North by Northwest

North American premiere Adapted and directed by Emma Rice Based on the Turner Entertainment Co. film North by Northwest An Emma Rice Company, Kay & McLean Productions, and Jonathan Church Theatre Productions co-production Produced by special arrangement with Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures and Kay & McLean Productions Direct from England, theatre legend Emma Rice brings to the Globe her inventive take on the Alfred Hitchcock classic North by Northwest in a production hailed as “an undoubted triumph” ( WhatsOnStage ). When ad man Roger Thornhill is mistaken for a Cold War spy, he goes on the run dodging airplanes, bad guys and a femme fatale who may not be what she seems. With six shape-shifting performers, a swinging ‘50s soundtrack, and the iconic backdrop of Mount Rushmore, Rice transforms the beloved thriller into a riotously funny high-speed theatrical ride. Single tickets go on sale Friday, May 22, 2026 at noon. For early access, visit our subscription page for more information on the 2026 season! North by Northwest is supported by Lead Production Sponsors Pamela Farr and Buford Alexander , Production Sponsors Nikki and Ben Clay and Carol and George Lattimer .