"Picked this show for the incredible cast, loved it not only for them but for the story. It tells the story so many are familiar with and yet don't really examine outside of English Honors classes in high school. This book and play should be mandatory reading along with The Crucible in all high schools. Emotional, hysterical, awkward, moving, thought-provoking. Why do we make John Proctor the hero in that story? If you really look at it, maybe he is the villain. Will have you dancing by the end.
May not be suitable for children less than 12 (language/themes)."
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Courtney J from Henrico on Jun 11, 2025
Brilliant Play!
"This play was absolutely amazing! The actors and actresses were great! The topic and language would not be appropriate for young children, but teenagers and adults would love the humor! I really don’t think that there are any bad seats in the theater. This was one of the best Broadway performances I’ve seen. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 8, 2025
Loved It
"Very moving and thought provoking show. The cast was amazing "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 7, 2025
I didn't expect to be this moved
"Hearing the themes, I worried it might be cheesy. But it wasn't even a little. It was beautiful and made me cry and smile and feel a catharsis I didn't know I needed. The performances were also just phenomenal. I have never seen a Broadway show twice, but I have already bought my tickets to see this again before it closes."
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Broadway.com Customer on May 30, 2025
Children - no. Teens - yes!
"I think it would be helpful to read or be familiar with The Crucible."
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Broadway.com Customer on May 28, 2025
Fantastic
"This show was one of the best I have ever seen. The a story was very intriguing. I loved the way they tied it in with the play the class was studying. Highly recommend it !"
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Timothy D from Council Bluffs on May 24, 2025
We Loved John Proctor
"My wife and I absolutely loved this play. We sat mesmerized for two hours and, along with the entire audience, rose for a standing ovation at the end. The casting was brilliant. The premise behind the play is smart and topical. And the acting was top notch.
I had no expectations going in. But John Proctor is a Villain is one of the best plays we have seen in years. "
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Marc J from Englewood on May 23, 2025
You are all winners!!
"During the final scene it took everything in me not to jump up out of my seat and dance along with the “ teenagers” on stage. I taught these kids. I miss these kids. Thanks for a tender, revealing and joyous ride from start to finish."
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Broadway.com Customer on May 22, 2025
Go see it immediately!
"This is an incredible, genius production. Amazing acting, writing and production. Thought-provoking. You won't regret seeing it! "
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Broadway.com Customer on May 21, 2025
Great entertainment!
"The production of 'John Proctor is the Villan' at the Booth Theater was a delight! The script is clever and moves along well, thought-provoking with great use of humor.
Loved the set and costumes, but the play's execution was THE BEST! They nailed the teen-age vibe. Every actor was compelling.
It was the capstone of our trip to NYC"
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Sheila T from Belmont on May 20, 2025
A must see!
"I cried and laughed the whole time. It changed me. I need to see it again"
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Broadway.com Customer on May 12, 2025
Goosebumps
"Absolutely loved it! The ending just made the entire play!!"
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Broadway.com Customer on May 12, 2025
Timely and Lively
"I loved this show-the topic was timely and presented in a lively, appealing creative way."
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Broadway.com Customer on May 8, 2025
Honest, timely and yet timeless all at once!
"This play is so important and speaks to the joys and pains of coming of age as a young female. You hear a lot of buzz about this being the voice of Generation Z and I do agree that it tells their tale first and foremost but it also speaks to generational trauma that sexism has created! I saw this with my 14 year old daughter and we laughed, cried and then had the most amazing talks! It has been a week and I am still thinking about it! Sadie Sink delivers a perfect performance! But the rest of the cast is right there giving you such a believable and refreshing show!"
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Bonnie S from Shoreline on May 3, 2025
Amazing show! Acting was superior! Story excellent!
"I loved the story! As excellent as that was, the acting and staging was phenomenal! I’ve seen dozens and dozens of Broadway shows and this is definitely in my top 3! Well done! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 30, 2025
BRILLIANT- Go See it Now
"This was absolutely the best piece of theater I have seen in a long time. What a riveting and empowering story. Buy your tickets now, you don’t want to miss it!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 20, 2025
Amazing show with an amazing cast.
"As far as is it a good show for children, I would say for 15+. I found the show to be extremely relatable to what is going on at the present moment. The casting was perfect. There were plot twists I was not expecting. I laughed and also cried. Wonderful job to the cast and crew. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 13, 2025
Literature is real life
"The Crucible meets young women struggling with their identity in the pervasive patriarchy. Don't want to give too much away. Review the Crucible, (Spark notes) before you go. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 7, 2025
Great performance
"Loved this play. It was funny but also managed to handle a difficult subject matter exceptionally well. The cast was amazing too. We enjoyed every bit of it. Best part of our trip."
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John S from Dallas on Apr 5, 2025
So incredible! Must see!
"It was so unexpected and so well produced and engaging. Very moving."
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 4, 2025
Great show!
"Exceeded expectations, very entertaining and thought provoking. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 23, 2025
Hidden Gem
"Amazing. Blew my mind. The actors made this show. Very thought provoking. Very cerebral. I can’t say enough about how good it was. I would see it again. 5 stars. I believe future Broadway stars will be coming from this performance."
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Cole P from West Yellowstone on Mar 23, 2025
Transformed Me
"I did not walk out the same person I arrived as. I know it’s a privilege however if you can afford to sit close (I was third row back) then the ending experience will feel so much more immersive. Absolutely full messy face sobbing. The acting felt extremely naturalistic as if they are really friends and I was a fly on the wall for a moment in time, not at a play. "
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Mercedes G from San Francisco on Jun 12, 2025
A thoughtful & well-performed presentation of a very sensitive subject.
"The ensemble cast was awsome, and the play was a very thoughtful look at issues raised by "The Crucible" but not widely examined. It went deeper and in a different direction than examining the HUAC hearings. Was John Proctor a hero, as we've all come to assume? Maybe not so much--and this play is a solid look at those generally ignored issues. (I'd read Arthur Miller's play and seen the movie based on it, which helped a lot in giving context. I recommend doing one or both before seeing this play.) "
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Winston B from Granbury on Apr 28, 2025
A great timely piece
"This show is perfect for any gen z and parents of gen zers. It has a great message about dealing with the terrible things happening in the world and in our own towns. "
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Avery G from North Hollywood on Apr 27, 2025
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About
John Proctor is the Villain
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.
