“This beautifully acted and thoughtfully staged ‘Measure for Measure’ proves there is plenty worth measuring here.”
By ErinMarie ReiterJun 25, 2026Full Review
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Measure for Measure
The Old Globe, San Diego, CA
Ran from Jun 22, 2026
Regional production: tracked as a buzzy, well-reviewed show that could transfer to Broadway.
5 Positive
Critics' Take
Critics praise the Old Globe's clear-eyed production of Shakespeare's "problem play," with strong performances and clever design that lean into rather than smooth over the work's moral contradictions and tonal shifts.
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Critic Scorecard
5 reviews5 Positive
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“The show has many laugh beats and is a good time.”
San Diego Jewish World StaffJun 22, 2026Full Review
“So yes, it’s a strange and dark play, but it’s deftly handled and an interesting watch.”
By Josh BaxtJun 26, 2026Full Review
“It's still a well-paced and entertaining evening, and with its dangling final 'will she or won't she' moment, it makes for good conversation on the drive home.”
By Pam KragenJun 22, 2026Full Review
“Dancing between death and comedy, still there’s no better place to revel in Shakespeare than the Old Globe.”
By Mark BurgessJun 24, 2026Full Review
