The Crucible

See it if you want to experience this rarely performed classic. Even thru the fog of poor direction, you'll glimpse the fascinating, intelligent play.

Don't see it if you want to see Miller's vision. TC is historically based (Salem and McCarthyism) which is lost here. Great actors wasted, boring set. Meh.

See it if You like a good intelligent, thought provoking story told in an interesting different style.

Don't see it if You don't like any changes to the classics. This is not like any Crucible you've ever seen!

See it if This is an important show for you. I found it slow and plodding despite the clearly evident talent on stage.

Don't see it if Aren't a fan of language heavy classics

See it if if you like the story. If you like Arthur Miller. Real good acting, staging.

Don't see it if slow at times, can get confusing if not watched carefully.

See it if You enjoy great literature and want to be riveted to the stage. I loved Ivan Van Hove's interpretation.

Don't see it if You prefer a lighter subject, or a more cautious director.

See it if you want to see a great, extremely well-acted production of what must be one of the best plays ever written.

Don't see it if you don't want to be upset (in the best way) for close to 3 hours.

See it if you have never seen Arthur Miller's timeless masterpiece or want a powerful reminder of why the story still resonates.

Don't see it if you can't get past the heavy-handed, enigmatic direction by the otherwise imaginative & clever Ivo van Hove. (Why do they fly? Why a wolf?)

See it if you'd like a fresh take on the Miller play that forces you to listen to the lines and use imagination, good performances, stunning images

Don't see it if you're tired of the play and don't think it can say anything new to you, don't liek van Hove's style which plants play in unusual setting

See it if You want to see one of the great American plays. You're a fan of Saoirse Ronan. You've already read/seen The Crucible.

Don't see it if You've never seen/read The Crucible. You want directing & staging that makes sense: lots of odd choices that don't enhance the play.

See it if you're interested in serious, moody shows with a hint of the supernatural, or if you're into true stories.

Don't see it if you're turned off by nontraditional interpretations of classic works, or you're just looking for a laugh.

See it if You love the play itself and don't mind an atypical production.

Don't see it if You have incredibly fond memories of the last revival and/or disliked Ivo van Hove's previous productions.

See it if you never read it or saw it. Some of the production choices change the original intent of the play but it is still an thought provoking show

Don't see it if you remember other productions or studied it in school.

See it if you are a fan of Arthur Miller, Ivo van Hove and Phillip Glass, you like excellent acting and an extremely intense final 15 minutes.

Don't see it if you do not like gimmicky, pretentious, unnecessary effects and a slow first act.

See it if you want to fall asleep, you are only interested in seeing the talented ensemble of actors live

Don't see it if you loved Ivo van Hove's other recent works and don't want to be disappointed

See it if you want to be astounded by one actor/character rising above all others and the material: Ben Whishaw. He equaled Liam Neeson. Hard to do.

Don't see it if you are not willing to watch a black hole for Abigail Williams. you didn't like View from a Bridge. Want muted Ciaran Hinds/Sophie Okeneedo

See it if you like a classic that is relevant today

Don't see it if you want something sparkly and light

See it if you want to see an exciting new perspective on one of Miller's great plays.

Don't see it if you don't care about new visions of great American classics.

See it if Classic play with great acting performances all around; strange, symbolic imagery and modern dress were interesting directorial choices.

Don't see it if You don't want to sit through a long play; the schoolroom setting and modern dress did not enhance the story for me.

See it if You like Arthur Miller. Super acting. Salem witch trials mimic McCarthy era in USA. Wrongly accused. Intelligent drama important story.

Don't see it if You don't want to think. No sets or costumes to speak of. Directors choice of bare bones does not work for me. The acting and words save it

See it if you love miller's play's. Great show with a modern touch.

Don't see it if you want a musical

See it if You enjoy Arthur Miller or feel you should see a classic

Don't see it if You are not a fan of dark, brooding sets or writing

See it if You are fan of the classics and period pieces, and if you enjoy Miller's works. I liked this production more than I thought I would.

Don't see it if You want a flashy, fluffy light production, or if you have no interest in the Salem witch hunt and trials.

See it if You want to see an original take on a classic play. Great staging.Terrific performances by outstanding cast.

Don't see it if You don't want to be entertained by an absorbing production of an American classic

See it if you have an interest in McCarthyism or are a fan of Arthur Miller.

Don't see it if you dislike depressing shows or shows that are mostly talk.

See it if you desperately must see it. It's the Crucible, so there's only so much to love or hate about it.

Don't see it if uncertain accents and modern dress bother you in period plays.