Prime Stage Presents: ‘The 39 Steps’ at the New Hazlett Theater

This critically acclaimed 2007 Olivier Award winner for Best New Comedy is a retelling of the Alfred Hitchcock movie, which is a retelling of the John Buchan novel. Prime Stage’s production is adapted from the novel by Patrick Barlow and directed by Scott P. Calhoon. Previews begin May 5th.

Top row: Trevor Buda, Rachel Pfennigwerth, Ryan Warsing
Bottom: Kendall Mason
Photo credit: Laura Slovesko

The plot centers on Richard Hannay, a man trapped in a boring life who encounters a woman who claims to be a spy. Soon she is murdered, and he gets entangled in a nationwide manhunt. This suspenseful thriller becomes a high-speed spy experience with intrigue and nonstop laughs. 

The script has 150 characters, played by just four actors in constant motion with lots of scene and costume changes, bringing all those zany characters to life. 

Performances May 5 – 14, 2023

  • Preview- Friday, May 5th (Pay what you can)
  • Opening- Saturday, May 6th 
  • Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm / Sundays at 2:30 pm 
  • Sensory Inclusive performance is on Saturday, May 13th, at 2:30.
  • Audio Described and ASL Signed performance is on Sunday, May 14th at 2:30 pm

Suitable for ages 13 through adult. 

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