It’s a whirlwind world tour

They look like the sort who’d travel the world without leaving the stage.

They look like the sort who’d travel the world without leaving the stage.

Kennedy Mine Amphitheatre

1105 N. Main St.
Jackson, CA 95642
Rated 4.0

There are only two weekends left to catch a madcap race around the planet under the night sky at the Kennedy Mine Amphitheatre. Five busy actors create a galaxy of characters in this fast-moving adventure. Around the World in 80 Days is a breathless story, borrowed from the Jules Verne novel and seasoned with 19th century chivalry and punctuality. The outdoor setting (frogs croaking under a dark sky) lends oomph to the jungle scenes. You’ll “see” ocean-going vessels and steam trains created from thin air. The cast includes Equity and former Equity actors. This version doesn’t quite equal the old, fondly recalled B Street production (with live sound effects) but it’s nonetheless a superior show.