Although the first reviews for The Crucible were negative, the work is now considered to be a classic of American theater. It is often studied and performed in universities. It has also been adapted to film twice, once by Miller himself. The playwright's movie version of his own work earned him an Academy Award nomination. Miller's tale has also been turned into a Pulitzer Prize winning opera. The Crucible still moves audiences today with its powerful story and study of the darker sides of human nature