John Buchan

Mix a classic spy novel with the genius of Alfred Hitchcock, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps. With a history spanning over 100 years, John Buchan’s 1915 novel was adapted by Alfred Hitchcock which then went on to become a stage play in 1996, adapted again in 2005 by Patrick Barlow to become the an international smash.

Lantern Theater Company has revealed its upcoming 2024/25 season, which will mark the company’s 31st year. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets!

In the aftermath of experiencing the Nashville premiere of Jagged Little Pill — the musical inspired by and featuring music from Alanis Morissette’s 1995 album of the same name, other songs written by her and including two created expressly for the production, and featuring a compelling, biting and challenging book by Diablo Cody — one cannot help but lament the show’s abbreviated three-performance run at TPAC’s Andrew Jackson Hall.

Experience Hitchcock's classic film THE 39 STEPS in a zany new light with top Michigan talent at Open Book Theatre Company. A must-see for fans of mystery and comedy.

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre announced the ’24/’25 season lineup, which features multiple area community theatre premieres and a family favorite as a part of next season’s offerings, in addition to an exciting new effort to make live theatre more accessible for young audiences. Learn more about the full lineup here!

New Village Arts (NVA), North County's cultural hub, will present San Diego comedic royalty in THE 39 STEPS, a parody play adapted by Patrick Barlow, from the novel by John Buchan and the movie by Alfred Hitchcock. THE 39 STEPS will be directed by Dr. AJ Knox.

 Acclaimed producer, director, and playwright Eric Rosen,  in his inaugural season at the historic Cape Playhouse, has announced a five-show lineup teeming with  music, mystery, comedy, and great storytelling.  Learn more about the lineup here!

The Barnstable Comedy Club, located at 3171 Main Street in Barnstable presents THE 39 STEPS by Patrick Barlow based on the movie by Alfred Hitchcock from the novel by John Buchan. The show is directed by Corinne Cameron.

THE 39 STEPS triumphantly returns to embark on a tour across the UK, launching at winner of UK Theatre’s Most Welcoming Theatre award, Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch on the 14 March, 2024 and ending by the sea at Southend Palace Theatre on 27 July, 2024. Learn more about the tour here!

Scripps Ranch Theatre  opens Season 44 with THE 39 STEPS by John Buchan, directed by Phil Johnson. Learn more about the play and how to get tickets here!

Clague Playhouse presents the comedy thriller, The 39 Steps, adapted by Patrick Barlow, from a novel by John Buchan.  The play runs September 15 - October 8, 2023 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm.

Get ready for a fast-paced comedy mystery thriller as White Heron Theatre Company brings 'The 39 Steps' to Nantucket. Based on the novel by John Buchan and the film by Alfred Hitchcock, this production features over 150 characters played by a talented cast of four. Don't miss this exciting limited run.

New Village Arts (NVA), North County's cultural hub, will bring back to its stage one of the most popular productions of 2019, Herbert Siguenza's tour-de-force performance of A WEEKEND WITH PABLO PICASSO. 

New Village Arts (NVA), North County's cultural hub, is presenting a season filled with Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning plays and musicals. Taken together, the two plays and two musicals included in the subscription season total over eight Tony Awards and two Pulitzer Prizes. The season also includes the holiday production of 1222 OCEANFRONT: A BLACK FAMILY CHRISTMAS which is quickly becoming a Christmas tradition at New Village Arts as well as a return engagement of Herbert Siguenza's A WEEKEND WITH PABLO PICASSO. 

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Get a first look at photos and video of Drury Lane Theatre's production of the Hitchcock classic The 39 Steps.

SHADOWLAND STAGES, a professional Equity theatre nestled in Ulster County, will continue its highly anticipated 2023 Season with the uproarious comedy 'THE 39 STEPS.' Adapted from John Buchan's 1915 novel and Alfred Hitchcock's iconic 1935 film, this side-splitting parody is set to delight audiences from June 23rd to July 9th, with an official opening night on June 24th.

Drury Lane Theatre has announced that Gavin Lee will lead the cast of The 39 Steps! Learn more about the show, performance dates, and ticket information here!

White Heron Theatre Company has announced its 2023 summer season of professional theatre performances on Nantucket.

Shadowland Stages, entering its 38th year, is a professional Equity theatre located in New York's beautiful Hudson Valley. The theatre produces a season between May and December of seven shows.