The Crucible Revival 1964

Ages: 13+
Opened: April 6, 1964

The Crucible - 1964 - Broadway History , Info & More

Belasco Theatre (Broadway)
111 West 44th St. New York, NY

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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Review: Societal Consciousness in A Political Era With GOD BLESS YOU, MR. ROSEWATER at freeFall Theatre
by Drew Eberhard - Mar 4, 2024


God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater is Kurt Vonnegut’s fifth novel and was published in 1965. Its Post-Modern Satire context paved way for Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five, arguably his most well-known work. In the novel, Vonnegut highlights the life and times of the consciously-bound multi-millionaire Eliot Rosewater.

Amas Musical Theatre To Honor Patricia Birch And Len Cariou At 55th Annual Benefit Gala Concert
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Amas Musical Theatre will celebrate its 55th Anniversary at its annual Gala Benefit Concert on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Baruch Performing Arts Center.

Len Cariou & Peter Filichia To Be Honored at 78th Annual Theatre World Awards
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The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors has announced two of the individuals to be honored at 78th Annual Theatre World Awards to be held on Monday evening, June 10, 2024 beginning at 7:00 p.m.

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White Heron Theatre Company of Nantucket will open it's first production of the 2023 summer season, Blithe Spirit, by Noël Coward (Present Laughter, Private Lives) and directed by Skip Greer. Greer returns to Nantucket after directing 2017's Outside Mullingar for White Heron.

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Hampstead Theatre has announced a full season of eight new productions beginning on 7 September 2023 and running until 16 March 2024.

FUENTA OVEJUNA to be Presented at Theatre for a New Audience in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2023


Theatre for a New Audience will present the Off-Broadway premiere in English of the great Spanish author Lope de Vega’s Fuente Ovejuna (1612), translated by the late British poet, novelist, and playwright Adrian Mitchell.

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2023


Pasadena Playhouse has announced the cast for Sunday in the Park with George, the first production of the theater’s six-month-long celebration of Stephen Sondheim. See performances dates and how to purchase tickets!

Anna-Jane Casey to Join Ian McKellen & John Bishop in the UK and Ireland Tour of MOTHER GOOSE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2022


Anna-Jane Casey will be joining the UK and Ireland Tour of the pantomime MOTHER GOOSE as Cilla The Goose with Mairi Barclay, Becca Francis, Shailan Gohil and Laura Tyrer also confirmed to join the company

Cast Announced For UK and Ireland Tour of MY FAIR LADY
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2022


Casting has been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of Bartlett Sher's critically acclaimed and multi award-winning production of Lerner & Loewe's much loved MY FAIR LADY, which comes to Birmingham Hippodrome from Wednesday 8 March – Sunday 26 March 2023.

Final Casting Revealed For New London Production Of ANYONE CAN WHISTLE at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2022


Final casting is announced today for the new London production of Arthur Laurents' and Stephen Sondheim's rarely produced 1964 musical 'Anyone Can Whistle'.

Alex Young Will Star In A New London Production Of ANYONE CAN WHISTLE at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2022


Alex Young will to star in a new London production of  a new London production of Arthur Laurents' and Stephen Sondheim's 1964 musical 'Anyone Can Whistle'.

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His plays include The Man Who Had All the Luck (1944), All My Sons (1947), Death of a Salesman (1949), The Crucible (1953), A View from the Bridge and A Memory of Two Mondays (1955), After the Fall (1964), Incident at Vichy (1964), The Price (1968), The Creation of the World and Other Business (1972), The Archbishop's Ceiling (1977), The American Clock (1980) and Playing for Time (1980).

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Tonight, tonight! Tony Award winner Ivo van Hove's new production of West Side Story opens tonight at the Broadway Theatre.

Keen Co Announces Cast for MOLLY SWEENEY
by Julie Musbach - Sep 12, 2019


Keen Company Artistic Director Jonathan Silverstein today announced the cast for the first play of the new season, Keen's 20th: Paul O'Brien, Pamela Sabaugh and Tommy Schrider will star in Brian Friel's Molly Sweeney directed by Mr. Silverstein. 

BEDLAM Returns to the New York Stage with THE CRUCIBLE
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THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES Extends Through July 21
by Julie Musbach - Jun 17, 2019


Atlantic Theater Company announces a one week extension of the world premiere production of The Secret Life of Bees.

Photo Coverage: Atlantic Theater Company Celebrates Opening Night of THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 17, 2019


Atlantic Theater Company's World Premiere musical The Secret Life of Bees, book by Lynn Nottage, music by Duncan Sheik, lyrics by Susan Birkenhead, directed by Sam Gold, choreographed by Chris Walker and based on the best-selling novel by Sue Monk Kidd, just opened at the Linda Gross Theater (336 West 20th Street). The production is a limited run through July 14, 2019.

Review Roundup: THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES Opens Off-Broadway- See What The Critics Had To Say!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2019


Atlantic Theater Company' presents the world premiere of the new musical The Secret Life of Bees, book by Lynn Nottage, music by Duncan Sheik, lyrics by Susan Birkenhead, directed by Sam Gold, choreographed by Chris Walkerand based on the best-selling novel by Sue Monk Kidd.

Photo Flash: First Look at THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES
by Julie Musbach - Jun 12, 2019


Get a first look at Atlantic Theater Company's World Premiere musical The Secret Life of Bees, book by Lynn Nottage, music by Duncan Sheik, lyrics by Susan Birkenhead, directed by Sam Gold, choreographed by Chris Walker and based on the best-selling novel by Sue Monk Kidd.

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Atlantic Theater Company announces a one week extension for the world premiere production of The Secret Life of Bees, book by Pulitzer Prize-winner Lynn Nottage, music by Tony and Grammy Award winner Duncan Sheik, lyrics by Drama Desk winner Susan Birkenhead, directed by Tony Award winner Sam Gold, and based on the best-selling novel by Sue Monk Kidd. The highly anticipated production, which opens on Thursday, June 13th, will now play through Sunday, July 14th, 2019 Off-Broadway at the Linda Gross Theater (336 West 20th Street).

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by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2019


It is with deep sadness that we share news of the death of actor Antonia Rey, on February 21, 2019.

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.

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