‘Stranger Things’ cast supports Sadie Sink during Broadway’s ‘John Proctor Is the Villain’
Sadie Sink had fairly the cheering squad available as John Proctor Is the Villain formally opened on Broadway Monday night time, April 14.
The 22-year-old actress, recognized for her intense efficiency chops and, in fact, her Stranger Issues fame, was surrounded by some very acquainted faces at New York Metropolis’s Sales space Theatre.
Natalia Dyer, Maya Hawke, Gaten Matarazzo, and Finn Wolfhard—aka Sink’s Stranger Issues fam—turned as much as help their pal, giving the opening night time an additional enhance of Hawkins appeal, as per Folks.
The crew even hit the crimson carpet collectively earlier than settling in for the present, proving as soon as once more that offscreen friendships are very a lot alive within the Upside-Down-less world.
However Sink’s help circle didn’t cease there.
The viewers was peppered with a star-studded visitor listing that included F. Murray Abraham, Will Brill, John Cardoza, Alyah Chanelle Scott, Wilson Cruz, Jennifer Damiano, Micaela Diamond, Richard Sort, Marisa Tomei, and Constance Wu—mainly a who’s who of Broadway and past.
Earlier than curtain name, Sink took a second to replicate on why she was so drawn to the challenge. And no, it wasn’t simply the possibility to put on cool costumes or flex her drama expertise—it was concerning the writing.
“Kimberly’s writing is so good and really captures youngsters and such an genuine gentle and offers with some uncomfortable subjects, however in such a digestible, sincere approach,” she instructed Folks.
“So I am extremely extra happy with our group and the message that this present has.”
Written by Kimberly Belflower and directed by Tony Award winner Danya Taymor, John Proctor Is the Villain marks Belflower’s Broadway debut—and it’s a powerful one.
Identified for her impactful storytelling and sharp character work, Belflower is already incomes approval for this hard-hitting, but heartfelt play that tackles actual points with honesty and charm.
