the 39 steps || jan 23 - feb 7, 2026
Adapted by Patrick Barlow
From the novel by John Buchan
From the movie by Alfred Hitchcock
Licensed by ITV Global Entertainment Limited
And an original concept by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon
One step into mystery. Several steps into madness!
Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, throw in a dash of Monty Python, and you get The 39 Steps—a fast-paced whodunit bursting with theatrical magic! This award-winning comedy features nonstop laughs, more than 150 outrageous characters (played by a ridiculously talented cast of six actors), an onstage plane crash, missing fingers, and just the right amount of romance. It’s an unforgettable experience blending high-stakes hilarity and classic mystery.
PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES
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Location
All performances are held at the Hanifl Performing Arts Center: 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Free parking is available in the lot surrounding the theatre.
RUN TIME
The final run time will be determined closer to opening. The estimated run time is:
Act I ~ 45-50 minutes
~15-minute intermission ~
Act II ~ 45-50 minutes
CONTENT advisory & AGE RECOMMENDATION
Recommended for ages 12 and up. This show contains adult humor based in violence. There is the depiction of murder, Nazism, and sexual innuendo. The production contains smoking, alcohol use, and mild swear words. Simulated gunshots are depicted via nonfiring, replica theatrical firearms. Theatrical fog & haze are used, and there are bright and flashing lights which may affect photosensitive viewers. The actors perform using dialects from the British Isles and Europe. Lakeshore does not “rate” productions, as sensitivities vary from person to person.
Pay-what-you-want
The Pay-What-You-Want performance for this show takes place on Thursday, February 5, at 7:30 PM. To select Pay-What-You-Want pricing, choose your seat for this performance and the Pay-What-You-Want option will be at the top. You may edit this price to be what you wish to pay for your ticket. A $3 facilities fee will be added to each Pay-What-You-Want ticket at check-out.
Trailer by M&D Media
CAST AND ARTISTIC STAFF
CAST
Grant Henderson, Richard Hannay
Hannah Steblay, Annabella Schmidt, Pamela, Margaret
Michael Kelley, Clown 1
Lois Estell, Clown 2
Dominic DeLong-Rogers, Clown and Understudy
Sophie Finnerty, Clown and Understudy
artistic staff
Sarah Nargang, Director
Grace Czywczynski, Stage Manager
Isabelle Stene, Assistant Stage Manager
Tracy Joe, Lighting Designer
Mark Koski, Scenic Designer
Lane Bode, Sound Engineer
Steven Zubich, Composer
Gillian Constable, Dialect Coach
Vinny Torres, Costume Designer
Cory Skold, Props Designer
Hannah Steblay, Production Manager
THE 39 STEPS is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
www.concordtheatricals.com
