'The 39 Steps' Extends thru March 29

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce a one-week extension of Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps now through Saturday, March 29 at 8PM.

The Olivier Award winning adaptation, by Patrick Barlow, is directed by Maria Aitken, based on an original concept by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon and on the book by John Buchan.

The company is led by Arnie Burton (Man #2), Charles Edwards (Richard Hannay), Jennifer Ferrin (Pamela/Margaret) and Cliff Saunders (Man #1).

The 39 Steps officially opened on January 15th, 2008 at the American Airlines Theatre (227 West 42nd St).  The limited engagement has been extended one week through Saturday, March 29.

"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," describe press notes.

The design team includes Peter McKintosh (Sets & Costumes), Kevin Adams (Lights), Mic Pool (Sound).

Tickets are available by phone at (212) 719-1300, online at www.roundabouttheatre.org or at the American Airlines Theatre (227 West 42nd St). Ticket prices range from $51.25 - $96.25.

The 39 Steps plays Tuesday through Saturday evenings at 8PM with a Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday matinee at 2PM. www.roundabouttheatre.org