“A gripping and superb new production of ‘Topdog/Underdog’ opened Thursday at The Old Globe, under the taut and intricately detailed direction of Steve H. Broadnax III, and starring the talented and charismatic actors Alano Miller and Elijah Jones.”

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Topdog/Underdog
The Old Globe, San Diego, CA
Opened Oct 1, 2026
Regional production: tracked as a buzzy, well-reviewed show that could transfer to Broadway.
Critic Scorecard
3 reviews2 Rave
1 Positive
Weighted by outlet tier · Counts
- Tier 1: 100%
- Tier 2: 75%
- Tier 3: 40%
- Tier 4: 20%
By Pam KragenOct 2, 2026Full Review
“More than two decades after its premiere, Topdog/Underdog retains every bit of its original bite.”
By Jason ManninoOct 5, 2026Full Review
“Miller and Jones do an exceptional job as the close but often feuding brothers.”
By Josh BaxtOct 8, 2026Full Review










