The hit Broadway play John Proctor is the Villain leaves the Booth Theatre on September 7, 2025. After extending its run three times, the cast is preparing for their final bows, for real this time. If you haven’t seen John Proctor is the Villain yet, the clock is ticking.
It Brings The Crucible to Life
If you read Arthur Miller’s classic play in high school or are getting ready to, this is the perfect way to reimagine the story. Learning the meaning of “witch hunt” alongside teenagers in 2018 is a great way to remember that the play is about more than hysterics. As the cast will also reveal—no spoilers—the villain is not always who you expect…no matter how charming they are.
It’s a Transportive Experience
While every play and musical tries to draw the audience in, John Proctor is the Villain makes you feel like you’re in the room. Your chest will tighten when the lights flicker and time passes around a single character. You’ll want to sing along to every song the cast brings up or plays. The gossip, the conflict, every moment will feel like your own truth.
It’s More than a Collection of Conversations
If plays aren’t your vibe because you don’t want to see characters moving from room to room or sitting and standing just to have conversation after conversation, this is your play. Characters sing, dance, and fight. They gossip and self-analyze. They read and act. At just under two hours, John Proctor is the Villain flies by, and you’ll be desperate for more when the cast takes a bow.
The Cast is Everything
While it’s too late to see Sadie Sink as Shelby, the rest of the cast behind the critically-acclaimed play is taking the stage until the last curtain call. The way each actor embodies their characters is a key part of what makes the show an experience you won’t want to miss. We’re all crossing our fingers for a national tour, but you’re going to want to see the personalities that made this show a hit before it’s too late.
