Alfred Hitchcock's 'THE 39 STEPS' South Florida Premiere

WINNER 2 TONY ® AWARDS 

WINNER BEST NEW COMEDY, Olivier Award  

WINNER UNIQUE THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE, Drama Desk Award

Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS

TO BOW IN SOUTH FLORIDA PREMIERE

(Photo By Craig Schwartz 2009)

FOR A THREE WEEK RUN, FEBRUARY 10-28 PRESENTED

BY FLORIDA THEATRICAL ASSOCIATION AT PARKER PLAYHOUSE.

Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS.  This 2 time Tony and Drama Desk Award winner will open Wednesday, February 10 through Sunday, February 28, presented by the Florida Theatrical Association at the Parker Playhouse. 

Adapted by Patrick Barlow and directed by Maria Aitken, THE 39 STEPS has sets and costumes by Peter McKintosh in the production which is based on an original concept by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon and on the book by John Buchan.  

Ted Deasy, Claire Brownell, Eric Hisson and Scott Parkinson compose the cast of four who,  against all odds, breathlessly attempt to reenact all of the characters, locations and famous scenes in Hitchcock's 1935 film thriller with just a few props and a lot of theatrical ingenuity and split second quick changes.                                                                                                                         

Seeking a frivolous night out at the theatre, 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.  This is a classic portrayal of one man's flight from wrong accusation through a series of misadventures and old fashioned romance. 

THE 39 STEPS opened to positive reviews.   Ben Brantley, New York Times, called the production, "Absurdly enjoyable!  This gleefully theatrical riff on Hitchcock's film is fast and frothy, performed by a cast of four that seems like a cast of thousands.  The actors themselves seem to be having a helluva good time. As does the audience."   Clive Barnes, New York Post, pronounced THE 39 STEPS "Inventively astonishing, riotous & marvelous."  Joe Dziemianowicz, Daily News, exclaimed, "Hitchcock probably never imagined his thriller had the makings of a hilarious comedy, but this show is a dizzy delight and an ingenious spoof, inventively directed by Maria Aitken. A fast-paced fun ride!" 

THE 39 STEPS features lighting by Kevin Adams and sound by Mic Pool.   Dialect coach is Stephen Gabis.  Original movement created by Toby Sedgwick.  Additional movement created by Christopher Bayes.  Production management is by Aurora Productions.   

THE 39 STEPS has been a runaway hit in London's West End, playing to sell-out houses at the Criterion where it continues to delight audiences.  The first production of THE 39 STEPS was directed by Fiona Buffini and produced on stage by North Country Theatre in April 1996 at the Georgian Theatre, Richmond, North Yorkshire.  

The production received its American debut at the Huntington Theatre Company in Boston, MA.  The Broadway premiere began previews on January 4, 2008 and officially opened on January 15 at Roundabout Theatre Company's American Airlines Theatre.  

THE 39 STEPS will play Wednesday, February 10 through Sunday, February 28 at the Parker Playhouse, 707 NE 8th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday at 8PM, Sundays at 7:30 PM, Matinees Saturday and Sunday at 2 PM and Thursday, February 11 at 2PM. Tickets prices range from $50 to $15 and are available at the Parker Playhouse Box Office Tuesday - Saturday: 12 PM - 5:00 PM or visit the Broward Center Box Office Monday - Friday: 10 AM - 5:00 PM; Saturday/ Sunday: 12 PM - 5:00 PM; online at www.broadwayacrossamerica.com; www.browardcenter.org; via phones (954) 462-0222 or 800-982-2787. Groups of 10 or more are invited to call 800-647-6877 or (954) 462-0222.

For more information please visit www.39StepsOnBroadway.com.

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