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The Old Globe

San Diego, California

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The Old Globe was modeled after Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London, bringing a slice of Elizabethan history to California.

In 1978, a fire destroyed the original theater, but thanks to community support, it was rebuilt and reopened in 1982.

The Old Globe was the birthplace of the Tony Award-winning musical 'The Full Monty' before it hit Broadway.

The Old Globe boasts three stages, offering a diverse range of performances from Shakespearean classics to modern plays.

The Old Globe has won the Regional Theatre Tony Award, recognizing its outstanding contribution to American theater.

Every summer, The Old Globe hosts the Shakespeare Festival, celebrating the Bard's works under the stars.

The Old Globe is nestled in Balboa Park, a cultural oasis filled with museums, gardens, and other attractions.

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