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THEATRE CORNER: Backstage: The Old Globe's Grinch

Edward Watts as The Grinch in "Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!," book and lyrics by Timothy Mason, music by Mel Marvin, original production conceived and directed by Jack O'Brien, original choreography by John DeLuca, and directed by James Vásquez, 2019. Photo by Jim Cox.
Photo by Jim Cox.
Edward Watts as The Grinch in "Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!," book and lyrics by Timothy Mason, music by Mel Marvin, original production conceived and directed by Jack O'Brien, original choreography by John DeLuca, and directed by James Vásquez, 2019. Photo by Jim Cox.

Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app

THEATRE CORNER: BACKSTAGE takes a look behind the curtain at San Diego's most iconic theatrical production, "Dr. Suess's How the Grinch Stole Christmas" at The Old Globe. Hear from cast members and artistic director Barry Edelstein on their experiences with the production, and how The Old Globe is managing to overcome a theatre-less world in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Explore the history of the production, its roots in San Diego, the diversity of the cast, and how the Grinch has proven to be a timeless tale that will persevere no matter what challenges it's faced with.

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THEATRE CORNER is an interview series dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in the national theatre scene, both on the stage and in the seats. Host michael taylor, a lifelong theatre enthusiast and a board member for The Old Globe, sits down with some of the top professionals in the entertainment industry to discuss their careers.