Chiara Aurelia Makes Broadway Debut In 'John Proctor Is The Villain'

Chiara Aurelia stopped by iHeartRadio Broadway to celebrate an exciting milestone: making her Broadway debut in John Proctor is the Villain.

Known for her screen work in projects like Cruel Summer and Luckiest Girl Alive, Aurelia is now bringing her talents to the stage in this sharp, contemporary reimagining of high school life and social politics, set against the backdrop of The Crucible. She shared her excitement about stepping onto a Broadway stage for the first time and the thrill of joining such a dynamic ensemble. This moment comes fresh off her performance in the Off-Broadway production of Delaria, where she further honed her theatrical craft. Aurelia reflected on the shift from screen to stage, the energy of live audiences, and the unique storytelling opportunities in theatre. For fans, it’s a chance to see her tackle bold, thought-provoking material in two powerful back-to-back roles.

Chiara Aurelia joined John Proctor is the Villain as Shelby Holcomb replacing Sadie Sink at the Booth Theatre. As previously announced, John Proctor is the Villain, directed by Danya Taymor, was extended due to popular demand through Sunday, August 31. Aurelia is joined by Nihar Duvvuri (Romeo + Juliet) as ‘Mason Adams,’ Tony Award winner Gabriel Ebert (Matilda) as ‘Carter Smith,’ Molly Griggs (Hello, Dolly!) as ‘Bailey Gallagher,’ Maggie Kuntz (The Outsiders) as ‘Ivy Watkins,’ Hagan Oliveras (Our Town) as ‘Lee Turner,’ Morgan Scott (Jaja’s African Hair Braiding) as ‘Nell Shaw,’ Tony Award nominee Fina Strazza (Matilda) as ‘Beth Powell,’ and Drama Desk nominee Amalia Yoo (No Hard Feelings) as ‘Raelynn Nix.’ Understudies are Noah Pacht, Fiona Robberson, Shian Tomlinson, Garrett Young, and Victoria Vourkoutiotis.

In John Proctor is the Villain, five young women – fueled by pop music, optimism, and fury – clash with their school, their Georgia town, and the stories they've been instructed to believe. As their class dissects The Crucible, they begin to question who we deem heroic, who we call a villain, and who gets burned in the process.

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