'North by Northwest'
Sunday: 2 PM
Tuesday: 7 PM
Wednesday: 2 PM
Wednesday: 7 PM
Thursday: 7 PM
Friday: 7 PM
Saturday: 2 PM
Saturday: 8 PM
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The show runs July 3 – August 2, 2026
(Opening night: Thursday, July 9, 2026)
Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage
Old Globe Theatre
Conrad Prebys Theatre Center
North American premiere
Adapted and directed by Emma Rice
Based on the Turner Entertainment Co. film "North by Northwest"
An Emma Rice Company, Kay & McLean Productions, and Jonathan Church Theatre Productions co-production
Produced by special arrangement with Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures and Kay & McLean Productions
Direct from England, theatre legend Emma Rice brings to the Globe her inventive take on the Alfred Hitchcock classic "North by Northwest" in a production hailed as “an undoubted triumph” (WhatsOnStage).
When ad man Roger Thornhill is mistaken for a Cold War spy, he goes on the run dodging airplanes, bad guys and a femme fatale who may not be what she seems. With seven shape-shifting performers, a swinging ‘50s soundtrack, and the iconic backdrop of Mount Rushmore, Rice transforms the beloved thriller into a riotously funny high-speed theatrical ride.
Vicki and Carl Zeiger Insights Seminar: Tuesday, July 7 at 6:00 p.m.
Post Show Forums: Tuesday, July 14; Wednesday, July 22; Wednesday, July 29 (evening performance)
Community Nights: LGBTQIA+ Theatre Night on Thursday, July 16 at 6:00 p.m.
Open-Caption Performance: Saturday, July 25 at 2:00 p.m.
*This play contains adult language and themes, sexual references, gunshot sound effects, theatrical haze, and the use of herbal cigarettes.
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
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