Sense and Sensibility at The Old Globe Theatre

From July 6th to August 14th, experience the revitalization of Jane Austen’s classic novel Sense and Sensibility into musical form at The Old Globe theatre on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage. Showings are at either 7pm or 8pm with 2pm weekend matinees. Previews run July 6th through July 13th.

In Sense and Sensibility, after their father’s untimely death, sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood lose their home, their fortune, and all prospects of love––but luck can change in a flash! As the plucky heroines face their situation head on with courage and resolve, audiences will fall in love with Austen’s era in a whole new way. Austen’s beloved novel inspires readers’ imaginations, and now Tony Award nominee Paul Gordon (The Old Globe’s Emma, Broadway’s Jane Eyre) inspires theatre­goers again by converting the timeless classic into a thrilling and romantic musical.

The talented and experience cast includes Megan McGinnis (Off Broadway’s Daddy Long Legs) as Marianne Dashwood and Sharon Rietkerk (two­-time Bay Area Critics Award winner) as Elinor Dashwood. Also performing is Emily Berman as Lucy Steele, Sean Allan Krill as Colonel Brandon, Colin Morgan as Mr. Harris, Brian Ray Norris as Lord Middleton, Peter Saide as Mr. Willoughby, David Schlumpf as John Dashwood, Paula Scrofano as Mrs. Jennings, Elizabeth Telford as Miss Grey, Jill Van Velzer as Fanny Dashwood, and Wayne Alan Wilcox (Bright Star at The Globe) as Edward Ferrars. 

The creative team includes Laura Bergquist (Music Director), Matt Raftery (Choreographer), Kevin Depinet (Scenic Design), Susan E. Mickey (Costume Design), Donald Holder (Lighting Design), Ray Nardelli (Sound Design), Tony Award winners Larry Hochman and Bruce Coughlin (Orchestrations), Curtis Moore (Music Supervisor and Additional Arrangements), Harrison McEldowney (Original Production Choreographer).

The Old Globe is located in Balboa Park between the San Diego Museum of Art and the Museum of Man. The park can be accessed from most major freeways via Park Boulevard or the Cabrillo Bridge. We strongly advise to arrive at least one hour before curtain to park close to the theatre and walk around the nation's largest urban cultural park! Valet parking is also available pre­paid with your evening ticket in the Zoo Employee Parking structure for $20.

Interested in a  Post­-Show Forum with members of the musical’s cast? These forums are open to the public, free, and will take place on Tuesday July 19th, Wednesday July 20th, and Tuesday July 26th.

There is also a free insight seminar ​Tuesday July 12th at 5:30pm featuring a panel selected from the artistic company of Sense and Sensibility. Tickets are currently $39 and available to the general public. Discounts are available for full­time students, patrons age 29 or under, seniors, military members, and groups of 10 or more at The Old Globe.