The Crucible Revival 2016

Run Time:
Two hours and 55 minutes
Ages: 13+
Opened: March 31, 2016
Closing: July 17, 2016

The Crucible - 2016 - Broadway History , Info & More

Walter Kerr Theatre (Broadway)
219 West 48th St. New York, NY

It is a dramatized and partially fictionalized story of the Salem witch trials that took place in the Province of Massachusetts Bay during 1692 and 1693. Miller wrote the play as an allegory of McCarthyism, when the U.S. government blacklisted accused communists.

Starring Ben Whishaw as John Proctor, Tony winner Sophie Okonedo as his wife Elizabeth Proctor, Saoirse Ronan as Abigail Williams, and Ciaran Hinds as Deputy-Governor Danforth.

The production will be directed by Ivo van Hove, and will have scenic and lighting design by longtime van Hove collaborator Jan Versweyveld, costume design by Wojciech Dziedzic, and an original score by Philip Glass. Additional casting and design team will be announced at a later date.

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‘The Crucible’ With Ben Whishaw, Saoirse Ronan & Sophie Okonedo Bewitches On Broadway – Review
8 / 10

Arthur Miller's 1953 drama The Crucible is a big play -- big ideas, big cast, big emotions. In a season of multiple Miller celebrations...Ivo van Hove's lucid and often mesmerizing production at the Walter Kerr Theatre honors all of those big factors without overwhelming us -- unless it's by the sheer impact of a company so right in nearly every detail, from the major roles to those less so...Van Hove and his incomparable troupe -- led by beautifully felt performances from Ben Whishaw (The Danish Girl), Sophie Okonedo (Hotel Rwanda) and Soairse Ronan (Brooklyn) -- play it straight. I think the impact must be quite similar to that felt by theatergoers 63 years ago.

Van Hove Emphasizes the Otherworldly in Stark 'Crucible'
7 / 10

Ronan is convincing as chief mean girl Abigail Williams, with her mouth set in a hard line and her eyes narrowed. I liked her performance, but didn't necessarily see Abigail as someone capable of whipping up the frenzy relied on in 'The Crucible'...While I'm confident Miller believed in the power of mankind to manipulate and be manipulated, I'm rather sure his 'witch hunt' was metaphorical. Theatrical flourishes here -- girls suspended in mid-air, windstorms, what appears to be a wolf wandering alone on stage -- suggest van Hove prefers it an open-ended question. That added an unanticipated layer to the nearly three-hour proceedings.

AUDIO: Ciaran Hinds Talks about THE CRUCIBLE's 21st Century Relevance
by Michael Dale - July 13, 2016

The Irish actor plays an opportunistic judge in Arthur Miller's classic about the Salem witch trials.

Photo Coverage: Meet the Nominees- THE CRUCIBLE's Sophie Okonedo
by Walter McBride - June 3, 2016

On May 4, the 2016 Tony nominees flocked to the Paramount Hotel, where they met with the press for the first time since getting the big news. BroadwayWorld will be bringing you coverage from the epic day over the next month (so watch out for lots more), but for now, check out photos of Best Performance by an Actress in Leading Role in a Play nominee for The Crucible, Sophie Okonedo, as captured by Walter McBride!

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- A BETTER PLACE's Judith Hawking
by Nicole Rosky - May 13, 2016

In this week's edition, we caught up with Judith Hawking, who stars as 'Mary' in A BETTER PLACE, currently in previews at The Duke on 42nd Street.

Tony Awards Close-Up: What's It Like Starring in Ivo van Hove's Intense THE CRUCIBLE Every Night? Bill Camp Shares!
by Nicole Rosky - June 10, 2016

Bill Camp currently stars in one of the most intense plays on Broadway- Ivo van Hove's revival of Arthur Miller's The Crucible. This marks Camp's seventh Broadway show and first Tony nomination for his performance as Reverend Hale (Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play).

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- A BETTER PLACE's Michael Satow
by Nicole Rosky - May 6, 2016

In this week's edition, we caught up with Michael Satow, who stars as 'Broker/Concierge' in A BETTER PLACE, currently in previews at The Duke on 42nd Street.

