Drury Lane Theatre continues its 2023 season with the timeless farce based on the Hitchcock classic The 39 Steps, an original concept of Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon, adapted by Patrick Barlow from the novel by John Buchan and the movie by Alfred Hitchcock. Helmed by director Johanna McKenzie Miller, and starring Tony and Olivier nominee Gavin Lee, Drury Lane’s production of The 39 Steps runs June 21 – August 13, 2023, at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. The press opening is scheduled for Thursday, June 29 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available by phone at (630) 530-0111 or online at www.drurylanetheatre.com.
Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a dash of farce and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit. Packed with nonstop laughs, over 100 characters played by four actors, The 39 Steps is an unforgettable evening of riotous performances and inventive stagecraft.
The cast is led by Tony and Olivier Awards nominee Gavin Lee (Broadway: Squidward in SpongeBob SquarePants, West End: Bert in Mary Poppins) as Richard Hannay, Zuhdi Boueri (Clown), Tom DeTrinis as (Clown), Caitlin Gallogly (Annabelle/Margaret/Pamela), Madeline Baird (U/S Annabelle/Margaret/Pamela), Jordan Dell Harris (U/S Richard Hannay), Ryan Michael Hamman (U/S Clown) and Sawyer Smith (U/S Clown).
Johanna McKenzie Miller (Director) returns to Drury Lane after helming last summer’s hit production Steel Magnolias. The creative team includes Angie Weber Miller (scenic design), Rachel Boylan (costume design), Lee Fiskness (lighting design), Anthony Churchill (projection design), Ray Nardelli (sound design), Cassy Schillo (properties design), Charlie Baker (intimacy, violence, and comedic movement director), and Sammi Grant (dialect coach). The production is stage managed by Juli Hrovat-Walker, with assistant stage manager Larry Baker.
The 39 Steps is rated PG.
Fact Sheet / The 39 Steps
Title: The 39 Steps
From the novel by: John Buchan
Adapted by: Patrick Barlow
From the movie by: Alfred Hitchcock
Original concept by: Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon
Directed by: Johanna McKenzie Miller
Cast: Gavin Lee (Richard Hannay) Zuhdi Boueri (Clown), Tom DeTrinis (Clown), Caitlin Gallogly (Annabelle/Margaret/Pamela), Madeline Baird (U/S Annabelle/ Margaret/Pamela), Jordan Dell Harris (U/S Richard Hannay), Ryan Michael Hamman (U/S Clown), and Sawyer Smith (U/S Clown).
Creative Team: Angie Weber Miller (scenic design), Rachel Boylan (costume design), Lee Fiskness (lighting design), Anthony Churchill (projection design), Ray Nardelli (sound design), Cassy Schillo (properties design), Charlie Baker (intimacy, violence, and comedic movement director), and Sammi Grant (dialect coach). The production is stage managed by Juli Hrovat-Walker, with assistant stage manager Larry Baker.
Dates: June 21– August 13, 2023
Press Opening: Thursday, June 29 at 7:00 p.m.
Schedule: Wednesdays and Thursdays: 1:30 p.m.
Thursdays: 7:00 p.m.
Fridays: 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Sundays: 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Location: Drury Lane Theatre at 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace
Tickets: Single Tickets: $85 – $95*
Wednesday and Thursday matinees: $85.75*
Fridays, Saturday evenings and matinees, Sunday matinees: $96.25*
Thursday and Sunday evenings: $91*
*Prices include taxes and fees
$5 discount available for Senior Citizens on Wednesday and Thursday matinees
Group discounts available to groups of 15 or more
Dining and show packages available
Box Office: 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace, (630) 530-0111
Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm
or visit DruryLaneTheatre.com
The 39 Steps is rated PG.
2023/2024 Season and Subscription Information
Following The 39 Steps, the season continues with Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash, August 30 – October 22, 2023, the magical family-favorite Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella, November 8, 2023 – January 7, 2024, and the celebrated classic Fiddler on the Roof, January 24 – March 17, 2024.
Drury Lane Theatre’s performance schedule for the 2023/2024 season is as follows: Wednesdays at 1:30pm, Thursdays at 1:30pm and 7pm, Fridays at 7 pm, Saturdays at 3 pm and 8 pm, and Sundays at 2pm and 6 pm.
Subscriptions are on sale now starting at $205. This includes priority seating and great dining discounts at Lucille Restaurant and The Lounge, dedicated theatre entrances, exclusive presale opportunities and much more. For more information, visit DruryLaneTheatre.com/Subscribe. On-site dining is available at Lucille Restaurant with convenient pre-show or post-show prix fixe menus. To book a group of 15 people or more, call Group Services at 630-570-7272 or email Groups@DruryLane.com. For individual ticket on-sale dates and ticket reservations, call the Drury Lane Theatre Box Office at (630) 530-0111 or visit DruryLaneTheatre.com.
About Drury Lane Theatre
Built from scratch. Built in Oakbrook. Built for you.
Founded by Anthony DeSantis over 60 years ago, Drury Lane remains a family-run organization under the leadership of President Kyle DeSantis. Drury Lane Theatre continues as a major force in the Chicagoland theatre scene, producing world-class theatre in collaboration with some of the nation’s leading actors, directors, and creative minds. Drury Lane Theatre produces the highest quality theatrical experience that immerses and supports our artists and audiences in the exploration of what it means to be human and to experience the transcending power of the performing and visual arts. Drury Lane strives to create an environment in which every individual or group is welcomed, respected, supported, valued and able to fully experience and participate in this transformative art form.
The theatre has staged more than 2,000 productions and has been nominated for over 360 Joseph Jefferson Awards. Drury Lane proudly employs thousands of professional actors, musicians, designers, and crew members to entertain upwards of nine million audience members and counting.