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Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
 Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Date: 11/19-12/31/05
Get into the holiday spirit with The Old Globe's whimsical production
of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Back for an eighth year,
this production is certain to delight all ages as the Globe is transformed
into snow-covered Who-ville right down to the last can of Who-hash!
Don't miss out on the Grinch Family Experience, a special holiday
celebration for children and their parents that includes a themed buffet
lunch, hands-on theatre activities and a matinee presentation of
America's favorite holiday fable. For a complete listing of arts and cultural
events, visit the San Diego Art & Sol calendar.
Other San Diego events to Fall for:
Fall Vacation Specials,
26th Annual San Diego Thanksgiving Dixieland Jazz Festival
The Old Globe Theatre
1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park
Admission: Adults, $39-$59; children, $19-$29 (3-17 yrs.)
Tickets and information: 619-23-GLOBE or www.theoldglobe.org
December 4
Join The Old Globe in this special holiday celebration for children
(5-12 yrs.) and their parents that combines a matinee performance of
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, interactive theatrical activities and a
special Who-lunch. Children will experience the merriment of Who-ville
by making their own Who-hat, building their own miniature Who-house,
making finger puppets, decorating a mask and becoming their favorite
Who-character and more! VIP ticket holders will receive priority theatre seating, autographed Grinch memorabilia, and the chance to meet the cast of How the Grinch Stole Chrismas!
Hours: festivities begin at 11:00am; matinee at 2:00pm
Admission: adults, $150; children, $100. VIP tickets: adults, $300; children, $175
(priority theatre seating, autographed Grinch memorabilia and on-stage meet and
greet with the cast)
Information & tickets: 619-23-GLOBE
Location: Old Globe Theatre and Rehearsal Halls, Balboa Park
12/1 -12/29/05 - Set in St. Louis in 1928, a family differs on whether or not to celebrate Christmas.
Admission: $22-$44; discounts available
Information & tickets: 619-437-0600 or www.lambsplayers.org
Location: Coronado Resident Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave, Coronado
12/3 - 12/24 - This all-new adaptation of Dickens' masterpiece is bursting with live
jazz music from ragtime to swing to be-bop. The American rhythms
will lead you through a world filled with speakeasies, dance hall girls
and a Scrooge that is raking in the dough.
Admission: $27-$42
Information & tickets: 619-544-1000 or www.sandiegorep.com
Location: Horton Plaza, San Diego
12/4-12/23/05 - Teatro Máscara Mágica's acclaimed holiday musical tells the story
of the shepards' journey to Bethlehem
to witness the first Christmas. This rollicking comedy, written
entirely in Dr. Seuss-style verse, blends political satire, popular
culture and beautiful Spanish Christmas songs.
Admission: adults, $22; children (17 & under), $10; students/ seniors/ military, $16.
Information & tickets: 619-23-GLOBE or www.theoldglobe.org
Location: Cassius Carter Centre Stage, 1363 Old Globe Way
12/9 -12/18/05 - Can Charlie Brown find the true meaning of Christmas? Celebrate
the season with Charlie Brown and friends in this well-loved holiday
classic. Recommended for all ages.
Admission: adults, $10; children, $5
Information: 619-239-8355 or www.juniortheatre.com
Location: Theatre on Third, Chula Vista
12/11 -12/30/05 - Thirty-four performers will take you back
to 1905 to a festive family celebration filled with story, song, dance
and laughter that is woven around a delicious five-course meal.
This remarkable three-hour evening takes place in the Grand
Ballroom of the historic Hotel del Coronado.
Admission: adults, $95 -$140; children (5-12); $60-$105
Information & tickets: 619-437-0600 or www.lambsplayers.org
Location: Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado
Quality Inn Airport / SeaWorld Area - rates from $62 based on availability
Super 8 Bay View/Convention Center - rates from $69 based on availability
InnSuites Lafayette Hotel & Suites - rates from $71.82 based on availability
Park Manor Suites Hotel - rates from $109 based on availability
Hilton San Diego Resort - rates from $110 based on availability
Residence Inn by Marriott - San Diego Downtown - Extended Stay Packages - rates from $139 based on availability
Wyndham San Diego at Emerald Plaza - rates from $161 based on availability
Humphrey's Half Moon Inn & Suites - One Enchanted Evening - rates from $184 based on availability
Holiday Inn on the Bay - Big Bay Getaway - rates from $194 based on availability
Hotel Solamar - rates from $209 based on availability
Looking for a fun-packed day in San Diego before you hit the theatre? Then this
San Diego Zoo/Old Town Trolley/USS Midway Package is just the ticket to see
some of the best that San Diego has to offer for one low price. You'll enjoy a one-day admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum
(USS Midway) plus an all-day access ticket to the Old Town Trolley Tour. In addition to the Midway and the San Diego Zoo, the Old Town Trolley Tour will make stops in Old Town State Historic Park, Coronado, Balboa Park and the historic Gaslamp Quarter. These tickets can be used once for each attraction and do not expire until
January 31, 2006
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