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Run Time:
1 hour and 47 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 9+
Opened: January 15, 2008
Closing: January 10, 2010

The 39 Steps - 2008 Broadway History , Info & More

Alfred Hitchcock's classic spy thriller, The 39 Steps, brilliantly and hilariously recreated as the smash hit Olivier Award Winning Best New Comedy. This blissfully funny show follows the incredible adventures of our handsome hero Richard Hannay, complete with stiff-upper-lip, British gung-ho and pencil moustache as he encounters dastardly murders, double-crossing secret agents, and, of course, devastatingly beautiful women. This wonderfully inventive and gripping comedy thriller features four fearless actors, playing 139 roles in 100 minutes of fast-paced fun and thrilling action.


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Dratch, Pack, Zweibel And More Will Join THE 39 Steps' HITCHCOCK MEETS HILARIOUS Summer Talkback Series
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2009


Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS, Broadway's longest running comedy, continues its 'Hitchcock Meets Hilarious' Talkback Tuesday series tonight with Alan Zweibel (Original writer, 'Saturday Night Live,' writer, Billy Crystal's 700 Sundays, author, Clothing Optional) joining cast members of the Tony Award-winning comedy for a post-show discussion.

THE 39 STEPS Continues 'Hitchcock Meets Hilarious' Talkback With Karith Foster Joining The Cast 8/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 31, 2009


Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS, Broadway's longest running comedy, continues its 'Hitchcock Meets Hilarious' Talkback Tuesday series on August 4 with Karith Foster (comedian, 'Imus in the Morning') joining cast members of the Tony Award-winning comedy for a post-show discussion.

THE 39 STEPS Continues 'Hitchcock Meets Hilarious' Talkback With Rachel Dratch 7/28
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2009


Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS, Broadway's longest running comedy, continues its 'Hitchcock Meets Hilarious' Talkback Tuesday series on July 28 with Rachel Dratch (actress/comedian, 'Saturday Night Live,' Minsky's) joining cast members of the Tony Award-winning comedy for a post-show discussion.

THE 39 STEPS Continues 'Hitchcock Meets Hilarious' Talkback With Rachel Dratch Joining The Cast 7/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 23, 2009


Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS, Broadway's longest running comedy, continues its 'Hitchcock Meets Hilarious' Talkback Tuesday series on July 28 with Rachel Dratch (actress/comedian, 'Saturday Night Live,' Minsky's) joining cast members of the Tony Award-winning comedy for a post-show discussion.

THE 39 STEPS Continues 'Hitchcock Meets Hilarious' Talkback With Liz Tuccillo Joining Cast Members 7/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 20, 2009


Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS, Broadway's longest running comedy, continues its 'Hitchcock Meets Hilarious' Talkback Tuesday series tomorrow night with Liz Tuccillo (co-writer, He's Just Not That Into You) joining cast members of the Tony Award-winning comedy for a post-show discussion.

THE 39 STEPS Continues 'Hitchcock Meets Hilarious' Talkback With Eugene Pack Joining The Cast 7/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 13, 2009


Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS, Broadway's longest running comedy, continues its 'Hitchcock Meets Hilarious' Talkback Tuesday series tomorrow night with Eugene Pack (creator, producer, performer and host of the Off-Broadway hit comedy sensation Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words) joining cast members of the Tony Award-winning comedy for a post-show discussion.

Dratch, Pack, Zweibel And More Will Join THE 39 Steps' HITCHCOCK MEETS HILARIOUS Summer Talkback Series
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 7, 2009


Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS, Broadway's longest running comedy, continues its 'Hitchcock Meets Hilarious' Talkback Tuesday series tonight with Alan Zweibel (Original writer, 'Saturday Night Live,' writer, Billy Crystal's 700 Sundays, author, Clothing Optional) joining cast members of the Tony Award-winning comedy for a post-show discussion.

