The “Stranger Things” star leans into modern witchy elegance on opening night of John Proctor Is the Villain.
Sadie Sink made a powerful statement on her Broadway opening night—not just on stage, but on the red carpet. The 21-year-old actress arrived at the premiere of John Proctor Is the Villain channeling a look that was part Victorian enchantress, part modern-day icon.
Wearing a dramatic archival Vivienne Westwood gown, Sink embodied a kind of gothic glamour that felt perfectly in tune with the play’s themes. The sculpted corset, velvet-trimmed bodice, and sweeping skirt brought an ethereal edge to the evening, while her accessories—a delicate black string necklace by Friend Leighton, complete with a heart-shaped gold locket—added a touch of romantic mystery. A bold red lip sealed the spellbinding look.
The fashion wasn’t accidental. Sink leaned directly into the play’s witchy undertones—John Proctor Is the Villain reimagines The Crucible through a feminist lens, challenging traditional narratives around power, gender, and truth. Even the show’s official TikTok had fun with the idea, dubbing the cast “our coven” at the premiere.
Written by Kimberly Belflower and directed by Danya Taymor, the play is part of a growing wave of sharp, socially-conscious storytelling on stage. And with Sink at the center, its message hits even harder. “I feel hopeful for the future of women in Hollywood when I look at how much has changed,” she recently told Harper’s Bazaar. “We’ve come so far, and the momentum for change is only growing. We’re not going anywhere.”
And neither is she. From Hawkins, Indiana to the heart of Broadway, Sadie Sink is proving she’s more than a rising star—she’s a force to be reckoned with.
