"Gives me hope for young women - all has not been in vain. So wonderful to see all the fresh faces in the audience as well as the stage. A great play. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 10, 2025
Acting was off the charts.
"Def cried a couple times. They were all amazing including the one and only Sadie. Sooooo good "
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Stacey S from Virginia Beach on Jul 6, 2025
Fresh. Creative.
"So nice to see a fresh, creative, well-written PLAY! (B’way, stop with making musicals from movies, already!) Well-acted with a powerful message. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 29, 2025
Amazing!
"Amazing from start to finish! Stellar cast. Wow!"
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Taras D from Savannah on Jun 29, 2025
Wow!
"What a great show! Perfect timing from the entire cast, and entertaining comedy at the appropriate points. Very well done for trying to get the point across. Bringing things to light and making women know they're not alone in what they are perceiving. Bravo! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 29, 2025
Powerful Performances by All
"This play is worth seeing for the incredibly moving final scene alone! The entire cast is amazing and the energy each actor brings to their character creates a totally engrossing experience for the audience. The themes are mature and the show becomes pretty dark, so be cautious bringing anyone under 13."
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Sara P from Oswego on Jun 26, 2025
Stunning and moving
"The way things snuck up on you in this show was incredible. And all of the characters were so well acted. A truly complex look at what it means to be a teenage girl. "
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katie m from Brooklyn on Jun 22, 2025
A must
"This play should be mandatory for all HS students 13 and above. Superbly acted, superbly staged. "
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Anthony D from Visalia on Jun 21, 2025
Provocative
"I liked each actor’s performances, especially the 5 high school girls. The school counselor was also a pleasant surprise in the end. My husband and I, both high school humanities teachers, cannot stop talking about it!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 19, 2025
A very nuanced depiction of a very complicated subject
"Loved the characterization. Very subtle nuances and layers made me think. Excellent play and great for little kids even though there is cursing. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 15, 2025
An amazing show
"Definitely one of my top 3 favorite broadway shows of all time. "
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Thomas M from Hazlet township on Jun 14, 2025
A Must See!
"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
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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.
