Orwell in America, written by preeminent playwright Joe Sutton, runs live on stage at the Briggs Opera House in White River Junction, VT, March 11 through March 29. For tickets and information, call 802-296-7000 or visit www.northernstage.org. Tickets start at $15. In the first years after World War II, George Orwell, author of Animal Farm, is chaperoned on an American book tour by a fetching young woman, provided by the publisher, whose job is to dissuade Orwell from telling America why he is a proud socialist. This beautiful, smart, and thought-provoking drama was first presented in a staged reading at Northern Stage's inaugural New Works Now festival last season, to great audience and critical acclaim. Performing Tuesday-Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 5pm and Thursday the 19th & 26th matinees at 2pm. Tickets $15-$55 Box Office: 802-296-7000