RIALTO CHATTER: THE 39 STEPS to Move Off-Broadway?
by Robert Diamond
- Nov 10, 2009
The New York Times is reporting that the producers of THE 39 STEPS have begun discussions to move the play to New World Stages (where it could take the place of The Toxic Avenger, which announced this morning that it was closing). No decisions have been made, but Bob Boyett, the lead producer, tells the paper that they hope to follow Avenue Q's successful lead if business arrangements can be made.
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).
NAMT Announces Additional Casting for 21st annual Festival of New Musicals
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Oct 2, 2009
The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) and Executive Director Kathy Evans announced the writers for the Songwriters Showcase, which will be Co-hosted by David Zippel & Dee Hoty as well as additional casting for the eight musicals in the 21st Annual Festival of New Musicals at New World Stages (340 West 50th St) on Monday, October 19 and Tuesday, October 20, 2009.
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.
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!
Dratch, Pack, Zweibel And More Will Join THE 39 Steps' HITCHCOCK MEETS HILARIOUS Summer Talkback Series
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 25, 2009
Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS, Broadway's longest running comedy, continues its 'Hitchcock Meets Hilarious' Talkback Tuesday series tonight with Alan Zweibel (Original writer, 'Saturday Night Live,' writer, Billy Crystal's 700 Sundays, author, Clothing Optional) joining cast members of the Tony Award-winning comedy for a post-show discussion.
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