Alfred Hitchcock's
The 39 StepsAugust 11 – September 13, 2009 Mandell Weiss Theatre
adapted by Patrick Barlow Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have the intriguing, thrilling, riotous, unmissable comedy smash straight from Broadway, The 39 Steps. The mind-blowing cast of 4 plays over 150 characters in this fast-paced tale of an ordinary man on an extraordinarily entertaining adventure. The 39 Steps contains every single legendary scene from the award-winning movie — including the chase on the Flying Scotsman, the escape on the Forth Bridge, the first theatrical bi-plane crash ever staged and the sensational death-defying finale in the London Palladium. Local film screenings of The 39 StepsMuseum of Photographic Arts MANDELL WEISS SEATING MAP
Ticket Prices: $30-$65 Run Time: Approx. two hrs with one intermission Performance Times: Tues-Wed: 7:30pm
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The Season 2009-2010 Season The 39 Steps
The Season 2009-2010 Season The 39 Steps
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Partick BarlowWriter/Adaptor
Patrick Barlow is an award-winning writer and actor who won the Olivier Award for Best New Comedy for his adaptation of The 39 Steps. He is best known in the UK for his hilarious mock two-man theatre troupe, the National Theatre of Brent, which has become legend in British theatre, television and radio.
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Know Before You GoLearn more about The 39 Steps and discover the inspiration of the creative team with behind-the-scenes stories and background information.
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Alfred Hitchcock The undisputed world master of the thriller genre. Review his biography, filmography, writings and all those famous Hitchcock cameos!
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National Theatre of Brent Adaptor Patrick Barlow's hilarious mock two-man theatre troupe is a legend in British theatre, television and radio. Read More -
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- (l-r) Eric Hissom (left) and Ted Deasy in La Jolla Playhouse's production of THE 39 STEPS, adapted by Patrick Barlow, directed by Maria Aitken. Photo by Craig Schwartz.
- (l-r): Ted Deasy, Scott Parkinson, Eric Hissom and Claire Brownell in La Jolla Playhouse's production of THE 39 STEPS. Photo by Craig Schwartz.
- Claire Brownell as Pamela and Ted Deasy as Richard Hannay in La Jolla Playhouse's production of THE 39 STEPS. Photo by Craig Schwartz.
- (l-r): Eric Hissom, Claire Brownell, Scott Parkinson and Ted Deasy in La Jolla Playhouse's production of THE 39 STEPS, adapted by Patrick Barlow, directed by Maria Aitken. Photo by Craig Schwartz.
- Sketch by Scenic & Costume Designer Peter McKintosh for The 39 Steps.
- Sketch by Scenic & Costume Designer Peter McKintosh for The 39 Steps.
- Sketch by Scenic & Costume Designer Peter McKintosh for The 39 Steps.
- Sketch by Scenic & Costume Designer Peter McKintosh for The 39 Steps.
- Sketch by Scenic & Costume Designer Peter McKintosh for The 39 Steps.
- Original cinema posters for the 1935 film, The 39 Steps, Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring Robert Donat, Madeleine Carroll and Lucie Mannheim.
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Features
Union Tribune Feature: Quick 'steps' — La Jolla Playhouse production based on Hitchcock film doesn't stop moving
Read MoreNorth County Times: Playhouse presents West Coast premiere of 39 Steps
Read MorePlaybill: Comic Caper 39 Steps Opens in La Jolla Aug. 16 in Prep for Tour
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The 39 Steps Blog Topics
The British Love to Say They're Sorry
The Story of Reginald Risdale, as told by actor Scott Parkinson
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