Stewart F. Lane News

Sam Robards has stepped into the stylish Harris Tweed of leading man Richard Hannay in the critically acclaimed hit Broadway production of Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS.

'Jay Johnson: The Two and Only', the Tony Award-winning 'solo' show by ventriloquist Jay Johnson, has posted early West End closing notices for this weekend. It opened on 2 July 2008 at the Arts Theatre, and will now end this Sunday, 13 July 2008, less than two weeks after opening, and receiving strong reviews.

Sam Robards will step into the stylish Harris Tweed of leading man Richard Hannay on Tuesday, July 8 in the critically acclaimed hit Broadway production of Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS.

Producing team Stewart F. Lane and Bonnie Comley (in conjunction with William Collier) took the 2008 Tony Award-winner for Best Theatrical Event, Jay Johnson: The Two and Only to England. The show is being performed for a limited run, from June 25th to September 28th at the Arts Theatre London.

Eight shows a week, there is magic taking place on the stage of the Cort Theatre, four actors, no, better to describe them as magicians or alchemists or conjurers. In truth they would most likely be happy to be labeled as 'lucky stiffs' as they are able to bring joy and laughter to an audience every evening as the house lights dim, the foursome in question are the incredibly gifted cast of the Tony nominated, The 39 Steps. One talented gentleman plays the ironically billed role of 'Man 1', this would be better titled, 'Man 1000', for he seems to be playing that many roles and more, seemingly at the same time! This 'Man' is the delightfully talented, Cliff Saunders, a Canadian actor making his Broadway debut in The 39 Steps.

Sam Robards will step into the stylish Harris Tweed of leading man Richard Hannay on Tuesday, July 8 in the critically acclaimed hit Broadway production of Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS.

On May 18th 2008 the winners of this years Drama Desk Awards were announced. The 53rd Annual Drama Desk Awards were held in the LaGuardia Concert Hall at Lincoln Center.

May 18th 2008 the winners of this years Drama Desk Awards were announced. The 53rd Annual Drama Desk Awards were held in the LaGuardia Concert Hall at Lincoln Center.

On Monday, May 12th Broadway producers Stewart F. Lane and Bonnie Comley hosted an Ambassador cocktail party for The Theatre Museum in their Upper East Side home.

'The 39 Steps' opens at the Cort Theatre.

Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 film classic, The 39 Steps, will air on Turner Classic Movies on Monday, May 12th at 8:00PM,. TCM host Robert Osborne will introduce the film and discuss the hit Broadway production, Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS, which reopens tonight at the Cort Theatre.

The Actors' Fund presented their annual gala at Cipriani's 42nd Street with Megan Mullally (Young Frankenstein) as host.

Emmy-winning actress and singer Megan Mullally, who is currently playing Elizabeth in Mel Brooks' musical version of Young Frankenstein on Broadway, will be hosting the 2008 Actors Fund Gala in New York on May 5th. The event, which is being held at Cipriani 42nd Street, will honor Alec Baldwin, Renee Fleming, Stewart F. Lane and Bonnie Comley.

Step up for a great deal! The producers of Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS will offer 39 seats priced at $39 for all performances of the smash hit comedy, which is on the move to Broadway's lovely Cort Theatre, following its critically acclaimed sold out limited engagement at Roundabout Theatre Company. All seats will be $39 for the production's first preview on Tuesday, April 29 at the Cort, prior to an opening night on Thursday, May 8.

On Monday, May 5th, The Actors Fund will host its 2008 Annual Gala which will honor four individuals whose combined careers represent the diversity and range of the entertainment industry: acclaimed actor Alec Baldwin will be receiving the Nedda Harrigan Logan Award; international opera sensation Renée Fleming will be receiving the Lee Strasberg Artistic Achievement Award; and Tony Award-winning Broadway producers and theater owners Stewart F. Lane and Bonnie Comley will be receiving The Actors Fund Medal of Honor.

Enter now to win a copy of Broadway producer, Stewart F. Lane's, new book 'Let's Put On A Show!'

The 2007 Theatre Museum Awards for Excellence, hosted by Jim Dale, were held Monday, October 29, 2007 from 6PM-9PM at The National Arts Club. The Theatre Museum Awards honored Ellen Burstyn, Carmen de Lavallade, Arts Horizons and Ben Brantley.

Tony Award-winning producer, Stewart F. Lane (Thoroughly Modern Millie, La Cage aux Folles) and co-owner of The Palace Theatre, introduces his new book 'Let's Put on a Show!' an engaging and entertaining reference guide for theatrical producing novices.

On Thursday, June 7th at Barnes & Noble Lincoln Center, 2007 Tony Award-nominee, and three-time Tony Award-winning Broadway Producer Stewart Lane, joined by Tony-winner Leslie Uggams, Tony-nominee Dee Hoty and acclaimed vocalist Julie Budd, took part in a performance, discussion and signing.

On Thursday, June 7th at Barnes & Noble Lincoln Center, 2007 Tony Award-nominee, and three-time Tony Award-winning Broadway Producer Stewart Lane, joined by Tony-winner Leslie Uggams, Tony-nominee Dee Hoty and acclaimed vocalist Julie Budd took part in 'Let's Put on a Show!.'