The 39 Steps Hitchcock Meets Hilarious Talkbacks Continue Tonight With Michele Balan Joining Cast
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 30, 2009


Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS, Broadway's longest running comedy, continues its 'Hitchcock Meets Hilarious' Talkback Tuesday series tonight with Michele Balan ('Last Comic Standing 4,' Stand-UP 360) joining cast members of the Tony Award-winning comedy for a post-show discussion.

THE 39 STEPS Continues Hitchcock Meets Hilarious Talkback With Frank DeCaro 6/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 22, 2009


Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS, Broadway's longest running comedy, continues its 'Hitchcock Meets Hilarious' Talkback Tuesday series tomorrow night with Frank DeCaro ('The Daily Show,' 'The Frank DeCaro Show' on Sirius XM Satellite Radio) joining cast members of the Tony Award-winning comedy for a post-show discussion.

The 39 Steps Continues Talkbacks With Comedian Christian Finnegan & Cast On 6/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 15, 2009


Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS, Broadway's longest running comedy, continues its 'Hitchcock Meets Hilarious' Talkback Tuesday series tomorrow night with Christian Finnegan (VH1's 'Best Week Ever') joining cast members of the Tony Award-winning comedy for a post-show discussion.

Photo Flash: Jill Paice Joins THE 39 STEPS
by Charlie Piane - June 10, 2009


Jill Paice (Curtains, The Woman in White, A Little Night Music) recently joined the cast of Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS, Broadway's longest running comedy, playing the roles of Annabella Schmidt, Pamela and Margaret. 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 production also recently played its 500th performance on Broadway.

THE 39 STEPS' Hitchcock Meets Hilarious Talkback Tuesday Series Begins 6/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 4, 2009


Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS, Broadway's longest running comedy, is pleased to announce 'Hitchcock Meets Hilarious', a Talkback Tuesday series beginning this Tuesday, June 9. Following the Tuesday evening performance for the next six weeks, the cast of the hit comedy will be joined onstage by New York comedians and prominent Hitchcock aficionados for a discussion about the art of stage comedy and the man himself, Alfred Hitchcock.

Jill Paice Joins Bdwy's 'THE 39 STEPS' 6/2
by BWW News Desk - June 2, 2009


Jill Paice (Curtains, The Woman in White, A Little Night Music) will join the cast of Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS, Broadway's longest running comedy, on Tuesday, June 2. She will be playing the roles of Annabella Schmidt, Pamela and Margaret. Francesca Faridany will play her final performances in the roles on Sunday, May 31.

THE 39 STEPS Plays 500th Performance On Broadway 5/19
by Charlie Piane - May 19, 2009


Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS, Broadway's longest running comedy, plays its 500th performance on Broadway tonight, May 19th. 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).

Jill Paice Joins Bdwy's 'THE 39 STEPS' 6/2
by Eddie Varley - May 12, 2009


Jill Paice (Curtains, The Woman in White, A Little Night Music) will join the cast of Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS, Broadway's longest running comedy, on Tuesday, June 2. She will be playing the roles of Annabella Schmidt, Pamela and Margaret. Francesca Faridany will play her final performances in the roles on Sunday, May 31.

THE 39 STEPS Plays Its 400th Performance On 2/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 18, 2009


Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS, Broadway's longest running comedy, will play its 400th performance on Friday, February 20th. 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.

Robert Portal Returns To The Role Of Hannay In THE 39 STEPS
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 11, 2009


Robert Portal makes a welcome return to the role of Richard Hannay in Patrick Barlow's adaptation of The 39 Steps, directed by Maria Aitken, currently in its third year at the Criterion Theatre. On Monday 2 February he joined the current cast members Tessa Churchard, Alan Perrin and Nigel Betts in this hilarious 100 minute whodunnit. Robert Portal first played Hannay from April to October 2007. Since that time the production has enjoyed incredible UK and international success and he returns to a role which is currently played by 14 actors in as many countries across the world.

The Chase Begins! Enter to Win Tickets to THE 39 STEPS!
by Eddie Varley - February 6, 2009


We are giving away 2 pairs of tickets to THE 39 STEPS, the winner of two Tony Awards, the Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience and the 2007 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, 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.

