, Hattox Hall and the Donald and Darlene Shiley Terrace. Photo courtesy of The Old Globe.) The internationally-acclaimed, Tony Award-winning Old Globe is one of the most renowned regional theaters in the country, and has stood as San Diego’s flagship arts institution for over 70 years. The Old Globe produces a year-round season of 15 plays and musicals on its three stages, including its highly-regarded Shakespeare festival. The Globe has become a gathering place for leading theater artists from around the world, such as Tom Stoppard, Daniel Sullivan, and Chita Rivera, among many others. Numerous Broadway-bound premieres and revivals, such as "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels," "The Full Monty," and "Damn Yankees" have been developed at The Old Globe and have gone on to enjoy highly successful runs in New York and at regional theaters across the country. The Old Globe is at the forefront of the nation’s leading performing arts organizations, setting a standard for excellence in American Theatre. The Old Globe is located in Balboa Park, San Diego's cultural treasure. Our theaters are located right off El Prado, between the San Diego Museum of Art and the Museum of Man. Directions and Parking InformationCurrent Shows and Ticket Information
