What did our critic think of THE 39 STEPS IS A DELIGHTFUL ROMP AT ELMWOOD PLAYHOUSE at Elmwood?So pronounced is the raucous, madcap flavor of the show – consciously channeling the vaudevillian humor of early 20th Century English music halls, a setting that bookends the play – that the plot itself virtually plays second fiddle to the non-stop shenanigans, which are enough to make you plotz with guffaws throughout.
Bergen County Players will host a post-show talkback with film historian and Smithsonian Associates scholar Max Alvarez following a performance of THE 39 STEPS at Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell, NJ.
Penfold Theatre Company revealed its 19th season, featuring Clue, Steel Magnolias, Always... Patsy Cline and more, alongside year-round classes in Round Rock, TX.
North Star Theater Company will present THE 39 STEPS, Patrick Barlow's comedy thriller adapted from the Alfred Hitchcock film, at its Ogdensburg, NJ studio theater, featuring Premium Club Seating with actor interaction.
PCS Theater will stage THE 39 STEPS, Patrick Barlow's comedic adaptation of the Alfred Hitchcock thriller, April 17–25, 2026 in Swarthmore, PA, directed by Philadelphia playwright Julie Zaffarano.
Centerstage Theatre has announced its upcoming production of THE 39 STEPS, a comedic adaptation of the world's best-selling mystery novel. Learn more here!
TheatreSquared has announced its 2026–2027 Season 21 lineup, including FENCES, LITTLE WOMEN, EUREKA DAY, and THE 39 STEPS. The season also introduces a new Family Series with DISNEY’S NEWSIES JR. and A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD.
Rubicon Theatre Company is presenting The 39 Steps, adapted by Patrick Barlow from John Buchan’s iconic spy novel and Alfred Hitchcock’s legendary 1935 film. Get a first look at production photos.
Rubicon Theatre Company will continue its 2025/26 season with The 39 Steps, adapted by Patrick Barlow from John Buchan’s iconic spy novel and Alfred Hitchcock’s legendary 1935 film.
Rubicon Theatre Company will present the Tony Award-winning comedy thriller THE 39 STEPS, adapted from John Buchan's novel and Alfred Hitchcock's film. Directed by Jenny Sullivan and featuring Joseph Fuqua, the show runs from February 11 to March 1, 2026, at Rubicon Theatre in Ventura.
This is the third production this reviewer has seen performed by Twin Valley Players, and each production has offered audiences an evening of tremendous talent and entertainment. You do not want to miss any of their upcoming productions.
Syracuse Stage will continue its 25/26 season with “The 39 Steps,” playwright Patrick Barlow’s Monty Python-esque spoof of the classic Alfred Hitchcock film, with a cast of four actors playing dozens of roles. Learn more!
Casting Society (CSA) has revealed the television, theater, commercials, short film and short form series nominees for the 41st Artios Awards. See the full list here!
The first four-actor stage adaptation of The 39 Steps was written by Corble and Dimon and first premiered in 1966. It was subsequently rewritten by Patrick Barlow in 2005. It is a favorite for community theatres around the world, but it first began its life as a 1915 novel by John Buchan, which was adapted by Alfred Hitchcock for his 1935 spy thriller film.
The 39 Steps is coming to Indianapolis next month. The production is adapted by Patrick Barlow, from the novel by John Buchan, from the movie by Alfred Hitchcock, directed by Benjamin Hanna.
Patrick Barlow’s stage adaptation of Alred Hitchcock’s THE 39 STEPS is a madcap spoof of the black and white murder mystery movies featuring the clowning and comedy antics of the Umbilical Brothers.
The Bergen County Players has revealed its 2025/26 season. CP is kicking off its new season in September. Learn more here and see how to purchase tickets!
We know this is a vaudeville production from the start, and the cast revels in the buffoonery. THE 39 STEPS is perfect summer theater fare for fans of silly spies and inventive theatrical staging.
Mix Alfred Hitchcock’s classic spy thriller with a dash of Monty Python-style chaos, and you get THE 39 STEPS. This show, adapted by Patrick Barlow from the novel by John Buchan, is reimagined and coming to Australia.
The Bergen County Players has announced its 2025/26 season with an ambitious, joyous, and playful year of audience-pleasing musicals and innovative plays for its 93rd season.
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