The Crucible

THE CRUCIBLE Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater April 3 – May 1, 2027 By Arthur Miller Directed by James Rice In THE CRUCIBLE, Arthur Miller created one of the most acclaimed plays in the American theatrical canon. Set during the turmoil of the Salem witch trials, the story focuses on a young farmer, his wife, and a young servant woman who causes the wife’s arrest for witchcraft. The farmer brings her to court to admit the lie, but instead finds himself accused of witchcraft, along with a host of others, as fear and opportunism consume the town. Written during the height of the Communist “witch hunts,” this exciting drama about Puritan hysteria is a gripping and timely parable of our contemporary society. PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE: Get a Season Subscription now to the 2026 – 2027 Mainstage Season by calling our Box Office at 562-494-1014 option 1. Individual tickets are now available. CHOOSE YOUR DATE: Friday, April 2, 2027, 8pm – Half Price Preview Saturday, April 3, 2027, 8pm – Opening Night and Champagne Gala Friday, April 9, 2027, 8pm Saturday, April 10, 2027, 8pm Sunday, April 11, 2027, 2pm Friday, April 16, 2027, 8pm Saturday, April 17, 2027, 8pm Sunday, April 18, 2027, 2pm Friday, April 23, 2027, 8pm Saturday, April 24, 2027, 8pm Sunday, April 25, 2027, 2pm Friday, April 30, 2027, 8pm Saturday, May 1, 2027, 8pm – Closing Night AGE LIMIT As a courtesy to our patrons, it is the policy of the theatre not to admit children under the age of 5. This policy may be altered from time to time based on shows and show content.