Why Watch John Proctor is the Villain?
- John Proctor is the Villain is a novel take on a classic that forces you to question how heroes and legends are made.
- Set in a modern high school English class, the story follows young minds as they start to question the literature they consume.
- Playwright Kimberly Belflower revisits The Crucible with sharp, poignant humor beautifully housed in the talents of stars like Sadie Sink.
Playwright Kimberly Belflower's revisionist take on Arthur Miller's The Crucible was originally workshopped in 2018 at college theater departments. It would develop into an award-winning production staged at the Studio Theatre in 2022 and the Huntington Theatre Company in 2024. On the surface a coming-of-age story, John Proctor is the Villain is a delightfully nuanced take on literature itself.
Storyline
It's time for English class at a high school in a one-stoplight town, somewhere in Georgia. The Crucible is at the forefront, but the students are far more preoccupied with things that really matter: young love, sex ed, and scandals. But as the pages turn, they find themselves drawn to Arthur Miller's classic and wonder: was John Proctor the hero we all once thought he was?
Show timings
Show timings for John Proctor is the Villain may vary every week. You can check the show timings for your preferred date at the next stage of booking.
Additional Information
- Security: To ensure your comfort and security, you might encounter a few security checks when you arrive at the venue.
- Dress code: Smart casual or semi-formal attire is the way to go.
- Outside food: While outside food isn't usually allowed, many theaters have cafes or restaurants nearby for you to check out before or after the show.
Frequently asked questions
The cost of the tickets starts from $100 and will vary depending on the type of seats you choose.
The show is most suitable for children aged 12 years and above.
The show is playing at the Booth Theatre on Broadway.
Set in a small-town high school, the show follows a group of teens as they navigate Arthur Miller's The Crucible in English class and begin to question the play's perspective on John Proctor.
The running time is 90 mins with no intervals.
Sadie Sink, of Stranger Things fame, leads the cast of this production. The play also stars Nihar Duvvuri as Mason Adams, Gabriel Ebert as Carter Smith, Molly Griggs as Bailey Gallagher, Maggie Kuntz as Ivy Watkins, Hagan Oliveras as Lee Turner, Morgan Scott as Nell Shaw, Fina Strazza as Beth Powell, and Amalia Yoo as Raelynn Nix.