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- THE CRUCIBLE's Jim Norton
by Nicole Rosky - May 6, 2016

In this week's edition, we caught up with Jim Norton, who stars as 'Giles Corey' in The Crucible, playing at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- THE CRUCIBLE's Ciaran Hinds
by Nicole Rosky - April 29, 2016

In this week's edition, we caught up with Ciaran Hinds, who stars as 'Deputy Governor Danforth' in The Crucible, playing at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

BWW Interview: Jason Butler Harner of THE CRUCIBLE- Fearful and Loathsome in Salem
by Naomi Serviss - April 26, 2016

Harner credits the tight ensemble with getting the tone just right for the events that result in brutal executions of perceived witches.

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- THE CRUCIBLE's Jenny Jules
by Adam Jay - April 22, 2016

In this week's edition, we caught up with Jenny Jules, who stars as 'Tituba' in THE CRUCIBLE, playing at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

VIDEO: Saoirse Ronan on Playing Abigail Williams in THE CRUCIBLE: 'She's the Worst!'
by Caryn Robbins - April 15, 2016

Saoirse Ronan stopped by today's LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL to talk about making her Broadway debut in the current revival of THE CRUCIBLE.

BWW Review: Ivo van Hove Takes Possession of Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE
by Michael Dale - April 1, 2016

The esoteric director stages the Arthur Miller classic with a relatively restrained hand.

Review Roundup: THE CRUCIBLE Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups - March 31, 2016

The Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's The Crucible, starring Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan, opens tonight, March 31, at the Walter Kerr Theatre, 219 West 48 Street. Let's see what the critics had to say...

Photo Flash: First Look at Saoirse Ronan, Ben Whishaw and More in Ivo van Hove's THE CRUCIBLE
by Nicole Rosky - March 31, 2016

The Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's The Crucible, starring Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan, opens tonight, March 31, at the Walter Kerr Theatre, 219 West 48 Street. Below, check out photos of the cast in action!

The Trial Begins... Meet the Full Cast of THE CRUCIBLE, Opening Tonight on Broadway
by Meet the Cast - March 31, 2016

The Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's The Crucible, starring Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan, opens tonight, March 31, at the Walter Kerr Theatre, 219 West 48 Street. Scroll down to learn more about the full company!

THE CRUCIBLE, Starring Oscar Nominee Saoirse Ronan, Opens Tonight on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2016

The Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's The Crucible, starring BROOKLYN Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan, opens tonight, March 31, at the Walter Kerr Theatre, 219 West 48 Street.

BWW Interview - Debut of the Month - THE CRUCIBLE's Jenny Jules
by Caryn Robbins - March 26, 2016

Today, Jules speaks exclusively with BWW about making her Broadway debut and explains why being in Salem every night can be a 'harrowing experience'!

VIDEO: Saoirse Ronan Talks THE CRUCIBLE; Competes in 'Catchphrase' on TONIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - March 23, 2016

The Oscar-nominated actress discusses making her Broadway debut in THE CRUCIBLE.

VIDEO: Saoirse Ronan & Ben Whishaw Talk On-Stage Chemistry in THE CRUCIBLE
by Caryn Robbins - March 21, 2016

In an exclusive interview with USA Today, Saoirse Ronan and Ben Whishaw discuss making their Broadway debuts in the revival of Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE.

THE CRUCIBLE, Starring Oscar Nominee Saoirse Ronan, Begins on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - March 1, 2016

The Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's The Crucible begins tonight, March 1, after moving its original start date to allow star Saoirse Ronan (a Best Actress Oscar nominee for her performance in the film BROOKLYN) to attend the Oscars in Los Angeles over the weekend.

Broadway's THE CRUCIBLE Sets New Start Date Due to Saoirse Ronan's OSCARS Nod
by BWW News Desk - February 4, 2016

Just in, the upcoming Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's The Crucible has moved its first preview to allow star Saoirse Ronan (a Best Actress Oscar nominee for her performance in the film Brooklyn) to attend the Oscars in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 28.

The Crucible FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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.
The Crucible has been nominated for Best Lighting Design of a Play for Jan Versweyveld and Best Revival of a Play for Arthur Miller's The Crucible.
The Crucible has been nominated for several awards including Outstanding Music in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Philip Glass, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Sophie Okonedo, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Ben Whishaw, Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play (Drama League Awards) for Arthur Miller, and Outstanding Revival of a Play (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Crucible.
The Crucible has won several awards, including Outstanding Music in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Philip Glass, Distinguished Performance Awards (Drama League Awards) for Sophie Okonedo and Ben Whishaw, Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play (Drama League Awards) for Arthur Miller, and Outstanding Revival of a Play (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Crucible.

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