I'm a Harry Potter geek, I'll admit it. So you can imagine how excited I was when Universal Orlando released their Webcast about the summer of 2014 opening of Diagon Alley. Universal opened The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade in 2010 and it was a huge success. I have to admit I was surprised Universal did such a good job because up until then they're track record wasn't the best. But The Wizarding World of Harry [...]
I received a nice email today from the fantastically named Jeremy van Meter, the Communications Manager and a Resident Actor at the Commonweal Theatre in Lanesboro, MN, informing me that they will be producing Around the World in 80 Days this year. Fantastic. But then Jeremy told me the population of Lanesboro, MN. 754. As I posted yesterday, the B Street Theatre is about to take Around the World in 80 Days to India, where they'll perform in Mumbai, a city with [...]
Back in 2004, the B Street Theatre in Sacramento, CA was one of first theatres to produce Around the World in 80 Days. The B Street was having financial troubles and my show was just getting its legs. The production was a smash hit. It extended three times and ran for an ironical total of 80 days. "An antic and hilarious stage tour de force that delighted the nearly full house at the B Street Theatre." - Sacramento Bee More importantly, [...]
Okay my Florida friends. You keep asking when one of my shows is going to make it to Florida, well here you go. The American Stage Theatre Company is St. Petersburg will be doing Around the World in 80 Days. The Dates are March 19 - April 13. American Stage has been around since 1977 and has consistently been named "Best Theatre Company" by Tampa Bay Magazine. So here's what you do: Make a day of it. In the morning go [...]
Happy New Year. May 2014 bring you happiness beyond belief. Here are some images of New Year celebrations from around the world. New Year's Eve, London New Year's Eve, Scotland New Year's Eve, Moscow New Year's Eve, Kuala Lumpur New Year's Eve, Victoria Harbor, Hong Kong New Year's Eve, New York New Year's Eve, Great Wall, China New Year's Eve, Taipei
For those of you in the Los Angeles area, or those planning on visiting LA in the near future, Pacific Park has a great deal on Living Social. An unlimited ride pass for only $11. Tickets are usually $22. We love Pacific Park. It's a great place to spend the day. My daughter could ride the roller coaster all day. And what's not to love about the Santa Monica Pier? Well, the food. Don't eat on the pier. Walk over [...]
