Kimberly Belflower

Student Blog: John Proctor is the Villain: Finding Pieces of Theatre to Connect to
by Student Blogger: Bayley Tanenbaum - Dec 8, 2025

It is so important for theatre goers to find pieces that they can connect to and learn from. Every woman should read or watch this play once, and every man should experience it twice to get a close up lens at the everyday experiences of our peers that are so easily overlooked.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 13, 2025- Tom Felton Joins HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD And More
by - Nov 13, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 13, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Is Now Available at the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 12, 2025

Seven-time Tony Award-nominated John Proctor is the Villain, the new play by Kimberly Belflower, is now available at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive (TOFT).

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 29, 2025- HAMILTON And WICKED Lead the Grosses and More
by - Oct 29, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 29, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

The History of Feminist Plays That Came Before LIBERATION
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 28, 2025

As the fight for women to have equal rights and opportunities has evolved, so has the presence of plays telling these stories. When I wrote my book, Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy that the History Books Left Out, the first-ever book about female musical theatre writers, I researched many musicals that are in this genre as well.

JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Will Open in London's Royal Court Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2025

Kimberly Belflower’s John Proctor is the Villain is set to make its European premiere next year at the Royal Court Theatre in London. Learn more about the production which will make the transfer from Broadway and find out how to get tickets here!

Royal Court Theatre Reveals 70th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2025

The announcement details an entire year of programming for 2026, with 12 productions across the venue's two historic stages, alongside new national projects and partnerships to drive investment and ambition for the next decade of new writing in the UK.

Video: JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Ends Broadway Run With Closing Night Ritual
by Michael Major - Sep 8, 2025

John Proctor is the Villain played its final performance on Broadway on Sunday. Watch a video of the final curtain call, where Danya Taymor led the audience in a breathing exercise – which included exhaling, inhaling, and then letting out a scream.

R.I.T. School Of Performing Arts Joins The Farm Theater's 2025-26 College Collaboration Project
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 25, 2025

The Rochester School of Technology's School of Performing Arts (Rochester, NY) will join The Farm Theater's 2025-26 College Collaboration Project with playwright Gina Femia.

Debut of the Month: Chiara Aurelia on JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN's Powerful Message
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2025

Chiara Aurelia is currently making her Broadway debut as Shelby Holcomb in John Proctor is the Villain! Read BroadwayWorld's debut of the month interview with Aurelia here!

Q&A: Playwrights Natalie Margolin & Julia Randall’s Share How Their New Plays Are Reaching, Supporting & Inpirising Women
by Cara Joy David - Jul 29, 2025

In this interview, Margolin and Randall, who did not know each other previously, discussed what drew them to write about the bond between women, how important it was to work with female directors, what they think it took to get their work to the stage, and more.

Photos: Cole Escola, Sadie Sink, and More at Opening Night of Josh Sharp's TA-DA!
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 24, 2025

Josh Sharp's ta-da! officially opened Off-Broadway at the Greenwich House Theater on July 21. In attendance at opening night were Sadie Sink, Cole Escola, and more. Check out photos below!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 22, 2025- SUNSET BLVD. Says Goodbye and More
by - Jul 22, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 22, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Extends Broadway Run For Third and Final Time
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2025

John Proctor is the Villain, the new hit play by Kimberly Belflower, will extend for a third and final time on Broadway through Sunday, September 7 at the Booth Theatre. Learn more here!

Photos: Chiara Aurelia in JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2025

You can now get a first look at new production photos featuring Chiara Aurelia in John Proctor is the Villain. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets here!

Photos: Sadie Sink Takes Final Bow in JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2025

Sadie Sink played her 104th and final performance on Broadway as ‘Shelby Holcomb’ in John Proctor is the Villain yesterday, Sunday, July 13. Check out photos of her final curtain call here!

Photos: Lorde Visits The Cast of JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 13, 2025

On Friday, July 11, singer-song writer Lorde visited with the cast of John Proctor is the Villain on Broadway! Her song, Greenlight, his featured predominantly in the show. See the photos here! 

JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Will Host Spirit Week 3.0 With Special Events and Activities
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2025

John Proctor is the Villain will host Spirit Week 3.0, featuring post-show activations for ticket holders and fans for all performances next week. Learn more here!

Video: Broadway Stars on What Pride Means to Them �" Megan Hilty, Darren Criss & More
by Joey Mervis - Jun 30, 2025

Happy Pride Month! Watch a video of Kip Williams, Kimberly Belflower, Megan Hilty, Darren Criss, and the cast of Operation Mincemeat opening up and discussing what Pride means to them.

The Huntington to Present Work-in-progress Presentation Of Mahira Kakkar's A MONGOOSE SPEAKS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2025

The Huntington will present a work-in-progress presentation of A Mongoose Speaks, written by Mahira Kakkar and directed by Danilo Gambini. Learn more.