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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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Scottish Ballet And Ballet Black To Collaborate On The World Premiere Of THE CRUCIBLE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2019


Scottish Ballet has announced that the company will be joined by Senior Guest Artist Cira Robinson for the world premiere of Helen Pickett's The Crucible. The first major commission of Scottish Ballet's 50th anniversary year, the production will open the dance programme at the Edinburgh International Festival, 3-5 August 2019.

BWW Review: THE CRUCIBLE, Yard Theatre
by Charlie Wilks - Apr 3, 2019


Over recent years The Yard has developed a reputation for staging bold and pretty out there productions, usually boding well with audiences and generating a definite buzz about the space.

Cast Announced For THE CRUCIBLE
by Julie Musbach - Mar 15, 2019


Hunger Theatre, an NYC-based theatre company, self-described as 'small but relentless in our pursuit of excellent storytelling,' will honor one the 20th Century's greatest storytellers, Arthur Miller, with a new production of The Crucible. Performing at Access Theatre Gallery, 380 Broadway, 4th Floor, New York City.

Purple Rose Theatre Company Presents ALL MY SONS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2019


The Purple Rose Theatre Company (PRTC) will continue its 28th season with "All My Sons", an American classic by Arthur Miller. Tickets are on sale now.

THE CRUCIBLE Playing at New National Theatre 2/8 - Today
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2019


THE CRUCIBLE is coming to New National Theatre in Japan from February 8th to 13th, 2019.

BWW Review: Topher Payne's PERFECT ARRANGEMENT is freeFall Theatre's Finest Show in Years
by Peter Nason - Feb 11, 2019


It starts off like a very funny 1950's sit-com with a gay twist and ends as a devastating plea for respect and self-acceptance.

THE CRUCIBLE Playing at New National Theatre 2/8 - 2/13
by BWW News Desk - Feb 8, 2019


THE CRUCIBLE is coming to New National Theatre in Japan from February 8th to 13th, 2019.

THE CRUCIBLE Comes to LCCT
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2019


Faith, Fear, Lust, and Longing combust in Arthur Miller's retelling of one of the strangest and most horrible chapters of American history - the Salem Witch Trials. Award-winning director Norman Lewis returns to Las Cruces Community Theatre to illuminate the tale of a repressed town plunged into deadly panic and a family fighting to stand up for the truth at any cost.

THE CRUCIBLE Comes to LCCT
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2019


Faith, Fear, Lust, and Longing combust in Arthur Miller's retelling of one of the strangest and most horrible chapters of American history - the Salem Witch Trials. Award-winning director Norman Lewis returns to Las Cruces Community Theatre to illuminate the tale of a repressed town plunged into deadly panic and a family fighting to stand up for the truth at any cost.

THE CRUCIBLE Playing at New National Theatre 2/8 - 2/13
by Alan Henry - Jan 28, 2019


THE CRUCIBLE is coming to New National Theatre in Japan from February 8th to 13th, 2019.

BWW Review: THE BURN at The Wilbury Theatre Group
by Barb Burke - Jan 17, 2019


The Burn runs until February 3 at the The Wilbury Theatre Group in Providence, R.I.

Full Cast Announced For THE RUBENSTEIN KISS at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2019


Devil You Know Theatre Company are delighted to announce full casting for the first London production since 2005 of the multi-award winning play THE RUBENSTEIN KISS by James Phillips.

BWW Review: THE CRUCIBLE at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Carolan Trbovich - Jan 13, 2019


Asolo Offers Sobering Drama in The Crucible

Broadway In Austin To Present JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2019


Producer Stephen Gabriel/Work Light Productions released today a music video in anticipation of the 50th Anniversary North American tour of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic musical Jesus Christ Superstar.  The Olivier Award-winning production first premiered in 2016 at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in London.  The North American tour launches in Austin, TX in the fall of 2019 and celebrates fifty epic years since the original rock opera concept album release that began this musical theatre phenomenon.

THE CRUCIBLE Comes to LCCT
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2019


Faith, Fear, Lust, and Longing combust in Arthur Miller's retelling of one of the strangest and most horrible chapters of American history - the Salem Witch Trials. Award-winning director Norman Lewis returns to Las Cruces Community Theatre to illuminate the tale of a repressed town plunged into deadly panic and a family fighting to stand up for the truth at any cost.

