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1984 Broadway Original Cast


1984 Broadway

Following four wildly successful U.K. runs, the "hair-raisingly vivid" (New York Magazine) stage adaptation of George Orwell's dystopian masterpiece, 1984, comes to New York in what The Huffington Post calls "an unforgettable jolt of high-voltage theatre that is literally shocking." One of the most widely referenced and best known fiction titles more...

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(Appeared in film sequence only)
Max Baker, with over two decades of experience in theatre, TV, and film, has graced Broadway stages in productions such as Cyrano De Bergerac and Jerusalem, and brought his talent to Off-Broadway in shows like Small Mouth Sounds and The Village Bike. He also made memorable TV appearances in series like The Blacklist and Law & Order SVU, and featured in the recent film Hail Caesar. more...

Reed Birney, who has an impressive array of accolades including a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play in 2016 for "The Humans" and a 2006 Obie Award for Sustained Excellence in Performance, brought his extensive experience to the stage in "1984." more...
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Sami Bray, who has showcased her talents in the national tour of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and regional productions like "The Little Mermaid" at New Day Children's Theatre, was a part of the cast of "1984." more...
(Understudy)
Meredith Forlenza, known for her Broadway performances in shows such as Noises Off and The Winslow Boy, has also graced the Off-Broadway stage and regional theaters, including a notable performance in Can You Forgive Her? which earned her an Irne Nomination for Best Actress. more...

(Appeared in film sequence only)
Richard Gallagher, who brought his talents to Broadway in the gripping production of 1984, has an extensive theatre background including notable performances in The Front Page and The Importance of Being Earnest. more...

Carl Louis, who brought intensity to the stage in 1984, has an impressive theatrical background with notable performances on Broadway in *The Cherry Orchard* and Off-Broadway in *The Emperor Jones* and *The Tempest*. more...
(Alternate)
Willow McCarthy, known for her role as the final Broadway Matilda in Matilda: the Musical, also showcased her talent in past Broadway productions of 1984 and The Ferryman. more...

Nick Mills, known for his performances in "The Humans" both on Broadway and Off-Broadway, has an impressive array of theater credits, including roles in "Macbeth" at The Public Theater and "The Legend of Georgia McBride" at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, and has also appeared in television series such as "Mr. Robot" and "Law & Order: SVU." more...

In 2017, Michael Potts showcased his versatility by starring alongside Olivia Wilde and Tom Sturridge in the stage adaptation of George Orwell’s dystopian masterpiece *1984*. more...

Cara Seymour, co-founder of the award-winning Trouble and Strife Theatre Company, has an impressive Off-Broadway resume including the Obie Award-winning production of Mike Leigh's *Ecstasy*, and has also appeared in notable films such as *American Psycho* and *Hotel Rwanda*, as well as Steven Soderbergh's television series *The Knick*. more...

Tom Sturridge, who earned acclaim for his performance in the Broadway production of 1984, has a distinguished career spanning stage and screen, including a Tony Award nomination for Orphans and an Olivier Award nomination for American Buffalo. more...

Olivia Wilde, making her Broadway debut in "1984," has an impressive resume that includes Off-Broadway performances such as "Beauty on the Vine" at Epic Theatre Center, and notable film credits like "Life Itself," "A Vigilante," and "Her." more...

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