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The 39 Steps

The 39 Steps

Adapted by Patrick Barlow

Based on a Book
Comedy
Small Cast (1-8)
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The 39 Steps

The 39 Steps





A comedic, creative reimagining of the story by John Buchan, made famous by the Alfred Hitchcok film.


Story:

In The 39 Steps, a man with a boring life meets a woman with a thick accent who says she’s a spy. When he takes her home, she is murdered. Soon, a mysterious organization called “The 39 Steps” is hot on the man’s trail in a nationwide manhunt that climaxes in a death-defying finale! A riotous blend of virtuoso performances and wildly inventive stagecraft, The 39 Steps amounts to an unforgettable evening of pure pleasure!


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Playwright

Adapter
Patrick Barlow


Based on an original concept by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon

Based on the novel by John Buchan

Broadway Premiere

Theatre
American Airlines Theatre, Cort Theatre, Helen Hayes Theatre
Opening Night
Jan 15, 2008
Total Performances
771
Original Cast
Arnie Burton, Charles Edwards, Jennifer Ferrin, Cliff Saunders
Director
Maria Aitken
Movement
Toby Sedgwick and Christopher Bayes
Scenic Design
Peter McKintosh
Costume Design
Peter McKintosh
Lighting Design
Kevin Adams
Sound Design
Mic Pool

1935 Film Version

Movie Name
The 39 Steps
Type
Hollywood Movie
Director
Alfred Hitchcock
Screenplay
Charles Bennett and Ian Hay
Starring
Robert Donat, Madeleine Carroll, Lucie Mannheim, Godfrey Tearle, Peggy Ashcroft

1959 Film Version

Movie Name
The 39 Steps
Type
Hollywood Movie
Director
Ralph Thomas
Screenplay
Frank Harvey
Starring
Kenneth More, Taina Elg, Brenda de Banzie

2008 Film Version

Movie Name
The 39 Steps
Type
Made for TV Movie: BBC Masterpiece Theatre
Director
James Hawes
Screenplay
Lizzie Mickery
Starring
Rupert Penry-Jones, Lydia Leonard, David Haig




Books

Script
Play Script

Book
Novel by John Buchan


Videos

DVD
Alfred Hitchcock Version DVD

Blu-Ray
Alfred Hitchcock Version Blu-Ray

DVD
BBC Version DVD


Merchandise

Merchandise




Tony Award Nominations

Best Lighting Design of a Play
Best Sound Design of a Play
Best Play
Best Direction of a Play
Best Scenic Design of a Play
Best Costume Design of a Play

Drama Desk Award Nominations

Unique Theatrical Experience
Outstanding Lighting Design
Outstanding Sound Design

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