The Crucible: Coming for the Newtown stage in October
The Crucible, Arthur Miller’s seminal classic and the recipient of the 1953 Tony Award® for Best Play, is presented by Newtown Arts Company on the Newtown Theatre stage from October 17 through 20.
Widely considered a masterpiece, this timeless standard challenges American ideas of power, intolerance, and justice. In the Puritan community of Salem, Massachusetts, a servant girl accuses a farmer’s wife of witchcraft. One accusation spirals into many, uncovering a web of bigotry and deceit that changes their lives forever. Among the most produced plays since its 1953 debut, The Crucible is both a gripping historical drama and an evergreen parable of contemporary society.
This production, under the direction of Jim McCrane of Newtown, was first performed on January 22, 1953, at the Martin Beck Theatre on Broadway. The Crucible is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com).
Performance dates are Thursday, Oct. 17, Friday, Oct. 18, and Saturday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. (evening performances), and Saturday, Oct. 19 and Sunday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. (matinees). Tickets are $28 main floor and $25 balcony. Tickets may be purchased at newtownac.booktix.com
With a proud tradition of producing live theater and theater education in Newtown since 1983, Newtown Arts Company dedicates a portion of the proceeds from its shows to a Scholarship Fund. Since its founding, Newtown Arts Company has granted more than $210,000 in scholarships to talented local students pursuing postsecondary education in the performing and fine arts.
Information about Newtown Arts Company shows, programs and scholarships may be found at www.newtownartscompany.com.
