“Not only is Kim’s Convenience super fun to watch with a very high laugh per minute rate, the play actually came first!”
San Diego Jewish World StaffMay 24, 2026Full Review
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Kim's Convenience
The Old Globe, San Diego, CA
Ran from May 22, 2026
Regional production: tracked as a buzzy, well-reviewed show that could transfer to Broadway.
2 Rave
4 Positive
Critics' Take
Critics find this warm, funny family comedy charming and heartfelt, with acute observations about immigration and generational conflict. The plot may be thin, but strong characters and everyday humor make it an enjoyable slice-of-life portrait.
This show has closed. Tickets are no longer available.
Critic Scorecard
6 reviews2 Rave
4 Positive
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- Tier 2: 75%
- Tier 3: 40%
- Tier 4: 20%
“It is a funny, heartwarming family drama that offers a familiar portrait of a Korean family in the early 2000s.”
By Yuko KurahashiMay 24, 2026Full Review
“It's a touching slice-of-life story that anyone, particularly those from immigrant families, will relate to.”
By Pam KragenMay 22, 2026Full Review
“‘Kim’s Convenience,’ now playing at The Old Globe through June 14, delivers a warm and funny portrait of family, community, and the complicated push and pull between tradition and change.”
By ErinMarie ReiterMay 22, 2026Full Review
“Mengesha’s comical rendition of Kim’s Convenience, features plenty of laughter and warmth, providing an emotionally rich experience in Balboa Park.”
By David DixonMay 28, 2026Full Review
