London stage adaptation of '1984' to come to Broadway

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 to 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.