Brian Scott

“This message– and more – comes through loudly in Kimberly Belflower’s complex comedy, “John Proctor is the Villain,” making its Broadway bow now at the Booth Theatre under the assured direction of recent Tony Award winner Danya Taymor.”

“If the question is whether one should go see this highly original new musical for the first, second or third time -– even if you’ve never heard of Piser or Kevitt –- the answer is an unqualified “yes.””

“Regardless, this is the kind of old-fashioned show that will be appreciated by audiences of all ages, no matter that it runs about 2 ¼ hours.”

“Musically, the show has plenty to recommend it to 21st-century audiences.”