Jules Verne News

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts announced today the lineup for the Big Umbrella Festival, an international endeavor that brings together arts professionals and thought leaders, and offers performances across New York City for children on the autism spectrum. Kicking off in April 2018, during Autism Awareness Month, the festival is the first of its kind dedicated to arts programs for young people on the autism spectrum and their families.

Maestro Luke Frazier and The American Pops Orchestra - Washington, DC's innovative hometown orchestra - will continue their star-studded third season with Around the World in 80 Days, the world premiere of a new family-oriented musical written by Claybourne Elder ('Gossip Girl,' Broadway's Sunday in the Park...) and directed by Kelly Crandall d'Amboise.

The Workshop Theater - 312 West 36th Street, 4th floor - will present a concert reading of a new musical this Sunday, January 7th, at 6pm.

Stampeding elephants! Runaway trains! Unbridled humor! Reaching new heights! North Coast Rep skyrockets into the New Year with the dazzling San Diego premiere of the Jules Verne classic, AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS, adapted by Mark Brown. Fearless adventurer Phileas Fogg circles the globe lurking with danger, romance and comic surprises at every turn.

New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) opens its 2018 season of new plays with the world premiere of 'The Calling' written by Joel Stone, directed by Evan Bergman and starring Ames Adamson and Jared Michael Delaney. Broadwayworld.com had the pleasure of interviewing Joel Stone about his career and the upcoming show at NJ Rep.

imaginary beasts are pleased to bring their annual Winter Panto celebration to Charlestown for the first time with their tongue-in-cheek take on Jules Verne's classic work of science fiction 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. A beloved tradition in the United Kingdom dating back to the Victorian Age, Pantomimes are produced yearly in every county in the UK around the holidays. imaginary beasts has been producing the form annually for nearly a decade in the Greater Boston Area and has become a new year tradition for Boston theatre-goers especially those with children.

Maestro Luke Frazier and The American Pops Orchestra - Washington, DC's innovative hometown orchestra - will continue their star-studded third season with Around the World in 80 Days, the world premiere of a new family-oriented musical written by Claybourne Elder ('Gossip Girl,' Broadway's Sunday in the Park...) and directed by Kelly Crandall d'Amboise.

If theatre audiences are looking for travel and adventure this holiday season, they need venture no farther than to Sol Theatre in Boca Raton, where Sol Children Theatre will present a brand new musical adaptation of Jules Verne's classic tale, Around the World in 80 Days. From London to Bombay and Yokohama to San Francisco; through typhoons, out-of- control trains, and into the deepest reaches of the imagination, this family friendly adventure will delight audiences of all ages. The production will run from December 8th through December 23rd in the popular 'black box' theatre.

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley celebrates the holiday season with a riotous escapade, Around the World in 80 Days. Taking place in an 1870s alive with danger, romance, and comic surprises, fearless adventurer Phileas Fogg and his faithful valet circle the globe in an unheard-of 80 days. In the hilariously theatrical style of The 39 Steps, five actors portray dozens of characters in a thrilling race against time and treachery, recreating one of the greatest adventures of all time. Full of stampeding elephants, raging typhoons, and runaway trains, Around the World in 80 Days, adapted by the award-winning playwright Mark Brown, offers an imaginative and ingenious expedition for the whole family. Directed by TheatreWorks Founding Artistic Director Robert Kelley, Around the World in 80 Days will be presented November 29 December 31, 2017 (press opening: December 2) at the Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto. For tickets ($40-$100) and more information the public may visit TheatreWorks.org or call (650) 463-1960.

If theatre audiences are looking for travel and adventure this holiday season, they need venture no farther than to Sol Theatre in Boca Raton, where Sol Children Theatre will present a brand new musical adaptation of Jules Verne's classic tale, Around the World in 80 Days. From London to Bombay and Yokohama to San Francisco; through typhoons, out-of- control trains, and into the deepest reaches of the imagination, this family friendly adventure will delight audiences of all ages. The production will run from December 8th through December 23rd in the popular 'black box' theatre.

Hollywood Bowl Food + Wine - inspired by James Beard Award-winning Chef Suzanne Goin and business partner Caroline Styne, and operated by Sodexo Sports & Leisure - is transforming all of the Hollywood Bowl's food venues to offer vegetarian fare during Morrissey's two-night stand on November 10 and 11. Morrissey, a vegan, has been a longtime animal rights advocate and a proponent of a non-meat eating lifestyle.

Hollywood Bowl Food + Wine - inspired by James Beard Award-winning Chef Suzanne Goin and business partner Caroline Styne, and operated by Sodexo Sports & Leisure - is transforming all of the Hollywood Bowl's food venues to offer vegetarian fare during Morrissey's two-night stand on November 10 and 11. Morrissey, a vegan, has been a longtime animal rights advocate and a proponent of a non-meat eating lifestyle.

Lookingglass Theatre Company announces complete casting for its 2017 2018 Season lineup.

Lookingglass Theatre Company announces complete casting for its 2017 2018 Season lineup.

Mark Brown's stage adaptation of the Jules Verne classic races across the stage with local favorite Dan Deal playing Phileas Fogg, the adventurer hero.

Hold on to your seats for the original amazing race, Around the World in 80 Days, presented by Servant Stage Company September 7-17, 2017 at The Uptown Theatre at Lancaster Alliance Church.

Hudson Village Theatre's (HVT's) third production of the summer, playing August 9 to 27, is Around the World in 80 Days, based on Jules Verne's acclaimed 1873 classic adventure.

The New Vic Theatre's celebrated production of Jules Verne's Around the World in 80 Days adapted by Laura Eason and directed by Theresa Heskins arrives at London's Cadogan Hall, as part of a major six month tour. The production opened 2 August and runs until 2 September.

Jules Verne's 1873 adventure tale Around the World in 80 Days follows Phileas Fogg and his newly employed valet Passepartout as they attempt to circumnavigate the globe in 80 days on a 20,000 wager (the approximate equivalent of 2 million in 2017).