Jules Verne News

The soon to be running Off-Broadway production of Around the World in 80 Days has announced its cast.

The Alabama Shakespeare Festival's spring repertory season will be in full bloom with the openings of two new plays, Around the World in 80 Days in the Festival Theatre and the Tony Award-winning comedy God of Carnage in the Octagon Theatre, on April 20. Both shows run through May 19. Tickets start at $30 and may be obtained on line at www.asf.net, by phone at 1.800.841.4273 or by visiting the ASF box office at 1 Festival Drive in the heart of Montgomery's beautiful Blount Cultural Park.

Opening May 30, 2013 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. Starring Bryce Ryness as Phileas Fogg, Rachel Klein directs.

As the preeminent professional theatre in the state, Arizona Theatre Company (ATC) announces its 47th season with the production of six electrifying plays for 2013-2014, with performances in Tucson and Phoenix. David Ira Goldstein, ATC's Artistic Director, announced the season that will include the Arizona premieres of three of Broadway's newest smash hits, a delightful long-running Broadway musical comedy and will revisit two cherished classic stories in vibrant new productions.

The New York Philharmonic will present its tenth season of Summertime Classics, July 3-7, 2013, featuring five themed concerts with Bramwell Tovey, who has been the host and conductor of the series since its founding in 2004.

On your marks for the original amazing race! International City Theatre's 28th season gets off to a flying start with Around the World in 80 Days, adapted by Mark Brown from the visionary, classic adventure story by Jules Verne and directed by Allison Bibicoff. For a taste of exotic locales, daring exploits, narrow escapes and great fun, head over to International City Theatre at the Long Beach Performing Arts Center between now and February 17, 2013. Get a first look at the production in the photos below!

Adventure. Music. Intimacy. Art. Mischief. International City Theatre announces five exhilarating plays for 2013 with characters that are as passionate as they are intriguing.

Walnut Street Theatre's Independence Studio on 3 brings audiences Mark Brown's adaptation of Jules Verne's masterpiece Around the World in 80 Days. Philadelphia audiences will be the first to experience this wild adventure before it travels as the third national tour of a Walnut Street Theatre production. Around the World in 80 Days opened in Philadelphia on January 17th and runs through February 3rd in the intimate Independence Studio on 3. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show in the photos below!

Walnut Street Theatre's Independence Studio on 3 brings audiences Mark Brown's adaptation of Jules Verne's masterpiece Around the World in 80 Days. Philadelphia audiences will be the first to experience this wild adventure before it travels as the third national tour of a Walnut Street Theatre production. Around the World in 80 Days begins in Philadelphia with previews tonight, January 15th, opens January 17th and runs through February 3rd in the intimate Independence Studio on 3.

International City Theatre (ICT) celebrates the opening production of its 28th season, Around the World in 80 Days, with a special offer. Season subscribers are invited to travel around the world gastronomically with 20% off at 28 Long Beach area restaurants featuring cuisine as varied as French, Italian, Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Mexican, Moroccan, Irish and American.

On your marks for the original amazing race! International City Theatre's 28th season gets off to a flying start with Around the World in 80 Days, adapted by Mark Brown from the visionary, classic adventure story by Jules Verne. For a taste of exotic locales, daring exploits, narrow escapes and great fun, head over to International City Theatre at the Long Beach Performing Arts Center between January 25 and February 17, or take in a low-priced preview on January 23 or 24.

Walnut Street Theatre's Independence Studio on 3 brings audiences Mark Brown's adaptation of Jules Verne's masterpiece Around the World in 80 Days. Philadelphia audiences will be the first to experience this wild adventure before it travels as the third national tour of a Walnut Street Theatre production. Around the World in 80 Days begins in Philadelphia with previews on January 15th, opens January 17th and runs through February 3rd in the intimate Independence Studio on 3.

Walnut Street Theatre's Independence Studio on 3 is an incredible way to experience Philadelphia's best theatrical talent up-close and personal. With only 80 seats, this intimate space is the city's premier small theatre for new plays, international favorites and dynamic musicals. The 2012-2013 Studio 3 season includes two World Premieres, an Olivier Award-winning Best Play, a classic adventure-turned-comedy and a charming holiday musical. Audiences will enjoy PLAID TIDINGS (TONIGHT, November 20 - December 30), AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS (January 15 - February 3), VINCENT IN BRIXTON (February 19 - March 10), THE PRESCOTT METHOD: Easy Steps to Perfect Bread Breaking, Every Time (March 26 - April 14) and DINO! An Evening with Dean Martin at the Latin Casino (April 30 - June 23).

Creede Repertory Theatre announces its 2013 season, featuring A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, with Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart.

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, Cincinnati's stage for the classics, presents William Shakespeare's gruesome and shocking play "Titus Andronicus".

Geva Theatre Center unveils its line-up for the Festival of New Theatre 2012 to be held in the Nextstage from October 25 - November 4. FONT2012 is a vibrant and innovative mix of new works by some of the most exciting playwrights from across the country and around the corner.

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, Cincinnati's stage for the classics, presents William Shakespeare's gruesome and shocking play "Titus Andronicus".

Academy Award - winning director, producer and actor Kevin Costner has signed with Atria Books for a thrilling and innovative new serialized illustrated adventure called THE EXPLORERS GUILD --reminiscent of Conrad and Kipling, with the epic sweep of Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Adventure. Music. Intimacy. Art. Mischief. International City Theatre announces five exhilarating plays for 2013 with characters that are as passionate as they are intriguing.

A daring bank robbery! A runaway train! A princess in danger! A raging typhoon! These are just a few of the ingredients which make up the inspired silliness of Mark Brown's stage adaptation of the Jules Verne classic Around the World in 80 Days, beginning its run at Fort Worth's Stage West tonight, August 23.