BWW Special Offers: Save Over 50% on THE 39 STEPS!
by Robert Diamond - January 31, 2009


A riotous blend of virtuoso performances and wildly inventive stagecraft, THE 39 STEPS amounts to an unforgettable evening of pure pleasure!

THE 39 STEPS Welcomes Mahon as New 'Hannay' 1/21
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2009


Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS starts its second year on Broadway in a new home and with a new Hannay. Sean Mahon will join the Tony Award-winning quick-change comedy as Richard Hannay on Wednesday, January 21, when the production moves to the Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44th Street). Sam Robards will play his final performance as Richard Hannay on January 4 at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street).

'Good Morning America' Goes Back Stage At 'THE 39 STEPS'
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 6, 2009


'Good Morning America NOW' went behind-the-scenes at Broadway's THE 39 STEPS on this morning's broadcast. In the taped segment, 'Good Morning America NOW' took a look at the Tony Award-winning quick-change comedy version of the 1935 Hitchcock film classic, interviewing cast members Arnie Burton and Jeffrey Kuhn and showing some of the organized chaos backstage during the running of a typical performance.

Photo Flash: Sean Mahon Joins The 39 Steps
by Robert Diamond - January 5, 2009


Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS starts its second year on Broadway in a new home and with a new Hannay. Sean Mahon will join the Tony Award-winning quick-change comedy as Richard Hannay on Wednesday, January 21, when the production moves to the Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44th Street).

THE 39 STEPS Welcomes Mahon as New 'Hannay' 1/21, Robards Departs 1/4
by Eddie Varley - December 1, 2008


Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS starts its second year on Broadway in a new home and with a new Hannay. Sean Mahon will join the Tony Award-winning quick-change comedy as Richard Hannay on Wednesday, January 21, when the production moves to the Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44th Street). Sam Robards will play his final performance as Richard Hannay on January 4 at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street).

Photo Flash: Kuhn and Faridany Join THE 39 STEPS Cast
by Reynard Loki - November 3, 2008


Jeffrey Kuhn and Francesca Faridany joined the cast of Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS on Tuesday, October 28.

Interview with 39 STEPS Star Burton on Leonard Lopate Show Online Now
by Robert Diamond - October 9, 2008


Arnie Burton, one of the stars of Broadway's THE 39 STEPS, was a guest on today's edition of 'The Leonard Lopate Show' on WNYC Radio.

The 39 Steps History

Other Productions of The 39 Steps

2006   West End Original London Production
West End
2008   Broadway Roundabout Production
Broadway
2009   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2010   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Transfer
Off-Broadway
2015   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
   West End
West End

The 39 Steps - 2008 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Kevin Adams
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design Mic Pool
2008 Drama Desk Awards Unique Theatrical Experience Bonnie Comley
2008 Drama Desk Awards Unique Theatrical Experience The 39 Steps
2008 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Play Maria Aitken
2008 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Kevin Adams
2008 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Play 0
2008 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Play Peter McKintosh
2008 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play Maria Aitken
2008 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Play Kevin Adams
2008 Tony Awards Best Play Huntington Theatre Company
2008 Tony Awards Best Play Bonnie Comley
2008 Tony Awards Best Play Edward Snape for Fiery Angel Ltd.
2008 Tony Awards Best Play Patrick Barlow
2008 Tony Awards Best Play Pat Addiss
2008 Tony Awards Best Play Marek J. Cantor
2008 Tony Awards Best Play Douglas Denoff
2008 Tony Awards Best Play Olympus Theatricals
2008 Tony Awards Best Play Manocherian Golden Prods.
2008 Tony Awards Best Play Stewart F. Lane/Bonnie Comley
2008 Tony Awards Best Play Ron Nicynski
2008 Tony Awards Best Play Harriet Newman Leve
2008 Tony Awards Best Play Bob Boyett
2008 Tony Awards Best Play Julia C. Levy
2008 Tony Awards Best Play Roundabout Theatre Company
2008 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Play Peter McKintosh
2008 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Play Mic Pool

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