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London stage adaptation of '1984' to come to Broadway

The book has suddenly become a bestseller post-Donald Trump's presidency in the US.

Los Angeles: The hit London stage adaptation of George Orwell's novel "1984" is all set to come to Broadway.

The book that has suddenly become a bestseller post-Donald Trump's presidency in the US will be translated into a production backed by "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" producer Sonia Friedman and Scott Rudin, reported Variety.

The show is co-adapted and directed by Robert Icke. It earned rave reviews in the UK in the year 2014. The New York production is lined up for a summer run at the Hudson Theater.

Interestingly, the 2017-18 Broadway season will be opened by the play. While the start date for previews is yet to be determined, the show will open on June 22.

( Source : PTI )
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