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

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.”

MOULTON THEATRE:   606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, California