Around the World in 80 Days
A Comic Adventure
by Mark Brown
adapted from the novel by Jules Verne
February 7 – March 7, 2010
It's not the destination, it's the journey.
Jules Verne's classic tale springs to life in this clever, fast-paced comedy for the whole family. Proper gentleman Phileas Fogg strikes a wager and sets off on a race that puts his fortune and life at risk. With his faithful servant at his side, he has just 80 days to circle the globe–an inconceivable feat in the year 1872! Fierce natives, furious typhoons, runaway trains, a damsel in distress and a dogged detective threaten to delay him at every step in this delightful, whirlwind odyssey that will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to unexpected end.
Running time: Approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes (with one intermission)
Due to the running time, this production is not recommended for children under the age of 6.
“With this ambitious production, Lane once again proves that Triad Stage can tackle any genre in any era, and do it with the remarkable panache that has become Lane’s trademark...Around the World in 80 Days is Preston Lane on LSD: laughter, surprise, and delight. And it’s a trip you’ll want to make again and again.”
–Lynn Jessup, Classical Voice of North Carolina
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“The Triad Stage production of Around the World in 80 Days is altogether wonderful. It’s one of those exhilarating shows that reminds me of what magic good theater can be…Seeing it once is just not enough.”
–Robert W. McDowell, Editor and Publisher, Triangle Theater Review
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Performance Calendar at a Glance
February 7 – March 7, 2010
Theater PLUS Programming
Enhance your theater-going experience at no additional cost with our Theater PLUS programming.
Previews (PRE) - February 7, 9, 10 and 11
Be a part of the process. Your response guides the artists as they prepare for Opening Night.
All seats are just $16.
Technically Talking Tuesday (TT) - February 9
Join our designers and production team for a behind-the-scenes discussion following the performance.
Opening Night Friday - February 12
Come celebrate the official unveiling, and join the cast and company at the post-show party with food and drink in our lobby.
InSight Sunday (IS) - February 14
Join us after the Sunday 2:00 p.m. matinee for a discussion with Jean-Michel Margot, who will provide an in depth look at Jules Verne and the novel Around the World in 80 Days. Mr. Margot is President of the North American Jules Verne Society and the author of more than 60 articles and editor of three scholarly books on Jules Verne. A specialist in Verne scholarship, his personal collection of scholarly writing on Verne is the largest in the world. In fall 2008, the Margot Collection was installed as a permanent wing of the Maison d’Ailleurs (Yverdon, Switzerland), Europe’s foremost museum devoted to science fiction and utopian literatures.
PostScript Thursday (PS) - February 18
Stick around for a free-wheeling discussion with the cast following the show.
Wine Tasting Friday (WT) - February 19
Give your palate a treat! Stonefield Cellars Winery hosts a wine tasting starting at 7:00 p.m. in our main lobby. Cheeses provided by Cabot Creamery.
Wine Tasting Fridays are sponsored by
Sign Language Interpreted Performance - February 23
Services are provided in partnership with Communication Services for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing of Greensboro.
Call the Box Office at 336.272.0160 or 866.579.TIXX and ask for seating in the interpreted section
