George Orwell News

The Wilma Theater in Philadelphia Receives 2024 Regional Theatre Tony Award

by Stephi Wild — May 22, 2024

The Wilma Theater in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has been announced as the recipient of the 2024 Regional Theatre Tony Award.

ANIMAL FARM Comes to the Greenwich Theatre in June

by Stephi Wild — May 20, 2024

Creation Theatre will present George Orwell’s classic political fable in an adaptation bristling with satire.

Tribeca Festival Unveils Lineup With Guests Including Andy Cohen, Steven Spielberg, and More

by Josh Sharpe — April 30, 2024

The 2024 Tribeca Festival has unveiled its lineup of talks with iconic artists, critically acclaimed directors, and multi-hyphenate entertainers, as well as reunions and retrospectives of venerable and lauded films and TV series.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS

by Stephi Wild — April 18, 2024

All new rehearsal photos have been released from the return of the original, smash hit production of People, Places and Things.

PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS Will Return to the West End in May

by Stephi Wild — March 11, 2024

The original hit production of People, Places and Things will make a return to London's West End, this spring.

PHOTOS: Se estrena REBELIÓN EN LA GRANJA en el Real Teatro de Retiro

by Juan-Jose Gonzalez — March 4, 2024

La adaptación del clásico de George Orwell se puede ver desde el 2 de marzo.

REBELIÓN EN LA GRANJA se estrena en el Real Teatro

by Jose German Martinez Paneque — February 22, 2024

El próximo 2 de marzo llega al Real Teatro de Retiro la versión de El Real Junior de REBELIÓN EN LA GRANJA, un estreno absoluto que adapta el clásico de George Orwell.

Greenway Arts Alliance Announces One-Week Extension For I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER

by A.A. Cristi — February 9, 2024

Due to popular demand, Greenway Arts Alliance has announced a one-week extension for I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER, based on the #1 New York Times Bestseller novel of the same name by Erika L.

Greenway Arts Alliance Announces I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER Cast & Creative Team

by A.A. Cristi — January 19, 2024

Greenway Arts Alliance has announced the cast and creative team for I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER, adapted for the stage by Isaac Gómez (Steppenwolf Theatre's La Ruta, Off-Brodway's the way she spoke, Netflix's Narcos: Mexico, Kings of America) and directed by Sara Guerrero (UCI'sThe Sweet

Interview: Renee O'Connor on Directing Roald Dahl's MATILDA the Musical for Encore Productions at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center

by Shari Barrett — January 15, 2024

Renee O’Connor is perhaps best known as Gabrielle from the popular TV Show Xena Warrior Princess.

Cynthia Erivo, Andrew Garfield, Andrew Scott & Tom Hardy to Star in Audible's 1984

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 9, 2024

Andrew Garfield and Cynthia Erivo will lead Audible’s audio adaptation of George Orwell’s 1984.

The Paley Museum to Present Immersive Exhibit BEYOND THE BIG GAME Celebrating the Super Bowl

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 4, 2024

The Paley Museum presents 'Beyond the Big Game,' an immersive exhibit celebrating the Super Bowl.

Critics' Pick: Franco Milazzo's Best of 2023 in Review

by Franco Milazzo — December 31, 2023

What a year! I pulled out my notebook over a hundred times and came away, more often not, with a happy heart.

Center REP to Present EVERY BRILLIANT THING This Winter

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 30, 2023

Center REP presents 'Every Brilliant Thing,' a remarkable solo performance filled with poignant humor and joy.

Musical Theatre Reimagining of ANIMAL FARM Comes to the Birmingham Hippodrome Next Year

by Stephi Wild — November 29, 2023

A new folky musical theatre reimagining of George Orwell’s classic book, Animal Farm, steeped in fake news, cancel culture, and the curtailing of free speech, comes to the Birmingham Hippodrome.

Con Paolo Triestino E La Regia Di Carlo Emilio Lerici Serata Unica Lunedì 13 Novembre Ore 21 Teatro Belli

by Blair Ingenthron — November 11, 2023

TREND presents '2071' with Paolo Triestino and directed by Carlo Emilio Lerici.

Review: IMMERSIVE 1984, Hackney Town Hall

by Franco Milazzo — October 27, 2023

A new immersive production based on George Orwell’s 1984 shows why it still has such a grip on the modern psyche.

Photos: First Look at Immersive 1984 at Hackney Town Hall; Now Extended!

by Stephi Wild — October 26, 2023

Due to popular demand Pure Expression has announced that 1984 at Hackney Town Hall will extend the run until the 17 December with a further press night added on the 2nd November as well as the 26 October.

Apollo Chamber Players to Present CANCELED With DJ Spooky At Burke Baker Planetarium

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 24, 2023

Apollo Chamber Players presents CANCELED with DJ Spooky at Burke Baker Planetarium on Saturday, November 18.

ANIMAL FARM Comes to Wilton's Music Hall in 2024

by Stephi Wild — October 18, 2023

Guy Masterson (The Shark is Broken) directs Tom Kelsey (A Little Life) in his globally acclaimed solo adaptation of George Orwell’s political masterpiece ANIMAL FARM opening at Wilton’s Music Hall on January 23, 2024.