1984 (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

76%

(628 Ratings)

Positive

78%

Mixed

15%

Negative

Members say

Intense, Thought-provoking, Relevant, Edgy, Absorbing

About the Show

This stage adaptation of George Orwell’s classic novel stars Tony winner Reed Birney, Tony nominee Tom Sturridge, and Olivia Wilde in her Broadway debut. Ages 13 and up only.

One of the most widely referenced and best known fiction titles of all time, '1984' was first published in 1949. Set in a dystopian future when critical thought is suppressed under a totalitarian regime, the story centers around everyman Winston Smith (Sturridge) as he begins down a path of personal and political rebellion. Playwrights Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan's adaptation of '1984' arrives in New York with a brand-new cast after four popular U.K. runs. Due to the show's graphic nature, no one under 13 will be admitted.

Show-Score Member Reviews (628)

Ambitious, Enchanting, Entertaining, Thought-provoking

See it if You want to be terrified out of your mind!

Don't see it if You don’t want to be terrified...

Absorbing, Thought-provoking, Intense, Great staging, Relevant

See it if You are a fan of the book or of a show that will make you think.

Don't see it if You can't handle strobes, loud noises, violence; or if you're looking for a lighter evening or a straightforward narrative.

Great acting, Edgy, Excruciating, Intelligent, Intense

See it if you to see the classic book in the stage form. If you want to see an intense show that will leave you shook afterwards.

Don't see it if you have any light sensitivity, do not have a tolerance for torture scenes and fake blood, and an overall intense show.

Ambitious, Great acting, Edgy, Intense, Thought-provoking

See it if You love a pessimistic, yet honest perspective on humanity.

Don't see it if Torture scenes make you uneasy or sick. Read more

Absorbing, Intense, Intelligent, Masterful, Relevant

See it if You want to see an incredible adaptation of an extremely relevant book.

Don't see it if You are opposed to loud noises and bright lights.

Thought-provoking, Profound, Masterful, Great acting, Absorbing

See it if you enjoy intense, thought-wrenching plays in the best way. Acting and designs are incredible. Raw, edgy and intense.

Don't see it if you get scared easily. The sound design is very loud and lights flash many times. Unsettling and uncomfortable sensory for some people.

Absorbing, Ambitious, Exquisite, Great acting, Edgy

See it if you enjoy dystopian narratives and are interested in the intersection of modern technology and great American novels.

Don't see it if you do not enjoy non-linear story lines, spectacle, or experimental theatrical styles.

Great staging, Relevant, Thought-provoking, Intense, Confusing

See it if you're a fan of the book, or are feeling like we might be living in Orwell's world right now! Tom Sturridge and Reed Birney are phenomenal

Don't see it if you're not familiar with the story, at least on a surface level. The first 20 minutes can be very jarring, but well worth it Read more

Critic Reviews (54)

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