THE 39 STEPS Ends Run at Helen Hayes Theatre on January 10
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2010
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.
THE 39 STEPS Plays Final 39 Performances
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 9, 2009
What are THE 39 STEPS? You have only 39 performances left to discover the secret before Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS plays its final performance on Broadway.
The 39 Steps continues Talkback Tuesdays with Bob Balaban 11/17
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2009
Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS, Broadway's longest running comedy, continues its popular 'Hitchcock Meets Hilarious' Talkback Tuesday series Tuesday, November 17 with actor/director Bob Balaban. The 'Hitchcock Meets Hilarious' Talkbacks are free to anyone attending Tuesday evening performances.
The 39 Steps continues Talkback Tuesdays with Bob Balaban 11/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 13, 2009
Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS, Broadway's longest running comedy, continues its popular 'Hitchcock Meets Hilarious' Talkback Tuesday series Tuesday, November 17 with actor/director Bob Balaban. The 'Hitchcock Meets Hilarious' Talkbacks are free to anyone attending Tuesday evening performances.
RIALTO CHATTER: THE 39 STEPS to Move Off-Broadway?
by Robert Diamond - November 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 - November 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 National Tour to Launch in New Haven, 11/5
by BWW News Desk - November 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 - November 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.
Review - Come Back To The 39 Steps, Little Sheba, Little Sheba
by Michael Dale - January 25, 2008
During a quiet moment midway through Act I of last Saturday night's performance of Come Back, Little Sheba, an annoyed (and annoying) man seated in the orchestra section was loudly heard complaining, 'I'm waiting for something to happen.'
NY Times on Broadway's Economic Outlook; 39 Steps to Consider Off-Bway Move
by Jessica Lewis - October 20, 2009
With all of the recent talk of Broadway's seeming immunity to the economic downturn as it continues to enjoy a banner season with some its highest grosses in recent history, the New York Times points out in an article today that it cannot be overlooked that the pretty numbers peppering the gross charts are due in large to a small handful of starry shows carrying most of the weight. A Steady Rain starring heavyweights Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig, God of Carnage starring Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, James Gandolfini and Marcia Gay Harden, and Hamlet featuring Jude Law are among the shows skewing the outlook, according to the times, as their unprecedented box office revenues rival those of the monster musical hits Wicked, Jersey Boys, and Billy Elliott.
THE 39 STEPS National Tour to Launch in New Haven, 11/5
by Jessica Lewis - October 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 To Close on January 10, 2010
by Jessica Lewis - September 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 - September 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 - August 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.
Cohen Guests At THE 39 Steps' HITCHCOCK MEETS HILARIOUS Summer Talkback Series 8/18
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 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.