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By: Sep. 01, 2009
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BroadwayWorld.com presents it's newest column, Twitter Watch, which will bring you only the best and most interesting reports straight from the mouths of Broadway stars, shows and more on the hot social networking service - Twitter!

We continue the "tweet week" with a stop by the always comic and exciting Twitter page of Broadway's THE 39 STEPS.

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DAY 1, CLUE 1: Right in the heart of midtown lies a classy eatery that celebrates the film industry....
34 minutes ago from web

NOTE: You're looking for an envelope at local NYC venues that contains 2 tkts. See picture here:http://39stepsonbroadway.com./hitchcock.html
35 minutes ago from web

THE HUNT IS ON! Solve the first clue in our "Case of the Missing 39 tkts to The 39 Steps TODAY!
41 minutes ago from web

HITCHCOCK FUN FACT: Hitchcock never learned to drive.
7:30 AM Aug 28th from web

Hitchcock's response..."Then Madam I suggest you have her dry cleaned."
11:42 AM Aug 23rd from web

A woman once complained that the shower scene in Psycho so frightened her daughter that the girl would no longer shower...
11:41 AM Aug 23rd from web

FUN FACT: Despite being nominated 6 times, Hitchcock never received an Academy Award for directing.
7:25 AM Aug 21st from web

Now in its second smash year, the Tony Award-winning quick change comedy version of Hitchcock's classic film thriller is playing at the Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44th Street).

THE 39 STEPS is adapted by Patrick Barlow and directed by Maria Aitken. The production is based on an original concept by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon and on the book by John Buchan. 

THE 39 STEPS features a cast of four actors who, against all odds, breathlessly and hilariously attempt to reenact all of the characters, locations and famous scenes in Hitchcock's 1935 film thriller with just a few props and a lot of theatrical ingenuity and split second quick changes. 

The production stars Arnie Burton (Man #2), Jeffrey Kuhn (Man #1) Sean Mahon (Richard Hannay) and Jill Paice (Annabella Schmidt/Pamela/Margaret). The company also includes Rob Breckenridge, Cameron Folmar and Nisi Sturgis.

THE 39 STEPS opened to deliriously ecstatic reviews. Ben Brantley, New York Times, called the production, "Absurdly enjoyable! This gleefully theatrical riff on Hitchcock's film is fast and frothy, performed by a cast of four that seems like a cast of thousands. The actors themselves seem to be having a helluva good time. As does the audience." Clive Barnes, New York Post, pronounced THE 39 STEPS "Inventively astonishing, riotous & marvelous." Joe Dziemianowicz, Daily News, exclaimed, "Hitchcock probably never imagined his thriller had the makings of a hilarious comedy, but this show is a dizzy delight and an ingenious spoof, inventively directed by Maria Aitken. A fast-paced fun ride!"

Tickets are available from TeleCharge at 212-239-6200, online at www.telecharge.com and at the Helen Hayes Theatre box office. Performances are Tuesday at 7:00 PM, Wednesday through Saturday at 8:00 PM, with matinees Wednesday and Saturday at 2:00 PM, Sunday at 3:00 PM. 

For more info visit, www.39StepsOnBroadway.com.

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