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THE 39 STEPS to Play 700th Performance on Broadway 11/10
by Jeff Dennhardt - Nov 9, 2009


Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS, Broadway's longest running comedy, plays its 700th performance tomorrow night, Tuesday, November 10, at the Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44th Street). At that performance, the production will tie the runs of such legendary plays as The Miracle Worker (1959) and That Championship Season (1972). THE 39 STEPS also recently passed such long-running shows as Purlie (1970), Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1955), The Children's Hour (1934) and August: Osage County (2007).

THE 39 STEPS Continues 'Talkback Tuesdays' with Kate Clinton, 11/10
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 9, 2009


Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS, Broadway's longest running comedy, continues its popular 'Hitchcock Meets Hilarious' Talkback Tuesday series Tuesday, November 10 with Humorist and Author Kate Clinton.

THE 39 STEPS National Tour to Launch in New Haven, 11/5
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2009


Broadway's hit comedy, The 39 Steps, makes it National Tour Debut at the Shubert Theater in New Haven during an exclusive Connecticut engagement running November 5-7, 2009. The four performances, running Thursday and Friday at 8pm, and Saturday at 2 & 8pm are sponsored by Lexus of New Haven, Whitney Center and media sponsors, New Haven Register and WTNH, News Channel 8.

THE 39 STEPS National Tour to Launch in New Haven, 11/5
by BWW News Desk - Nov 5, 2009


Broadway's hit comedy, The 39 Steps, makes it National Tour Debut at the Shubert Theater in New Haven during an exclusive Connecticut engagement running November 5-7, 2009. The four performances, running Thursday and Friday at 8pm, and Saturday at 2 & 8pm are sponsored by Lexus of New Haven, Whitney Center and media sponsors, New Haven Register and WTNH, News Channel 8.

The Williamstown Theatre Festival Honors Tom Fontana, Gala Held 11/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 4, 2009


The Williamstown Theatre Festival (Nicholas Martin Artistic Director) will honor Emmy Award-winning writer/producer and WTF Board member Tom Fontana at its 2009 Gala. The annual gala will take place on Monday, November 16 at 6:00 p.m. at the Prince George Ballroom in New York City.

Photo Coverage: The Second Annual Halloween Hitchcock Costume Contest at THE 39 STEPS!
by Peter James Zielinski - Nov 2, 2009


The smash hit stage comedy The 39 Steps which is based on Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 classic film thriller, celebrated Halloween by holding a special on-stage contest to find New York City's best Alfred Hitchcock film character costume lookalike.

THE 39 STEPS Turns 3 in The West End, Hosts Contest for Best Alfred Hitchcock Look-Alike in Celebration
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 29, 2009


Producers of the smash hit stage comedy The 39 Steps which is based on Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 classic film thriller, are celebrating their 3rd birthday in the West End by launching a nationwide contest to discover Britain's best Alfred Hitchcock lookalike.

THE 39 STEPS Continues Talkback Tuesday Series with LITE-FM Host Christine Nagy Tonight, 10/20
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 20, 2009


Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS, Broadway's longest running comedy, continues its popular 'Hitchcock Meets Hilarious' Talkback Tuesday series tonight with LITE-FM host Christine Nagy.

THE 39 STEPS Opens Seattle Rep's 2009-10 Season, Plays 9/25-10/18, Opens 9/30
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2009


Seattle Repertory Theatre partners with La Jolla Playhouse to present the recent Broadway hit 'The 39 Steps' for a limited engagement Sept. 25-Oct. 18, 2009 in the Bagley Wright Theatre. Opening night for the production is set for September 30. The play opens Seattle Rep's 2009-10 season.

THE 39 STEPS National Tour to Launch in New Haven, 11/5
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 15, 2009


Broadway's hit comedy, The 39 Steps, makes it National Tour Debut at the Shubert Theater in New Haven during an exclusive Connecticut engagement running November 5-7, 2009. The four performances, running Thursday and Friday at 8pm, and Saturday at 2 & 8pm are sponsored by Lexus of New Haven, Whitney Center and media sponsors, New Haven Register and WTNH, News Channel 8.

THE 39 STEPS Comes To Cobb Energy Centre 12/1-6
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 5, 2009


Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS.

Guests Announced For THE 39 STEPS' Upcoming Hitchcock Meets Hilarious Talk-back Series
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 5, 2009


Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS, Broadway's longest running comedy, is pleased to announce the guests for 'Hitchcock Meets Hilarious' Talkback Tuesday series for the months of October and November.

THE 39 STEPS Opens Seattle Rep's 2009-10 Season, Plays 9/25-10/18, Opens 9/30
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2009


Seattle Repertory Theatre partners with La Jolla Playhouse to present the recent Broadway hit 'The 39 Steps' for a limited engagement Sept. 25-Oct. 18, 2009 in the Bagley Wright Theatre. Opening night for the production is set for September 30. The play opens Seattle Rep's 2009-10 season.

THE 39 STEPS Opens Seattle Rep's 2009-10 Season, Plays 9/25-10/18, Opens 9/30
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2009


Seattle Repertory Theatre partners with La Jolla Playhouse to present the recent Broadway hit 'The 39 Steps' for a limited engagement Sept. 25-Oct. 18, 2009 in the Bagley Wright Theatre. Opening night for the production is set for September 30. The play opens Seattle Rep's 2009-10 season.

THE 39 STEPS To Close on January 10, 2010
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 21, 2009


Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS, Broadway's longest running comedy, will conclude its Tony Award-winning two year run on January 10, 2010, when it will play its final performance at the Helen Hayes Theatre. The production will have played 771 performances - the longest running Broadway play in seven years.

Photo Flash: THE 39 STEPS 2nd Annual Hitchcock Look-A-Like Contest
by Eddie Varley - Sep 16, 2009


Alfred Hitchcock Look-A-Like Finals, Sponsored by Broadway's Tony Award-winning comedy, Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS took place on Tuesday, September 15th, 2009.

WICKED, JERSEY, MOUSETRAP, 39 STEPS Beat Economy, Extend
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 16, 2009


Whatsonstage.com reported several West End extensions today, including the blockbuster musicals Wicked and Jersey Boys and plays The 39 Steps and Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap.

Casting Announced For THE 39 STEPS Pre-Tour Engagement At La Jolla Playhouse 8/11-9/13
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2009


La Jolla Playhouse is pleased to present The 39 Steps, directed by Maria Aitken and adapted for the stage by Patrick Barlow, based on an original concept by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon, based on the book by John Buchan. The production will run August 11 - September 13 in the Mandell Weiss Theatre (media night: Sunday August 16 at 7:00 pm). The 39 Steps will make its West Coast premiere at La Jolla Playhouse and Seattle Repertory Theatre before starting on a national tour.

THE 39 STEPS Comes To The Mandell Weiss Theatre 8/11-9/13
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2009


La Jolla Playhouse is pleased to present The 39 Steps, directed by Maria Aitken and adapted for the stage by Patrick Barlow, based on an original concept by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon, based on the book by John Buchan. The production will run August 11 - September 13 in the Mandell Weiss Theatre (media night: Sunday August 16 at 7:00 pm). The 39 Steps will make its West Coast premiere at La Jolla Playhouse and Seattle Repertory Theatre before starting on a national tour.

TWITTER WATCH: THE 39 STEPS - 'THE HUNT IS ON!'
by Eddie Varley - Sep 1, 2009


BroadwayWorld.com presents it's newest column, Twitter Watch, which will bring you only the best and most interesting reports straight from the mouths of Broadway stars, shows and more on the hot social networking service - Twitter!

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