Emma Rice's North By Northwest

[ggersten]

Posted: 9/11/24 at 10:01am

Unlike the UK's 1984 and Dr. Strangelove (neither of which she was involved with), but more like 39 Steps - Emma Rice's company is doing a version of North By Northwest on stage.  I'm curious.... But, we will probably have to await Jordan Catalano's review! https://www.broadwayworld.com/uk-regional/article/Wise-Children-Reveals-New-Season-Including-Emma-Rices-Adaptation-of-Alfred-Hitchcocks-NORTH-BY-NORTHWEST-20240911

But, this is a key paragraph from another site which for some reason BWW left out of its article: "Billed as a riotously funny reworking of Hitchcock’s film, Rice’s adaptation turns the original thriller on its head. With just six shape-shifting performers, a fabulous ‘50s soundtrack, and a lot of hats, this dazzling production plays with heart, mind, and soul."  We will see....https://www.westendtheatre.com/252991/news/emma-rice-to-adapt-alfred-hitchcocks-north-by-northwest-for-the-stage/

 

[carolinaguy]

Posted: 9/11/24 at 11:45am

I don't see how this could ever be a satisfying stage experience. It's a story and situation made for the big screen. There's no real character arc, and the thing that makes it most enjoyable is the huge number of cinematic setpieces, which could never be realized in live theater.

If you want to do a play (or musical!) of a Hitchcock film, look at Notorious or Vertigo.

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 9/11/24 at 11:53am

Yeah no. 

[chrisampm2]

Posted: 9/11/24 at 10:51pm

Unlike Hitchcock's 39 STEPS, which was rooted in character development and long dialogue scenes?

Updated On: 9/11/24 at 10:51 PM

[fashionguru_23]

Posted: 9/12/24 at 8:21am

There was a stage adaptation of North by Northwest already. It premiered in Australia, and also played the UK and Toronto. 

https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/theatre/north-by-northwest-review-slick-and-entertaining-adaptation-of-hitchcocks-iconic-film-20150605-ghhcsq.html

https://thesceneinto.com/north-northwest-thrills-onstage/

https://jctproduction.com/our-productions/north-by-northwest/