Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood is a story about fighting for what your conscience requires.
The story begins with a young man who believes in nothing but a good time, then comes face to face with the kind of greed and inhumanity that won’t let him sleep at night. Suddenly he’s an outlaw hiding in Sherwood Forest where he joins up with a band of followers including Little John, Friar Tuck, and a feisty adventuress, Maid Marian Fitzwalter, who steals his heart and won’t give it back.
This classic story of courage is based on the English ballads of the 14th and 15th centuries and is filled, like its hero, with thrills, romance and a deep belief in social justice.
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Meredith Garretson as Maid Marian and Daniel Reece as Robin Hood. Photo: Jim Cox
Daniel Reece as Robin Hood Photo: Jim Cox
Suzelle Palacios as Doerwynn and Michael Boatman as Much the Miller Photo: Jim Cox
Meredith Garretson as Maid Marian Photo: Jim Cox
CRITIC'S CHOICE
“Fun, frothy summer entertainment! A brightly colored, lighthearted take on the legend, which audiences may find just right for a summer evening in Balboa Park.”
—The San Diego Union-Tribune
“An ingenious production! The marvelous, chameleon-like cast of eight keeps us delighted, amused and engaged. Whether you relish swashbuckling adventure, amorous exploits, or good triumphing over evil, you'll find what you're looking for here. The humor consistently hits the mark.”
—KSDS JAZZ 88
“A comedic spin! The merriment of this show's merry men—and women—is contagious, making Ken Ludwig's Robin Hood!'s exclamation point well deserved.”
—Sarasota Magazine
Original Cast and Creative Team
Robin Hood! was originally produced by The Old Globe Theatre (Barry Edelstein Artistic Director) at The Old Globe's Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre. The opening night was July 30, 2017. The production was directed by Jessica Stone, with sets by Tim Mackabee, costumes by Gregg Barnes, lights by Jason Lyons, and original music and sound design by Fitz Patton. The fight director was Jacob Grigolia-Rosenbaum and the voice and diction director was David Huber. The Production Stage Manager was Jess Slocum. The Stage Manager was Annette Nixon.
The cast was as follows: (in alphabetical order) PRINCE JOHN - Michael Boatman; THE SHERIFF OF NOTTINGHAM - Kevin Cahoon; SIR GUY OF GISBOURNE - Manoel Felciano; MAID MARIAN - Meredith Garretson; FRIAR TUCK - Andy Grotelueschen; DOERWYNN - Suzelle Palacios; ROBIN HOOD - Daniel Reece; LITTLE JOHN - Paul Whitty