STAGE ADAPTATION OF AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS
TRAVELS TO THE LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE
JANUARY 6 – FEBRUARY 8, 2009
Orange County Premiere combines Humor and Adventure in this
Theatrical Tour de Force as Five Actors play Three Dozen roles
LAGUNA BEACH, CA – December 5, 2008 – Get ready for a theatrical rollercoaster ride of epic proportions as The Laguna Playhouse presents an exciting stage adaptation of Around the World in 80 Days January 6 – February 8, 2009. This Orange County Premiere is a co-production with San Jose Repertory and is directed by Michael Butler, artistic director of Center Repertory Company of Walnut Creek.
Adapted by Mark Brown from the classic novel by science fiction pioneer Jules Verne, Around the World in 80 Days follows the tale of proper London gentleman Phileas Fogg, who strikes a wager with fellow members of the Reform Club that he can travel around the world in a mere 80 days—a mighty feat in 1872. With him goes his trusty French servant, Passepartout, while tenacious Detective Fix – who has mistaken Fogg for a fugitive bank robber – shadows him every step of the way. On his journey, Fogg encounters romance, adventure and a host of colorful characters who both help and hinder his progress. Will Fogg make it back in time to win the wager?
This fast-paced, clever comedy has been called “Jules Verne meets Monty Python… a flat-out frenetic farce" by the San Jose Mercury News, while Metro Silicon Valley says that it’s “a genuinely fun, ingenuously produced and witty show that can be enjoyed by all ages.” Aisle Say San Francisco calls Around the World in 80 Days “a rewarding evening of entertainment with lots of laughter.”
An interesting note: Director Michael Butler has laced the production’s ambiance with a playful nod to the “steampunk” genre of science fiction. As Metro Silicon Valley points out “one of the most extraordinary aspects of the production is how brilliantly the stage is utilized…the production is styled in the opulent esthetic of steampunk, a growing retro-futuristic movement that combines Victorian finery with modern technology. The set has the distinct feel of being located inside a giant ticking watch, complete with a huge manually revolving central stage that is sporadically set into motion by stagehands for fast, dramatic effect.”
Performance & Ticket Information:
Ticket Prices: $25 to $65
Previews:
January 6 – 9
Opening Night Gala:
Saturday, January 10: 7:30 p.m.
(By invitation only and press night)
Regular Performances
January 11 – February 8, 2009
Tuesday – Saturday evenings at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m.
Thursday matinees January 8 & 22: 2:00 p.m.
Sunday evening, February 1: 7:00 p.m.
Special Child Ticket Pricing:
Ages 5 thru 18: $10 - $15 All Performances
Special College Student Ticket Pricing:
$10 - $15 All Performances except Friday/Saturday evenings
Special Half Price Tickets for Teachers and Military with ID:
All Performances except Friday/Saturday evenings
FOR INFORMATION & TO PURCHASE TICKETS:
CALL: 949.497.ARTS (2787) - GROUP SALES: 949.497.2787 ext. 229
VISIT: http://www.lagunaplayhouse.com/
