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Opened: January 22, 1953

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A witch hunt is beginning in Salem.



Raised to be seen and not heard, a group of young women suddenly find their words have a terrible power.



As a climate of fear spreads through the community, private vendettas fuel public accusations and soon the truth itself is on trial.

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Old Vic's HD Filming of THE CRUCIBLE Comes to the River Street Theatre in Jaffrey
by Julie Musbach - Oct 17, 2017


Playwright Arthur Miller's classic American play, The Crucible, based on the Salem witch trials, will be shown this weekend as part of the River Street Theatre's Stage2Screen Series. It will be exclusively presented this Friday, October 20 at 7pm, Saturday, October 21 at 2pm and 7pm and on Sunday, October 22 at 2pm.

The Kavinoky Theatre presents THE CRUCIBLE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2017


The Kavinoky Theatre, a professional theatre on the campus of D'Youville College, continues its 38th season with The Crucible by Arthur Miller.

Photo Flash: First Look at THE CRUCIBLE at Steppenwolf for Young Adults
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2017


Kicking off the 2017-2018 Steppenwolf for Young Adults (SYA) season is Arthur Miller's The Crucible, directed by Jonathan Berry. Steppenwolf Education presents this American classic as part of the SYA season which asks, 'When does a lie become the truth?' BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

THE CRUCIBLE to Get at the Truth as Steppenwolf for Young Adults' Season Opener
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2017


Kicking off the 2017-2018 Steppenwolf for Young Adults (SYA) season is Arthur Miller's The Crucible, directed by Jonathan Berry. Steppenwolf Education presents this American classic as part of the SYA season which asks, "When does a lie become the truth?"

Steppenwolf Sets Casting for THE REMBRANDT and THE CRUCIBLE
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2017


Steppenwolf Theatre Company announces complete casting for the first two shows of its 2017/18 season: The Rembrandt by Jessica Dickey, directed by Hallie Gordon and Steppenwolf for Young Adults' production of The Crucible by Arthur Miller, directed by Jonathan Berry.

CPCC Theatre Brings THE CRUCIBLE to Pease Auditorium
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2017


Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) Theatre is excited to bring Arthur Miller's classic play The Crucible to the Pease Auditorium stage Oct. 27 Nov. 5.

Ivo van Hove's A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE Extends at the Goodman
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2017


Seven more performances have been added to Tony Award winner Ivo van Hove's re-imagining of Arthur Miller's A View From the Bridge at Goodman Theatre.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Steppenwolf for Young Adults: THE CRUCIBLE
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 22, 2017


Kicking off the 2017-2018 Steppenwolf for Young Adults (SYA) season is Arthur Miller's The Crucible, directed by Jonathan Berry. Steppenwolf Education presents this American classic as part of the SYA season which asks, When does a lie become the truth? Public performances for The Crucible are Saturday, October 7 at 3pm and 7:30pm; Sunday, October 8 at 3pm; Friday, October 13 at 7:30pm; Saturday, October 14 at 3pm and 7:30pm; and Saturday, October 21 at 3pm and 7:30pm in the Downstairs Theatre. The press performance is Saturday, October 7 at 3pm. Weekday performances are reserved for school groups only. Tickets to public performances ($20; $15 with student I.D.) are currently on sale through Audience Services (1650 N Halsted St), 312-335-1650 and steppenwolf.org.

Steppenwolf Sets Casting for THE REMBRANDT and THE CRUCIBLE
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2017


Steppenwolf Theatre Company announces complete casting for the first two shows of its 2017/18 season: The Rembrandt by Jessica Dickey, directed by Hallie Gordon and Steppenwolf for Young Adults' production of The Crucible by Arthur Miller, directed by Jonathan Berry.

Tickets on Sale Now to CPCC Theatre's Upcoming Season
by BWW News Desk - Sep 1, 2017


Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) Theatre announces individual tickets are now on sale for its upcoming season. This year, the troupe will bring an incredible lineup of quality shows, at prices the entire family can enjoy. In addition, parking is free for all productions.

SRO Theatre's 2017-18 Season Continues With THE CRUCIBLE
by BWW News Desk - Aug 31, 2017


SRO Theatre Company's 2017-2018 season, it's 33rd,  continues with The Crucible, Arthur Miller's landmark drama that has gripped audiences for nearly 65 years and couldn't be more timely in today's political environment.

The Players Joins the Witch Hunt with THE CRUCIBLE
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 17, 2017


From August 31 through Sept 10, you don't want to miss the pre-season opener, Arthur Miller's famous work, The Crucible. Produced in partnership with Two Chairs Theatre Co., this is the first installment in a trilogy to present three works of Miller's. In the past, Two Chairs, has presented three masterpieces by Tennessee Williams (The Glass Menagerie, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and A Streetcar Named Desire). Winner of the 1953 Tony Award for Best Play, this exciting drama about the Puritan purge of witchcraft in old Salem is both a gripping historical play and a timely parable of our contemporary society.

