Before Julia Child Became THE Julia Child

Before Julia Child evolved into a cultural icon, she spent years figuring out who she was and what she could contribute to the world — and that’s where The Recipe begins.

In this exclusive video, two-time Tony Award-nominated playwright Claudia Shear and two-time Obie Award-winning director Lisa Peterson reflect on Julia in her early, undocumented years as she was discovering the woman she would become — before the fame, the cameras and The French Chef, the groundbreaking television series that made her a star.

Their insights offer just a taste of what audiences can expect from this highly anticipated world premiere, kicking off in two weeks on February 10, with early performances already sold out or extremely limited.

About The Recipe: A funny, colorful, and delicious new play about the early life of the endlessly fascinating Julia Child. Featuring Broadway veteran Christina Kirk as Julia and two-time Tony winner Norbert Leo Butz as her true love, Paul Child, the play follows young Julia as she careens from Pasadena to New York, Washington, D.C., Ceylon, and finally to Paris’s famed Cordon Bleu cooking school – where she faces long odds, too-short sleeves, and her own self-doubt before discovering her true calling.

Puppet magic is on the move

In San Diego from Thursday, January 29 - Sunday, February 1 only, the new WOW experience, SORPRESIMOVIL reloaded, is a roving entertainment center that's part giant puppet, part Trojan Horse – a dynamic creation of Puerto Rico's acclaimed collective Poncili Creación. Full of puppeteers, the truck drives around town decked out in a colorful patchwork of designs. At each stop, the puppeteers create a vibrant, surreal world for locals to engage with featuring music, dancing and – of course – puppets! (Here's a video sneak peek.) Bring friends and family and join us for pop-up performances that will surprise and delight.

Free, all ages welcome. No tickets needed, just show up for the fun!

Valentine's Day: It's already handled

Future you is really going to appreciate this when February 14 very quickly rolls around. Forget the last-minute panic over what to give your loved one. The answer is both sweet and simple: a Playhouse gift certificate. Because it's about more than just a single day — it's about giving an unforgettable experience and making an extraordinary memory. There's no fuss involved: our gift certificates are a breeze to buy online, available in any dollar amount, never expire and can be used toward an in-demand show, a Season subscription or a future Spotlight On class. Order now and let Valentine's Day arrive stress-free.

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Show art for The Recipe:

The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts

Photo by: Paul Child / Source: Schlesinger Library, Harvard Radcliffe Institute

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