Wilbury Group Kicks Off 2019 With Regional Premiere Of THE BURN and MORE WEIGHT
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2018


The Wilbury Theatre Group kicks off the New Year with the New England premiere of Philip Dawkins' The Burn, presented in conversation with More Weight: A Derivative New Work inspired by Arthur Miller's 'The Crucible' by director Logan Serabian. Performances for The Burn and More Weight are scheduled for January 10 - February 3, 2019.

Asolo Rep Kicks Off Its Repertory Season With THE CRUCIBLE
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2018


Asolo Rep continues its celebration of 60 years on stage with a world-class production of Pulitzer Prize-winner Arthur Miller's Tony Award-winning masterwork THE CRUCIBLE. Helmed by Asolo Rep Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards, this chillingly timeless drama previews January 9 and 10, opens January 11 and runs through March 10 in rotating repertory in the Mertz Theatre, located in the FSU Center for the Performing Arts. 

The Classics Theatre Project Announces 2019 Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2018


The Classics Theatre Project's Artistic Director Joey Folsom today announced the Company's 2019 3-play season of all-American classics. The season starts with Neil Simon's comedy "Rumors" (March 7 - 31, 2019), followed by Tennessee Williams's "Summer and Smoke" (May 29-June 23, 2019), and concluding with Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" (dates TBA).

THE RUBENSTEIN KISS Comes to Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2018


Devil You Know Theatre Company is delighted to announce the first London production since 2005 of the multi-award winning play THE RUBENSTEIN KISS by James Phillips, opening at Southwark Playhouse for a limited 4-week run from 14 March 2019, directed by Joe Harmston. There will be a national press night on 18 March 2019.

Persephone Productions Presents ABIGAIL/1702: A TWICE TOLD TALE
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2018


Persephone Productions brings an imagined sequel to Arthur Miller's The Crucible with Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa's Abigail/1702: A Twice Told Tale, playing at the Studio Jean-Valcourt du Conservatoire from October 18 to October 28. The play follows the character of Abigail Williams, from Arthur Miller's The Crucible, ten years after the events of the Salem Witch Trials.

Persephone Productions Presents ABIGAIL/1702: A TWICE TOLD TALE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2018


Persephone Productions brings an imagined sequel to Arthur Miller's The Crucible with Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa's Abigail/1702: A Twice Told Tale, playing at the Studio Jean-Valcourt du Conservatoire from October 18 to October 28. The play follows the character of Abigail Williams, from Arthur Miller's The Crucible, ten years after the events of the Salem Witch Trials.

Persephone Productions Presents ABIGAIL/1702: A TWICE TOLD TALE
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2018


Persephone Productions brings an imagined sequel to Arthur Miller's The Crucible with Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa's Abigail/1702: A Twice Told Tale, playing at the Studio Jean-Valcourt du Conservatoire from October 18 to October 28. The play follows the character of Abigail Williams, from Arthur Miller's The Crucible, ten years after the events of the Salem Witch Trials.

BWW Review: THE CRUCIBLE at Centrestage Theatre Company Orewa
by Monica Moore - Sep 8, 2018


A tangled web of dark and complex circumstances is delivered with a mix of hysteria, confusion, accusation and cold calculation under the direction of Reg Williams at Centrestage Theatre Company's production of The Crucible which opened on Friday night.

Encompass New Opera Theatre Announces Cast For World Premiere Of ANNA CHRISTIE
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2018


Encompass New Opera Theatre will present the world premiere of Anna Christie with music by Edward Thomas set to a libretto by Joseph Masteroff, beginning on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 8pm, running through Sunday, October 21, 2018, at the Baruch Performing Arts Center (at 55 Lexington Avenue, entrance on 25th Street, between Lexington and Third Avenues). 

Padua Playwrights Presents MAYAKOVSKY AND STALIN
by BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2018


Two love stories. Two suicides. Padua Playwrights presents the world premiere of Mayakovsky and Stalin, written and directed by legendary poet/playwright Murray Mednick (The Gary Plays), opening at the Lounge Theatre on July 21.

Other Productions of The Crucible

1953   Broadway
Broadway
1958   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
1964   Broadway
Broadway
1972   Broadway
Broadway
1990   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
1991   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2002   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2016   Broadway Broadway Revival Production
Broadway
2019   Off-Broadway Bedlam's Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
2023   West End
West End

The Crucible - 1953 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1953 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play Beatrice Straight
1953 Tony Awards Best Play Arthur Miller
1953 Tony Awards Best Play Kermit Bloomgarden

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