1984 (Broadway)
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1984 (Broadway)
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1984 (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

76%
(628 Ratings)
Positive
78%
Mixed
15%
Negative
7%
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.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (628)

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31 Reviews | 7 Followers
90
Dizzying, Ambitious, Great acting, Edgy, Profound

See it if you loved the book, love great acting, and can stomach relevant but rough scenes.

Don't see it if you are extremely disturbed by on-stage "torture" scenes; it gets very horrifically distressing.

43 Reviews | 4 Followers
90
Dizzying, Edgy, Intense, Thought-provoking, Riveting

See it if you want to see an amazing piece of theatre that is extremely relevant to today's political climate

Don't see it if you have a weak stomach. The torture scene is INTENSE

40 Reviews | 12 Followers
90
Absorbing, Intelligent, Intense

See it if you really want to leave the theater frustrated by modern politics and the current world we live in (aka. alternative facts).

Don't see it if you're not really into politically oriented shows or if you have any kind of aversion to seeing a bit of violence/torture on stage.

26 Reviews | 5 Followers
90
Absorbing, Ambitious, Edgy, Great acting, Great staging

See it if You are in search of an intense theatrical experience that makes you think about today's political climate

Don't see it if You are faint of heart or don't like loud noises/bright lights

33 Reviews | 6 Followers
89
Shocking, Clever, Exquisite, Relevant

See it if You are prepared to be shocked and thrilled. Through this dystopia it is very easy to compare current politics and the show itself.

Don't see it if "Thought crimes", blood, intense lighting and sounds offend you. You're looking for a fun time at the theater.

24 Reviews | 7 Followers
89
Intense, Thought-provoking, Relevant

See it if If you enjoy the book. If you want something thought provoking.

Don't see it if If you you don't want to see a show that's very visually and audibly intense.

30 Reviews | 7 Followers
88
Great writing, Relevant, Thought-provoking

See it if You are in the mood to reflect on our world today.

Don't see it if You are looking for a funny show to see.

26 Reviews | 10 Followers
88
Ambitious, Profound, Relevant, Resonant, Riveting

See it if You love the book, are scared of our current political climate, want something a bit deeper and intense

Don't see it if You have a weak stomach or dislike violence or want something family-friendly

Critic Reviews (54)