American Conservatory Theater presents An Emma Rice Company, Kay & McLean Productions and Jonathan Church Theatre Productions co-production

Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest

Name: Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest
Start: 2026-09-22T19:00:00-0700
End: 2026-10-18T21:00:00-0700
Location: TONI REMBE THEATER

Adapted and directed by Emma Rice

SEP 22–OCT 18, 2026

TONI REMBE THEATER

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Runs approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes including one 15-minute intermission

This production features loud sound effects, gunshot effects on and offstage, bright/flashing/strobe lights, smoking, and theatrical haze effects.

Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest

SEP 22–OCT 18, 2026

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Based on the Turner Entertainment Co. Film North by Northwest
Produced by special arrangement with Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures and Kay & McLean Productions

Originally co-produced by Wise Children, York Theatre Royal, HOME Manchester, Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse and Alexandra Palace Theatre

“Fun, intelligent and powered by Rice’s joyful whimsy”

The Guardian

Theater legend Emma Rice (A.C.T.’s Brief Encounter, Berkeley Rep’s The Wild Bride) returns to the Bay Area with her inventive take on the Alfred Hitchcock 1959 classic North by Northwest in a production hailed as “an undoubted triumph” (WhatsOnStage). This thrilling tale of mistaken identity sees us fleeing from a cornfield in the middle of nowhere to the sheer face of Mount Rushmore as Rice transforms this iconic film into a riotously funny high-speed theatrical ride.

Check out the North by Northwest Program

There is more for teachers and students in the North by Northwest Educator Guide

"I am thrilled, excited and perhaps a little apprehensive to bring the iconic North by Northwest home to the US! I just hope that American audiences will love it as much as our British audiences did. What I am not apprehensive about is bringing its message; one of nations coming together in peace and friendship to make the world a better place. I think we can all raise a glass to that! I am also itching to return to A.C.T. and San Francisco, a piece of my heart will always remain in California and I cannot wait to return to your beautiful theatre, vivid audience and magic state."—Emma Rice

NORTH BY NORTHWEST @ THE GARRET

Get an all-inclusive experience package for as little as $45/person

A reserved seat in our 5th floor event space, drinks, baked goods, charcuterie, snacks, table service, a show poster, and the shortest bathroom lines at intermission.

Preshow and intermission, all for less than you'll spend standing in line at the bar or the bathroom.

Seating is very limited and only available on Friday and Saturday nights.

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North by Northwest @ the Garret is available at the following performances:

Fri, Sep 25 at 8pm; Sat, Sep 26 at 8pm; Fri, Oct 2 at 8pm; Sat, Oct 3 at 8pm; Fri, Oct 9 at 8pm; Sat, Oct 10 at 8pm; Fri, Oct 16 at 8pm; Sat, Oct 17 at 8pm

Walking Tour: Global Security in Hitchcock’s San Francisco

The walking tours are sold out! Thank you for your interest.

If you already have tickets and are looking for additional information:

Wednesday, Oct 7
11:30am–1pm | Walking Tour (Meet in front of the SF War Memorial & Performance Art Center at 401 Van Ness)
1–2pm | Lunch break (Lunch not provided)
2pm | Performance of North by Northwest begins (ticket must be purchased separately)

Sunday, Oct 11
10:30am–12pm | Walking Tour (Meet in front of the SF War Memorial & Performance Art Center at 401 Van Ness)
12–1pm | Lunch break (Lunch not provided)
1pm | Performance of North by Northwest begins (ticket must be purchased separately)

All tours begin at the War Memorial & Performance Art Center (401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco) and end at the Toni Rembe Theater.

The tour includes a moderate uphill walk and slightly steeper downhill portion.

Please note that if you're planning to attend the North by Northwest performance, you must have a separate ticket to the show.