39 Steps

See it if you want easy-breezy entertainment. Nothing new (if you've seen the movie), but cleverly staged w/good actors. Fun and fast-paced.

Don't see it if you want meaningful theater. 39S is just for the sheer imaginative recreation (w 4 actors) of a full, action-packed movie.

Also I saw 39 Steps twice, once in London, once in NYC. I preferred the London production (better staging, better actors), but maybe the novelty wore off. Still, a fun frothy foray.... Read more Read less

See it if You like quick witted British humor.

Don't see it if you only like musicals.

See it if You like british comedies or Alfred Hitchcock movies.

Don't see it if You dislike slapstick comedy.

See it if you like shows that seem to magically make sets (and casts) out of next to nothing. A fun romp of a story.

Don't see it if you're looking for anything too serious. Think extended Carol Burnet sketch.

See it if You enjoy clever wordplay. You're a fan of Hitchcock movies. You enjoy shows w/pop references.You like slapstick. You enjoy fun staging.

Don't see it if You're not familiar with Hitchcock movies. You don't like slapstick or clowning. You want more traditional dialogue & staging.

See it if You like Hitchcock with a side of farce.

Don't see it if You think this is going to be finely-crafted fun.

See it if It was technically very good but I did not find the play compelling. Ultimately I found it cold and it didn't keep my interest.

Don't see it if It was popular but I don't think it was for everyone. Very stylized. Four actors play over 100 roles. Impressive but dizzying too.

See it if You are a fan of Hitchcock movies, love clever theater staging, want to have a great time.

Don't see it if You don't like farce or shows that have some silliness.

See it if you like British slapstick humor. There's a cast of four but two of the guys play 100+ roles! It's a lot of light, entertaining fun.

Don't see it if you aren't a fan of comedies or British humor.

See it if You love Hitchcock films, can laugh at them. You can appreciate 4 actors playing a thousand parts, quick change artistry, you want to loud.

Don't see it if You do not love smart, silly humor,

See it if You'd enjoy a "who dunit" farce-- a case of mistaken identity. I am generally not too crazy about comedies, but this one held my interest.

Don't see it if Do not enjoy all but one of the actors playing multiple roles. Don't see if you are tired.

See it if you would like to see a play that is performed by 4 actors which portray over 150 characters.

Don't see it if you don't like plays where the actors take on more than one role.

See it if like fun who-done-it's performed by four actors each of whom play multiple parts.

Don't see it if you think mysteries shouldn't be performed in a humorous vein with multiple characters each without his or her own actor

See it if you like whodunit mysteries

Don't see it if you want a more engaging production

See it if You like clowns and/or Hitchcock

Don't see it if You can't follow multiple roles played by the same people.

See it if You like funny, silly, unusual shows where the actors play multiple roles.

Don't see it if You want a straightforward play that is typically ordinary.

See it if you love Hitchcock & clever dialogue.

Don't see it if you're not a fan of British humor.

See it if you like small casts playing a lot of characters & you can follow all the changes of character.

Don't see it if you like elaborate sets or if you don't remember the movie (the plot is a bit twisty).

See it if You're a Hitchcock, physical comedy fan, or just want to laugh. I've seen it on 2 continents. Masterful 4 actors are technically brilliant.

Don't see it if I guess if you really take Hitchcock too seriously or are expecting something else. I fell out of my chair laughing. I'm a tough audience.

See it if You enjoy the movie and comedy. This production is very clever and requires some imagination. It was a very enjoyable evening.

Don't see it if You don't like clever British shtick

See it if Despite my low rating I've seen this one twice. 1st on Bdwy & then Off-Bdwy. Sadly, I fell asleep the 1st time (2 tired); & 2nd time 2 slow?

Don't see it if If U don't like the movie THE 39 STEPS (it's on YouTube) don't bother. If U saw it on Bdwy, don't c the Off-Bdwy version, WAY 2 slow. DRINK!

See it if you enjoy a light, fast-paced, fun evening.

Don't see it if If you are looking for must-see theater

See it if you want to watch 1920s style movie camp translated into theater camp; you enjoy classy physical comedy

Don't see it if you want to relate to the characters.

See it if You like British humor and whimsy

Don't see it if You need to be blown away by original staging or need something modern

See it if You enjoy watching frantic actors in a myriad of hilarious roles.

Don't see it if You're looking for something serious.