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By Kimberly Belflower
Directed by Marti Lyons

John Proctor is the Villain

Jan 23 - Feb 21, 2027 in Goodman's Albert Theatre

The kids are not only all right, they’re on fire.

Fueled by pop music, optimism and fury, five young women are about to light up some of the darkest secrets of their one-stoplight town. The Chicago premiere of the Tony Award nominated Broadway smash sensation—hailed as “the new era of cool-girl theater” (BrooklynRail.org) “igniting its own cultural moment” (Variety)—pulses with humor and energy. Heroes, villains and who gets blamed when the hysteria starts are up for debate in this “vital, hilarious, thrilling and urgently necessary” (The New York Times) unflinching perspective of a generation staking its claim.

A co-production with Guthrie Theater.

Recommended for ages 12+

John Proctor is the Villain contains sensitive content including depictions of grooming and abusive relationship dynamics, depictions of sexual assault, the depiction of a forced kiss, and racist and sexist microagressions.

Group Tickets: Now available for 10+, email Groups@GoodmanTheatre.org for information on select discounted rates and perks.

Questions? Need help? Contact the box office at (312) 443-3800, 12noon – 5pm, daily.

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creative Artists

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Kimberly Belflower

Playwright

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Marti Lyons

Director

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Mea Allen

Shelby Holcomb

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Kason Chesky

Mason Adams

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Isabella Star LaBlanc

Bailey Gallagher

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Jack Lancaster

Lee Turner

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Katherine Mallen Kupferer

Beth Powell

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Felicia Oduh

Nell Shaw

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Audrey Parker

Raelynn Nix

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Daniel Petzold

Carter Smith

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Ani Tonoyan

Ivy Watkins

Special Events

Pre-show programming, unique performances, and related programming.

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Wednesday, January 27 @ 6pm

John Proctor Is the Villain College Night

College students are invited to experience Goodman productions along with a pre-show reception and all-you-can-eat pizza!

Use Code: COLLEGE

Accessible & Enhanced Performances

Questions? Please contact (312) 443-3800 for voice, or email Access@GoodmanTheatre.org. Visit our Accessibility Overview page for full details.

American Sign Language-Interpreted Performance
Friday, February 12 at 7:30pm

Use code SIGN for $40 ($31 ticket plus $9 handling fee)

Touch Tour and Audio-Described Performance
Saturday, February 13
12:00pm Touch Tour & 2:00pm Performance

Use code AUDIO for $40 ($31 ticket plus $9 handling fee)

Spanish-Subtitled Performance
Saturday, February 13 at 7:30pm

Use code SPANISH for $40 ($31 ticket plus $9 handling fee)

Open-Captioned Performance
Sunday, February 14 at 2:00pm

Use code OPEN for $40 ($31 ticket plus $9 handling fee)

OUR 2026/2027 Season

Sometimes, the most powerful thing we can do is feel. For more than a century, The Goodman has created experiences that invite us to feel deeply, honestly and unapologetically. Stories that crack us open. Performances that reach past our defenses and tap directly into the heart. Here, joy is bigger. Laughter catches in your throat. Hope rises. This is where stories remind us what it means to be human.

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