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John Proctor Is the Villain

Closing: September 07, 2025

John Proctor Is the Villain - 2025 Broadway History , Info & More

The script is getting flipped on The Crucible. Kimberly Belflower's new play, John Proctor is the Villain, is coming to Broadway under the direction of Tony-winner Danya Taymor and starring Sadie Sink. 

At a high school in a rural town in Georgia, an English class is studying The Crucible, but the students are more preoccupied with navigating young love, sex ed, and a few school scandals. As they delve into the American classic, the students begin to question the play’s perspective and the validity of naming John Proctor the show’s hero.

With deep wells of passion and biting humor, John Proctor is the Villain is a new comedy from a major new American voice, capturing a generation in mid-transformation, running on pop music, optimism, and fury, and discovering that their future is not bound by the past.

The Crucible is a 1953 play by Arthur Miller. It is a dramatized and partially fictionalized story of the Salem witch trials that took place in Massachusetts in the 1690s. Belflower received permission to use excerpts from The Crucible from Miller's estate in the play.

Before arriving on Broadway, the play was first produced by the Studio Theatre in Washington D.C in 2022 before being staged at the Huntington Theatre Company in Boston in early 2024.


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Review: High Schoolers Tell Truth and Shame the Devil in ‘John Proctor is the Villain’
10 / 10

I cannot overpraise the talented cast and the snappy production, which moves like a bullet train and ends with a rebellious “Presentation Day” dance that sends shivers down your spine and tears down your cheeks. Sink and Yoo enter in white peasant dresses and enact a visionary feminist rewrite on The Crucible, then burn the house down with a war dance to, yes, “Green Light.”

John Proctor Is the Villain: A Fearless Gen Z Look at ‘The Crucible’
10 / 10

John Proctor Is the Villain not only serves as a modern day recontextualization of the original play, but also a laugh-out-loud funny and deeply affecting examination of girlhood, feminism, the #MeToo movement, and the unstoppable power of female friendship. It is pure, heartbreaking perfection.

JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Is Now Available at the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive
by Nicole Rosky - November 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).

Debut of the Month: Chiara Aurelia on JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN's Powerful Message
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 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!

JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Extends Broadway Run For Third and Final Time
by Stephi Wild - July 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!

JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Movie in Development; Sadie Sink to Executive Produce
by Josh Sharpe - July 18, 2025


A film adaptation of the Tony-nominated Broadway play, John Proctor Is the Villain, is currently in the works, featuring a screenplay by Kimberly Bellflower, who will adapt her stage play.

Photos: Chiara Aurelia in JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 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!

Video/Photos: Chiara Aurelia Takes Her First Bow in JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN
by A.A. Cristi - July 16, 2025


Last night, television star Chiara Aurelia joined the company of John Proctor is the Villain on Broadway as 'Shelby Holcomb'. Check out photos and video of her opening night bow with the company!

Video: JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN's Amalia Yoo & Fina Strazza Show Off Their Broadway Crib
by Joey Mervis - July 16, 2025


When Amalia Yoo and Fina Strazza aren't back in school onstage in Broadway's John Proctor Is the Villain, you'll find them backstage at the Booth Theatre in Dressing Room 1! In this video, watch in this video as the duo welcomes us to their Broadway crib for inside look at their favorite Twilight t-shirt, pet cat 'Snacktime', and of course, all of their favorite fan-made treasures.

Chiara Aurelia Begins Performances in JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN
by Nicole Rosky - July 15, 2025


Beginning July 15, Chiara Aurelia joins the company of John Proctor is the Villain as 'Shelby Holcomb'. Tony nominee Sadie Sink played her final performance on July 13, 2025.

Photos: Sadie Sink Takes Final Bow in JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN
by Stephi Wild - July 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 - July 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 - July 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!

Debut of the Month: Amalia Yoo on Examining Belief Systems in JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 25, 2025


BroadwayWorld spoke with Amalia Yoo about making her Broadway debut in John Proctor is the Villain. Learn more about Yoo's Broadway debut and read the full interview here!

Chiara Aurelia Will Join the Cast of JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN
by Stephi Wild - June 12, 2025


Chiara Aurelia will join the company of John Proctor is the Villain, the new hit play by Kimberly Belflower. The show recently was extended due to popular demand through Sunday, August 31.

JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Will Be Filmed For the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive
by Stephi Wild - June 11, 2025


Seven-time Tony Award nominated play John Proctor is the Villain, the new play by Kimberly Belflower, starring Sadie Sink, will be recorded by The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.

JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Extends Run on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - June 5, 2025


The Broadway production of John Proctor is the Villain by Kimberly Belflower has extended its run at the Booth Theatre. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Extends on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2025


The seven-time Tony Award-nominated production of John Proctor is the Villain has extended its run at the Booth Theatre on Broadway. Learn more about how to get tickets here!

Fina Strazza: The Youngest Tony Nominee of 2025 Discusses Her Role in JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN
by Joey Mervis - May 27, 2025


Watch in this video as Fina Strazza chats more about her history with John Proctor is the Villain, why she thinks it resonates with young audiences, and so much more.

Video: Gabriel Ebert Is Happy to Be the 'Grizzled Old Man' of JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN
by Joey Mervis - May 24, 2025


Watch in this video as Gabriel Ebert chats more about the importance of this story, why John Proctor is the Villain is so important to young audiences, and so much more.

Video: Sadie Sink Is Living for the Warm Embrace of Broadway
by Joey Mervis - June 3, 2025


Watch in this video as Sadie Sink chats more about why she feels at home on Broadway, how much John Proctor is the Villain is impacting audiences, and so much more.

JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN to Present Spirit Week 2.0
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2025


John Proctor is the Villain will present Spirit Week 2.0, featuring post-show activations for ticket holders and fans for all performances next week! Learn more and see how to attend.

JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Will Welcome 300 New York High School Students This Week
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2025


John Proctor is the Villain will welcome 300 New York City public high school students to an upcoming performance. In partnership with the learning platform Quizlet, the new play will host the event on Wednesday May 7.

Nihar Duvvuri Shares the Backstage Scoop From JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2025


Nihar Duvvuri, currently appearing in John Proctor is the Villain on Broadway, took us backstage at the Booth Theatre to share some of his favorite backstage moments, must-haves, routines, and more!

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John Proctor Is the Villain - 2025 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2025 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Direction of a Play Danya Taymor
2025 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play Amalia Yoo
2025 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design of a Pl Natasha Katz
2025 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Play Kimberly Belflower
2025 Drama League Awards OUTSTANDING DIRECTION OF A PLAY Danya Taymor
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Direction of a Play Danya Taymor
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Play John Proctor Is the Villain
2025 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play Danya Taymor
2025 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Play Natasha Katz
2025 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Play Hannah Wasileski
2025 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play Gabriel Ebert
2025 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play Fina Strazza
2025 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play Sadie Sink
2025 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Play Palmer Hefferan

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