North by Northwest
North American premiere
Adapted and directed by Emma Rice
Based on the Turner Entertainment Co. film North by Northwest
An Emma Rice Company, Kay & McLean Productions, and Jonathan Church Theatre Productions co-production
Produced by special arrangement with Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures and Kay & McLean Productions
RUNS: July 3 through August 2, with the official opening night performance on Thursday, July 9.
THEATRE: Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe’s Conrad Prebys Theatre Center in San Diego’s Balboa Park.
TICKETS: Ticket prices start at $49.
DESCRIPTION: Direct from England, theatre legend Emma Rice brings to the Globe her inventive take on the Alfred Hitchcock classic North by Northwest in a production hailed as “an undoubted triumph” (WhatsOnStage). When ad man Roger Thornhill is mistaken for a Cold War spy, he goes on the run dodging airplanes, bad guys and a femme fatale who may not be what she seems. With seven shape-shifting performers, a swinging ‘50s soundtrack, and the iconic backdrop of Mount Rushmore, Rice transforms the beloved thriller into a riotously funny high-speed theatrical ride.
CAST: The cast of North by Northwest includes Danny Collins as Roger Thornhill (Manchester Royal Exchange’s Singin’ in the Rain; Old Vic Theatre’s Jekyll & Hyde – National Dance Award nomination), Evangeline Dickson as Mrs. Townsend (MAC/LeicesterCurve’s The Owl Who Came For Christmas; Theatre In The Forest’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream), Patrycja Kujawska as Eve Kendall and Others (Old Vic Theatre’s Wise Children; The Lucky Chance’s The Little Match Girl), Simon Oskarsson as Valerian and Others (The Lucky Chance’s A Child’s Christmas in Wales; 2Enterain/ Intiman Teatern’s Dear Evan Hansen), Katy Owen as The Professor and Others (Old Vic Theatre’s Wise Children; Shakespeare’s Globe’s Twelfth Night), Bryony Pennington as Anna and Others (The National Theatre’s Les Liaisons Dangereuses; Matthew Bourne’s New Adventure’s Swan Lake), and Karl Queensborough as Phillip Vandamm and Others (Victoria Palace’s Hamilton – Lead Role; Old Vic Theatre’s Girl From The North Country).
CREATIVE TEAM: In addition to director Emma Rice, the creative team also includes Rob Howell (Scenic and Costume Design); Simon Baker (Composer and Sound Design); Malcolm Rippeth (Lighting Design); Etta Murfitt (Movement Director, Choreographer, and Intimacy Coordinator); Mark Kaufman (Creative Consultant); Kev McCurdy (Fight Director); Helen Lainsbury (Company Stage Manager on Book), and Zoë Mackinnon (Stage Manager).
PRODUCTION SPONSORS: North by Northwest is supported by Lead Production Sponsors Pamela Farr and Buford Alexander and HM Electronics, Inc.; Major Production Sponsors United and Pamela J. Wagner and Hans Tegebo; and Production Sponsors Beth and Rich Brenner; Nikki and Ben Clay; Leonard Hirsch, in memory of Elaine Hirsch; and Carol and George Lattimer.
The Old Globe is funded in part by City of San Diego Cultural Affairs. The Theodor and Audrey Geisel Fund provides leadership support for The Old Globe’s year-round activities.
BOX OFFICE WINDOW HOURS: 1:00 p.m. to final curtain, Tuesday through Sunday. American Express, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa accepted. (619) 23-GLOBE [234-5623].
LOCATION: North by Northwest will play on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage at the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe’s Conrad Prebys Theatre Center in San Diego’s Balboa Park (1363 Old Globe Way). Starting January 5, 2026 the City of San Diego will implement a paid parking system, introducing a combination of street meters and paid parking lots throughout Balboa Park. Parking lots throughout the park are paid from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Valet parking is also available ($25 for pre-purchase or $27 for drive-up, evenings only). For more information on valet parking, please call (619) 23-GLOBE [234-5623].
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Preview Performances:
July 3 FRI 7:00
July 5 SUN 2:00
July 5 SUN 7:00
July 7 TUE 7:00
July 8 WED 7:00
Opening Night: July 9 THU 7:00
Regular Performances:
July 10 FRI 7:00
July 11 SAT 2:00
July 11 SAT 8:00
July 12 SUN 2:00
July 12 SUN 7:00
July 14 TUE 7:00
July 15 WED 7:00
July 16 THU 7:00
July 17 FRI 7:00
July 18 SAT 2:00
July 18 SAT 8:00
July 19 SUN 2:00
July 19 SUN 7:00
July 21 TUE 7:00
July 22 WED 7:00
July 23 THU 7:00
July 24 FRI 7:00
July 25 SAT 2:00
July 25 SAT 8:00
July 26 SUN 2:00
July 26 SUN 7:00
July 28 TUE 7:00
July 29 WED 7:00
July 30 THU 7:00
July 31 FRI 7:00
Aug 1 SAT 2:00
Aug 1 SAT 8:00
Aug 2 SUN 2:00 p.m. (Final performance)
OTHER EVENTS: Post-Show Forum events will be held on Tuesday, July 14; Wednesday, July 22; and Wednesday, July 29 (evening performance). The LGBTQIA+ Theatre Night is scheduled for Thursday, July 16 at 6:00 p.m. The Open-Caption Performance is scheduled for Saturday, July 25 at 2:00 p.m.
Total running time: Two hours and 20 minutes including one intermission. Visit TheOldGlobe.org for a full schedule and additional information.
CONTENT WARNING: This play contains adult language and themes, sexual references, gunshot sound effects, theatrical haze, and the use of herbal cigarettes.
ONLINE TICKETS AND INFORMATION: Regular tickets prices start at $49. Visit TheOldGlobe.org.
