Opening in 1953, this play ran 197 times on Broadway, prolonged only by the acceptance of a pay cut by the actors. Its author never claimed that it was historically accurate, as he changed the female antagonist's age from 11 
Opening in 1953, this play ran 197 times on Broadway, prolonged only by the acceptance of a pay cut by the actors. Its author never claimed that it was historically accurate, as he changed the female antagonist's age from 11 to 17 for an added romantic element. He also never denied that it was to be a parallel to the Second Red Scare in the U.S. and the actions of the House Un- American Activities Committee. FTP, name this Arthur Miller play based on the 1692 Salem Witch trials.
Opening in 1953, this play ran 197 times on Broadway, prolonged only by the acceptance of a pay cut by the actors.