Imaginative Comedy Around the World in 80 Days at Laguna Playhouse
Laguna Playhouse (606 Laguna Canyon Rd. Laguna Beach, CA 92651)
- Full Price:
- $50.00 - $65.00
- Our Price:
- $25.50 - $33.50*
* Additional fees apply.
All offers for Around the World in 80 Days have expired.
The last date listed for Around the World in 80 Days was Sunday February 8, 2009 / 2:00pm.
Currently at Laguna Playhouse:
The Second City's Laugh Out Loud Tour -- Live Improv Comedy
- Full Price:
- $50.00 - $60.00
- Our Price:
- $25.00 - $30.00
The Second City, one of the country's most famous and celebrated comedy troupes, brings its Laugh Out Loud Tour to the stage at Laguna Playhouse. The company that launched the careers of the likes of Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Bill Murray, Stephen Colbert and countless others, the Second City remains one of the most prestigious -- and hilarious -- troupes for talented, up-and-coming actors and comedians. The Laugh Out Loud Tour mixes sketch comedy and the Second City's signature improv into a perfectly side-splitting combo. Learn More
Goldstar Member Tips
-
Winx in Irvine on What to Wear
Casual, but please no bluejeans, Tshirts, or sneakers.
-
Goldstar Member on What to Wear
Jeans can be acceptable if clean, neat and not stained or with holes.
-
Winx in Irvine on Where to Park
The $5 is worth, but it's LB.....park wherever and enjoy the walk!
15 Goldstar Member Reviews
Goldstar Member
Highly recommend. Very creative staging with great comic timing. Truly unique and entertaining.Written on Jan 21 2009
Kudos to Goldstar for having this wonderful production on its list.
- 0
- 0
- 1
Sergio
Great show and awesome stage. Good job everyone.Written on Jan 20 2009
- 0
- 0
- 1
Goldstar Member
We loved the play! The story line was very entertaining and the cast was energetic and funny. Thanks Goldstar!Written on Jan 16 2009
- 0
- 0
- 1
Goldstar Member
It was fun, imaginative, and professional. No seats are bad seats at this theater.Well worth the $ spent.Written on Feb 16 2009
- 0
- 0
- 0
More Information About Around the World in 80 Days
Website
http://www.lagunaplayhouse.com/onstage/2009/80days
Quotes & Highlights
- This production's recent run at San Jose Repertory Theatre won Goldstar's Roar of the Crowd award.
- “Jules Verne meets Monty Python… a flat-out frenetic farce." --San Jose Mercury News
- “Rendered into a lively theatrical shorthand by a company of five sparkplug performers under the farcically propulsive direction of Michael Butler, the tale didn’t seem musty in the least.” --Los Angeles Times
- “What makes the Laguna show shine is its sure-footedness—it runs like a well-regulated Victorian-era machine.” --Orange County Register
- “An amusing and inventive production…with resourceful staging and versatile acting.” --San Jose Mercury News
Description
Get ready for a theatrical rollercoaster ride of epic proportions as The Laguna Playhouse presents an exciting stage adaptation of Around the World in 80 Days. This Orange County Premiere is a co-production with San Jose Repertory and is directed by Michael Butler, artistic director of Center Repertory Company of Walnut Creek.
Adapted by Mark Brown from the classic novel by science fiction pioneer Jules Verne, Around the World in 80 Days follows the tale of proper London gentleman Phileas Fogg, who strikes a wager with fellow members of the Reform Club that he can travel around the world in a mere 80 days--a mighty feat in 1872. With him goes his trusty French servant, Passepartout, while tenacious Detective Fix -- who has mistaken Fogg for a fugitive bank robber -- shadows him every step of the way. On his journey, Fogg encounters romance, adventure and a host of colorful characters who both help and hinder his progress. Will Fogg make it back in time to win the wager?
This fast-paced, clever comedy has been called "Jules Verne meets Monty Python... a flat-out frenetic farce" by the San Jose Mercury News, while Metro Silicon Valley says that it's "a genuinely fun, ingenuously produced and witty show that can be enjoyed by all ages." Aisle Say San Francisco calls Around the World in 80 Days "a rewarding evening of entertainment with lots of laughter."
An interesting note: Director Michael Butler has laced the production's ambiance with a playful nod to the "steampunk" genre of science fiction. As Metro Silicon Valley points out, "One of the most extraordinary aspects of the production is how brilliantly the stage is utilized... the production is styled in the opulent esthetic of steampunk, a growing retro-futuristic movement that combines Victorian finery with modern technology. The set has the distinct feel of being located inside a giant ticking watch, complete with a huge manually revolving central stage that is sporadically set into motion by stagehands for fast, dramatic effect."