Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas
November 4-December 31, 2026
Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage
Conrad Prebys Theatre Center
Book and lyrics by Timothy Mason
Music by Mel Marvin
Original production conceived and directed by Jack O'Brien
Additional lyrics by Theodor S. Geisel
Additional music by Albert Hague
Original choreography by John DeLuca
Directed by James Vásquez
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is a wonderful, whimsical musical based upon the classic Dr. Seuss book. Back for its 29th incredible year, the family favorite features the songs “Santa for a Day,” “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” and “Welcome, Christmas (Fah Who Doraze),” the delightful carol from the popular animated version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Celebrate the holidays as the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe’s Conrad Prebys Theatre Center, is once again transformed into the snow-covered Who-ville, right down to the last can of Who-hash.
Running time: One hour and 20 minutes. There is no intermission.
Age Requirements
For Ages 3+: Children under the age of three will not be permitted to performances of Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! with the exception of 10:30 AM All-Ages Performances. Each individual attending an afternoon or evening performance must have a ticket for their own seat for admission. Minors ages 12 and under are not permitted unaccompanied in the theatre, and they must be seated with an accompanying adult.
10:30 a.m. All-Ages Performance - Children under the age of three will be admitted to 10:30 a.m. all ages performances ONLY.
At the 10:30 a.m. performances only, free lap tickets may be requested for any child under the age of three who will occupy the same seat and sit on the lap of a parent or guardian in attendance. Regardless of age, each audience member, including babes in arms, must have a ticket to be admitted into the theatre. Free lap tickets for children under three must be obtained from the Ticket Services Department at (619) 234-5623. (Please note: free lap tickets are not available for children three-years-old and up or for any afternoon or evening performance.)
ASL-Interpreted Performance: Friday, November 13 at 7:00 p.m.
ASL-Interpreted Performance: Friday, December 11 at 7:00 p.m.
Sensory-Friendly Performance: Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Open-Caption Performance: Saturday, November 28 at 2:00 p.m.
The 21st annual, free to the public, Globe Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held on the Globe's Copley Plaza on Sunday, November 8 at 6:00 p.m. Additional details will be announced at a later date.
Additionally, there is a fully produced Spanish-language production of ¡Cómo el Grinch robó la Navidad! for four performances only November 19–22, 2026!
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