Photo Flash: First Look at THE CRUCIBLE at Main Street Theatre Works
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2017


Witches are coming to the Kennedy Mine Amphitheatre in Jackson as Main Street Theatre Works presents Arthur Miller's classic play, The Crucible, directed by Susan McCandless.

THE CRUCIBLE to Get at the Truth as Steppenwolf for Young Adults' Season Opener
by BWW News Desk - Aug 16, 2017


Kicking off the 2017-2018 Steppenwolf for Young Adults (SYA) season is Arthur Miller's The Crucible, directed by Jonathan Berry. Steppenwolf Education presents this American classic as part of the SYA season which asks, "When does a lie become the truth?"

Main Street Theatre Works presents THE CRUCIBLE
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2017


Witches are coming to the Kennedy Mine Amphitheatre in Jackson as Main Street Theatre Works presents Arthur Miller's classic play, The Crucible, directed by Susan McCandless.

Los Altos Stage Opens Season with THE CRUCIBLE
by Julie Musbach - Aug 8, 2017


Los Altos Stage Company embraces its role as the quintessential American playhouse by bringing a central work of the American canon to life: Arthur Miller's The Crucible.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with THE CRUCIBLE at Main Street Theatre Works
by Julie Musbach - Jul 29, 2017


Witches are coming to the Kennedy Mine Amphitheatre in Jackson as Main Street Theatre Works presents Arthur Miller's classic play, The Crucible, directed by Susan McCandless.

Photo Flash: Princeton Summer Theater's 48th Season Continues with Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2017


Princeton Summer Theater's 2017 season's third show opens next Thursday, July 27th with Arthur Miller's The Crucible. Regarded as a one of the foremost classics of American theatre, The Crucible uses the proceedings of the Salem witch trials to examine the manic effects of mass hysteria in society. As an increasing number of upstanding townspeople are accused of witchcraft, Miller emphasizes the contagious nature of fear and the elusiveness of truth. The 1953 Tony Award-winning play invites us to question the importance of upholding morality in times of hardship.

BWW Review: THE CRUCIBLE at Barn Players
by Alan Portner - Jul 16, 2017


Crucible reminds us of the good old bad old days of church extremism and Congressional blacklists along with a warning for today.

Thom Southerland to Direct First London Revival of THE WOMAN IN WHITE
by BWW News Desk - Jul 14, 2017


Acclaimed rising star director Thom Southerland (Titanic, Grey Gardens, Grand Hotel) is to direct the first ever revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tony and Olivier Award-nominated musical The Woman in White.

Steppenwolf Sets Casting for THE REMBRANDT and THE CRUCIBLE
by BWW News Desk - Jul 5, 2017


Steppenwolf Theatre Company announces complete casting for the first two shows of its 2017/18 season: The Rembrandt by Jessica Dickey, directed by Hallie Gordon and Steppenwolf for Young Adults' production of The Crucible by Arthur Miller, directed by Jonathan Berry.

Los Altos Stage Company 2017-18 Season Announced
by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2017


After a 2016-2017 season filled with iconic American stories and Theatre Bay Area Recommended Productions, Los Altos Stage Company is pleased to announce its 2017-2018 season of plays and musicals, continuing its proud tradition of presenting bold, entertaining, and thought-provoking theater.

Full Casting Announced for TERROR at the Lyric Hammersmith
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2017


The Lyric Hammersmith today is pleased to announce the full casting for the UK premiere of Ferdinand von Schirach's thrilling courtroom drama Terror, directed by Artistic Director Sean Holmes and designed by Olivier Award-winner Anna Fleischle.

Philip Dawkins' THE BURN to Debut with Steppenwolf for Young Adults in 2017-18; Lineup Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2017


Steppenwolf for Young Adults (SYA) has announced its 2017/18 season: The Crucible, the Tony Award-winning American classic by Arthur Miller directed by Steppenwolf Artistic Producer Jonathan Berry, and the world premiere of The Burn by Chicago playwright Philip Dawkins directed by Devon de Mayo. SYA's 2017/18 Season explores the question, When you Say it Enough, Does a Lie Become the Truth?

Princeton Summer Theater Announces 2017 Season
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2017


Since its inception over forty years ago, Princeton Summer Theater (PST) has helped launch the careers of hundred of young artists while bringing high-quality, affordable theater to the greater Mercer County area.

The Crucible FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Crucible have there been?
The Crucible has had 11 productions including Broadway which opened in 1953, Off-Broadway which opened in 1958, Broadway which opened in 1964, Broadway which opened in 1972, Off-Broadway which opened in 1990, Broadway which opened in 1991, Broadway which opened in 2002, Broadway which opened in 2002, Broadway which opened in 2016, Off-Broadway which opened in 2019 and West End which opened in 2023.
What Tony Awards has The Crucible been nominated for?
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What Tony Awards has The Crucible won?
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