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THE IRISH REPERTORY THEATRE presents What the Critics said... "THIS FIZZY AND MOSTLY WINNING
PRODUCTION manages to give us Jules Verne’s adventure tale, complete
with elephant, steamboats, trains and a cast of more than 30 characters,
using only a few props, five agile actors, two inventive sound artists
AND SOME OLD-FASHIONED INGENUITY. Set in 1872, the story, in
which Phileas Fogg (Daniel Stewart), a London gentleman of alarmingly
regular habits, attempts to circumnavigate the globe in 80 days
accompanied by his faithful servant, Passepartout (Evan Zes), has been
adapted by Mark Brown with a sure sense of pace and drama. "Around the
World in 80 Days," a co-production with the Cincinnati Playhouse in the
Park, IS A LARK, A SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT THAT REVELS IN SIMPLE
THEATRICAL ARTIFICE. IT’S NO-TECH PERFECTION! "A RIVETING TESTAMENT TO THE INGENIOUSNESS OF THE HUMAN IMAGINATION, truly in keeping with the spirit of Verne himself." — NEW YORKER "Jules Verne was known for his love of
technology, but it’s the low-tech way that his work has been translated
to the stage that makes Around the World in 80 Days such a wild
and wonderful trip. …pulled off with nothing short of INGENUITY AND
BRILLIANT PLANNING."
"You may revere the film version of
Around the World in 80 Days, but watching 5 actors play 39 roles
over 24,000 miles makes THE CAPER ELECTRIFYING, A PERFECT HOMAGE TO
JULES VERNE." "IRISH REP PRESENTS A PERFECTLY SILLY MULTICHARACTER COMEDY, A RIPPING TALE OF ADVENTURE OVER ROUGH LANDS AND HIGH SEAS. …the cast of five speeds through four continents’ worth of wacky accents and daffy fixes. …and proves anew that THE STAGE CAN BE A WORLD OF ENTERTAINMENT." — TIME OUT "THE CLEVER, ACTION-PACKED PRODUCTION IS SKILLFULLY DIRECTED BY MICHAEL EVAN HANEY. Inventive choreography enables the cast to create the illusion of a ship besieged by a typhoon, several rocking train journeys and even a bumpy elephant ride. Jay Russell brilliantly juggles a bevy of 16 supporting roles, while John Keating deftly manages eight parts. When McCord is not playing the very ladylike Aouda, she also navigates a host of dialects as a newsperson sharing certain headlines with the audience. 80 DAYS WHIRL PAST THE AUDIENCE IN A MIRTHFUL TWO HOURS." — ASSOCIATED PRESS "AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS MATCHES FORM AND CONTENT BRILLIANTLY. A CRACKERJACK GROUP OF COMEDIANS. DID I SAY AERODYNAMIC? AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS LIFTS OFF — TAKING THE AUDIENCE WITH IT." — BACKSTAGE "GLEEFULLY AND THRILLINGLY. Haney’s production barrels along like a comic steam engine careening down a particularly precarious twist-filled track in the end." — THEATREMANIA "The audience, very ready for
amusement, LAUGHED THEMSELVES APOPLECTIC. With its charming cast,
impractical plot, and air-conditioned environs, Around the World
makes for quite an amiable jaunt." ************************************************* The Irish Repertory Theatre in association with The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will present AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS. This high-spirited, fast-moving and highly imaginative show, by Mark Brown based on the novel by Jules Verne, begins previews July 11th, opens July 20th and continues through September 7th at the Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street). This production of AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS represents the first time that the Irish Repertory Theatre has co-produced with The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park where it was well-received by Ohio audiences and critics alike. In England in 1872, Phileas Fogg is the most exact of men. Well-traveled, very wealthy and with no friends or relatives of which to speak, he keeps his days on the most precise of schedules and spends his evenings at the local Reform Club. After a newspaper asserts that traveling around the world in 80 days is a legitimate possibility, Fogg and his fellow Londoners debate whether becoming a globetrotter is indeed that easy. Convinced he could accomplish the task, Fogg enters into a wager with the men, betting 20,000 pounds that he could complete the journey in the allotted time. The race is on, and Fogg begins a journey that will include twists, turns and travel unlike you’ve ever seen — from train to boat, sled to elephant. A snooping detective who believes Fogg might be the thief, a possible human sacrifice, a runaway train and even the will of Mother Nature all conspire against Fogg’s adventure of a lifetime, threatening not only his journey but also the heart of the woman he loves. Playwright Mark Brown received his acting training at the American Conservatory Theatre and has appeared in theatres across the country including the South Coast Repertory, the McCarter Theatre and the Utah Shakespearean Festival. Film credits include Out of Sight, Holy Man and Amy's O. TV credits include the Emmy Award-winning series From the Earth to the Moon, House, Ally McBeal, Providence and Diagnosis Murder. Brown’s adaptation of AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS first premiered at the Utah Shakespearean festival in 2001 However, this wasn’t the first staged version of this novel. Jules Verne himself created an elaborate stage depiction at the Port Saint-Martin Theatre, Paris, in 1874. With its huge spectacle, including live elephants, the show played for a remarkable 54 years, finally closing in 1928. Tickets to AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS are on sale now. Prices range from $60-$55 The show will run Tuesday thru Sat at 8PM, Matinees Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday at 3PM at the Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street). For tickets to AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS or for more information, call The Irish Repertory Theatre Box Office at 212-727-2737 or visit the website www.irishrep.org World Premier Performance by the Utah Shakespearean Festival Original readings and workshop production by ABOUT CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE Founded in 1960 and recipient of the 2004 Regional Theatre Tony Award and 2007 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical for Company, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is known for its artistic excellence, commitment to new works, extensive educational programming and as an artistic home for some of America’s best actors, directors, designers and theatre professionals. Since 1992, the Playhouse has been led by Producing Artistic Director Edward Stern and Executive Director Buzz Ward. During their tenure, the theatre has produced more than 25 world premieres, many of which have achieved success nationally and internationally, and now attracts more than 200,000 people annually to its two theatres and maintains a subscriber community of 18,000. The Playhouse family includes a board of 54 dedicated trustees, an exceptional full-time staff of 75 and hundreds of talented artists. ABOUT THE IRISH REPERTORY THEATRE Founded by Ciarán O’Reilly and Charlotte Moore, The Irish Repertory Theatre opened its doors in September 1988 with Sean O’Casey’s The Plough and the Stars and is now celebrating its 20th Anniversary season. The Irish Repertory Theatre is currently the only year-round theatre company in New York City devoted to bringing Irish and Irish American works to the stage. Recognized with the 2007 Jujamcyn Theatres Award, a special Drama Desk Award for “Excellence in Presenting Distinguished Irish drama,” and the Lucille Lortel Award for "Outstanding Body of Work," the Irish Repertory Theatre has celebrated the very best in Irish theatre for fifteen years, from the masters to the new generation of Irish and Irish American writers who are transforming the stage. More than 32,000 audience members annually attend productions at our theatre in the heart of New York’s Off Broadway community. Once here, they witness The Irish Repertory Theatre’s engaging perspective on the Irish and their unique contributions to the world of drama. |
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