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The 39 Steps

The 39 Steps at Helen Hayes Theater

Why see The 39 Steps?

Mix an Alfred Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of vintage Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a hilarious whodunit, part espionage thriller and part slapstick comedy, adapted for the stage from the famous film and novel.

Shots ring out across a crowded theatre and Richard Hannay is lured into a world of intrigue by a mysterious woman claiming to be a spy. When she winds up dead in his flat, he flees London with the police hot on his trail.

A runaway hit in London and the winner of the 2007 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, this tongue-in-cheek thriller features four actors taking on more than 150 roles.

Dates
Opened on Broadway : 16th December 2007
Transferred to the Helen Hayes Theater : 4th January 2009
Transfers to New World Stages : 24th March 2010
Closes: 16 January 2011

Audience:  The 39 Steps is inappropriate for children aged 8 and under.  Children under 4 years of age will not be admitted into the New World Stages Theater.

Run time:  One hour and 47 minutes with one 15 minute intermission

Show Times

  Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Matinee - - - - - 2 pm 3 pm
Evening 8 pm - 8 pm 8 pm 8 pm 8 pm 7 pm

Awards

2008 TONY AWARDS
2008 Tony Award for Best Lighting Design of a Play (Kevin Adams)
2008 Tony Award for Best Sound Design of a Play (Mic Pool)

Nominations
2008 Tony Award for Best Play
2008 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play (Maria Aitken)
2008 Tony Award for Best Scenic Design of a Play (Peter McKintosh)
2008 Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Play (Peter McKintosh)

2008 DRAMA DESK AWARDS
2008 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lighting Design (Kevin Adams)
2008 Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience

Nominations
2008 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Sound Design (Mic Pool)

Reviews

Customer reviews

3 reviews, average rating: (4.8 Stars)

AS

funny, entertaining

Great show!! Hysterical, well acted, entertaining. I would recommend this to anyone ... Read more

Mikey

Great Show

Saw the 39 steps in June and had a great time - this is such a funny show and the cast were just hysterical. Loved it! ... Read more

Jim S

Hard to believe it's closing next week

Great cast, great energy. ... Read more
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