AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS Opens on May 30th

The Off-Broadway-bound Production Around the World in 80 Days, produced by Cedric Yau & the Yow! Theater Company, is zooming to a galloping start! Sprinting towards a May 30, 2013 Opening at The New Theater at 45th Street, Around the World in 80 Days is a comedic play by Mark Brown, based on the Jules Verne novel.

Around the World in 80 Days stars Bryce Ryness as Phileas Fogg. Jimmy Ray Bennett, John Gregorio,Stephen Guarino & Emily McNamara round out this ensemble cast of five, who portray 39 different characters. Rachel Klein is the Director, with General Management by Aaron Grant Theatrical, Inc & Casting by Daryl Eisenberg, CSA. Sara E. Friedman is Stage Manager, with Technical Direction by Amanda Sayles &Chris Fink & Production Management by DiMarco Theatricals, Inc.

Around the World in 80 Days is a fun frolic & fantastic update of the visionary classic. To win a bet, Phileas Fogg, the Victorian action hero & his acrobatic sidekick Passepartout, must circle the globe & return to London inside of 80 days. Unknowingly pursued by a tireless detective convinced that Fogg is a robber on the run, the fast-minded, fleet-footed pair traverses 4 continents & 3 oceans in a white-knuckled sprint. 5 actors cleverly portray 39 roles.

The design team includes Scenic Design by Robert Andrew Kovach, Lighting Design by Ben Kato, Sound Design by Sean Hagerty & Projection Design by Kate Freer. Director Rachel Klein will personally supervise a team of design associates that include Kae Burke (Costumes), Elena Delgado (Props) & Jessica Jade Jacob(Make-up).