1984 (MidCity Productions) NYC Reviews and Tickets

81%

(27 Reviews)

Positive

85%

Mixed

11%

Negative

Members say

Great acting, Relevant, Thought-provoking, Intense, Intelligent

About the Show

MidCity Productions presents a stage adaptation of George Orwell's iconic novel about one man's struggle for freedom in a dystopian society.

Playwright Michael Gene Sullivan takes the world that Orwell created, tweaks it here and there, and delivers an immersive retelling of Winston Smith and his trial for thoughtcrime against Big Brother in the state of Oceania. Audiences will be transported to the basement of the Ministry of Love to witness his interrogation by the Thought Police as they try to coerce a confession out of him. At the play's conclusion, the audience is left wondering, In the eyes of an almighty, do you use knowledge to become free, or do you remain ignorant and obedient?

Member Reviews (27)

Confusing, Dizzying, Edgy, Ambitious, Excruciatingly loud !

See it if You have read 1984 and are curious about how a stage adaption would work. You are wanting to see every show currently on Broadway.

Don't see it if You can't tolerate frequent extremely loud sound effects. You are looking for humor. There is very little in this horrific vision of future.

Thought-provoking, Resonant, Intelligent, Absorbing

See it if You enjoy dramas that resonate with current events, or if you like small, smart productions of classic stories.

Don't see it if You want something light-hearted or fluffy, or only enjoy large, fully-staged productions.

Critic Reviews (1)

"A well-acted and timely adaptation of the famous novel examining oligarchy and mind control...Director Dave Stishan effectively creates the environment of a dystopia along with the design team...The actors portray with convincing clarity the homogeneous members of a society that praises conformity and loathes individuality...Orwell's '1984' presents a stark, clear image of what the 'worst' would be like, and shows how close it is to our reality."
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