Oldcastle Theatre Goes Around the World
Oldcastle Theatre has been getting some great reviews. You can read them here and here. Congratulations one and all.
It’s Phileas, Not Phineas
Since the premiere of my show Around the World in 80 Days, I've had to constantly deal with two misconceptions about the play: 1. There's a balloon in the story. 2. The leading character's name is Phineas. It got to be so much for me that my playwright's notes for The Colony Theatre's production of the show addressed both of these misconceptions. So I was really excited to see a reviewer admit her naivete on both of these issues: [...]
Bryce Ryness to Star in Around the World in 80 Days
Bryce Ryness (Hair and Leap of Faith) has signed on to play Phileas Fogg in the Off-Broadway revival of my play Around the World in 80 Days. Sucker. I met Bryce back when he was doing Hair at the Public Theatre. He's a sweetheart of a guy and will be fantastic in the role.
Alabama Shakespeare
Alabama Shakespeare will be producing Around the World in 80 Days April 19 - May 19. Get your tickets now. My kid needs a new pair of shoes. Anyhoo, they've put out a swanky study guide for the show. It's a pretty fun read. Get it here.
80 Days at Lake Tahoe Community College
I originally wrote Around the World in 80 Days for five actors, but I'm always happy to see theatres like Lake Tahoe Community College employ larger casts. The production opens March 15.
Around the World in 80 Days in NYC
Around the World in 80 Days will open May 21, 2013 at the 45th Street Theatre. The show will be directed by Rachel Klein and produced by YOW Time LLC
Around the World in 80 Days on Tour
The Walnut Street Theatre's production of Around the World in 8o Days is on tour until March 3. Tour dates can be found here