Olivia Wilde’s Broadway Play ‘1984’ Ruled Ineligible for Tony Awards
Play based on George Orwell’s dystopian classic played for more than five months
Thom Geier | November 9, 2017 @ 5:21 PM
Last Updated: November 9, 2017 @ 5:42 PM
Photo: Julieta Cervantes
The well-reviewed Broadway adaptation of George Orwell’s dystopian classic “1984” was ruled ineligible for next year’s Tony Awards, the rules committee announced Thursday.
According to a statement from the Tony Awards administration committee, “The show did not fulfill all of the eligibility requirements, as outlined by the Tony Rules and Regulations.”
Reps for the Tonys and for the show’s producers did not respond to TheWrap’s requests for comment.
The show, produced by Sonia Friedman and Scott Rudin, starred Olivia Wilde, Tom Sturridge and Reed Birney — each of whom earned critical praise for their performances after the June 22 opening night.
The production, directed and adapted for the stage by Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan, closed on Oct. 8 after 125 performances.
It also sparked coverage because of its disturbing scenes of torture — which prompted some extreme audiences reactions — including vomiting and fainting in some cases.
'Frozen': First Look at Broadway-Bound Musical That Just Won't Let It Go (Photos)
A stage version of Disney's animated hit "Frozen" opens Thursday at the Buell Theatre in the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, before an expected Broadway run starting in February 2018. Here's a first look at director Michael Grandage's new production.
The company of "Frozen" perform. The show's music and lyrics -- including new songs -- are by the movie composers Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. The script is by the movie's director-screenwriter, Jennifer Lee.
Patti Murin (Anna) and Caissie Levy (Elsa) with Jacob Smith.
Jelani Alladin (Kristoff) and Andrew Pirozzi (Sven).
Jelani Alladin (Kristoff) and Patti Murin (Anna) meet up on an icy bridge.
Patti Murin (Anna) and John Riddle (Hans) dance to choreography by Tony winner Rob Ashford.
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The stage version of the 2013 animated hit opens Thursday in Denver ahead of NYC premiere this winter
A stage version of Disney's animated hit "Frozen" opens Thursday at the Buell Theatre in the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, before an expected Broadway run starting in February 2018. Here's a first look at director Michael Grandage's new production.
