A collection of our favorite reviews from professional news sources.
"There’s no doubt that Mantello has made a beautiful, atmospheric production, full of exquisitely calibrated performances."
The New York Times
Helen Shaw
"This Death of a Salesman got deep in my bones, and it’s been a while since a theatrical experience has given me that powerful emotional response that Aristotle called catharsis."
Theatermania
Pete Hempstead
"Nathan Lane is simply brilliant in the harrowing role of Willy."
"The cast was exceptional. The play draws you in from the first scene and keeps you mesmerized through the final bows."
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Broadway.com Customer on May 10, 2026
Powerful performances
"Very moving and powerful performances by all the actors. I had read Death of a Salesman years ago, but have never seen it on stage. They brought it to life. "
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Melissa Y from Freehold on May 10, 2026
Classic story with a great cast
"This is a great play to return to Broadway but it needs a good cast. In this case everyone was great….with Nathan and Laurie and Christopher and Ben the standouts. It may not be present day but it works!!!!!"
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Greg R from Calgary on May 10, 2026
Insane. Incredibly intense.
"There is nothing negative to say. A true play. Actors were amazing. It was truly unexpected. Not really knowing the play was a plus. If you don't know the play, don't look up the plot; just see it.
Throughout the play, with a packed house, you could hear a pin drop for many minutes and at the same time there were many funny moments. After the standing ovation, as people were leaving, there was an eerie quiet. We met people on the street leaving and we were still moved in a way that we all agreed was hard to explain.
Nothing can match what we witnessed.
You have to experience it for yourselves, just no children. "
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Robert J from Coldspring on May 10, 2026
Outstanding "Death of A Salesman "
"The performances were exceptional. It deserves all the Tony awards for which it's been nominated and the direction an design are superb."
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Maureen S from Westwood on May 10, 2026
Extraordinary, gut-wrenching
"This show must not be missed. The acting is absolutely amazing, stellar, extraordinary. The cast could not be any better. The performances are so realistic that I got so engrossed and engaged that I forgot I was in a theatre, and it felt like I was witnessing the characters as real, to the depths of their souls."
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Leslie M from Calgary on May 10, 2026
Watching actors at the top of their game was a thrill!
"What an incredible cast! People were so spellbound you could hear a pin drop. Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf were genius! The best performances I’ve seen in ages."
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Deborah L S from Corning on May 10, 2026
Great Adaptation of a VERY Depressing Play
"First, Laurie Metcalf is a goddess! Her performance was so believable and utterly painful. She was perfection. All of the actors were great. If there is anyone who does not know this story, it is not a play you will walk out of dancing and singing. Arthur Miller really understood the times and the culture he was living in, and it is just as relevant today. "
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Broadway.com Customer on May 9, 2026
Powerful Performance
"Cast was incredible, play was the best I’ve ever seen!"
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Broadway.com Customer on May 9, 2026
Amazing performances
"Cast was incredible. The play was almost 3 hours long but moved very quickly. All the actors did an amazing job in their roles telling this tragic story. "
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Broadway.com Customer on May 8, 2026
This is drama at its finest. It will core you out .
"A searing interpretation of Arthur Miller's masterpiece. Having seen this play twice on Broadway over the past twenty years, this by far is the finest presentation of the script. No nuance is lost. The interplay of Nathan Lane and Laura Metcalf is nothing short of magical in the deepest sense of the human experience. The set is wonderfully stark and also speaks to the essence of the play. If theater is meant to "connect" with the viewer in a meaningful and potentially life-changing manner, this production hits home."
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Ralph C from Irvine on May 8, 2026
Star studded cast, an awesome performance!
"Made you question all the life assumptions and re evaluate your values and beliefs. You left with questions about what you may have taken for granted. "
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Broadway.com Customer on May 7, 2026
Loved this show
"The show was excellent. Nathan Lane & Laurie Metcalf were exceptional. It’s just a wonderful and sad story. "
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Broadway.com Customer on May 7, 2026
Riveting and teeming with talent
"This production is outstanding! The performances by Nathan Lane and cast are mesmerizing. The blending of past and present, reality and fantasy is seamless. Arthur Miller’s play is timeless, exposing layers of complex emotions, dashed hopes, dreams of glory, family dynamics, and the mental gymnastics of Willy Loman and his loved ones. I cried and laughed, gasped, and sighed. I’ll be thinking about this play for a long time. "
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Ann K from Long Beach on May 7, 2026
Absolutely Awesome
"My wife and I were both moved to tears by the powerful performances by the entire cast. Truly one of the finest plays we have seen. "
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Broadway.com Customer on May 7, 2026
Great Performance
"The cast were great, they really put in their best performance. The story they told was touching and sad. This was a great performance especially Nathan Lane."
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Alexandra R from Richmond Hill on May 7, 2026
Intense
"Acting was extraordinary by all the actors. I don’t know how they perform this every night. It is very intense. It was one of the best place I’ve ever seen by actors."
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Mary Ann K from Chapel Hill on May 6, 2026
A Heartbreaking Masterclass
"Whether you’ve read the play a dozen times or are seeing it for the first time, this revival breathes fresh, painful life into a classic. It’s a haunting reminder of how easily we can lose ourselves in the pursuit of "being well-liked." Don't miss it if you want to see acting at its absolute finest. Nathan Lane and Lori Metcalf show us what acting is all about. They were amazing."
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Broadway.com Customer on May 4, 2026
Nathan Lane on Broadway
"Well staged, incredibly acted performance! Both Mr. Lane and Ms. Metcalf are remarkable talents whose skills are amply displayed here. The supporting cast members add much to the show, making the time from the opening curtain to the final curtain a wonderful experience. Mr. Lane is flawless - worth the price of admission - and Ms. Metcalf adds depth and character to her role. Not for kids, but my recommendation is go, Go, GO!"
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Dean C from Columbia on May 4, 2026
Outstanding!
"Of course this amazing Pulitizer-prize winning show requires an outstanding cast and that is just what this is! Bravo!!"
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Broadway.com Customer on May 3, 2026
Excellence on stage
"The performances by all lead actors was stellar. Highly recommend it. "
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Broadway.com Customer on May 3, 2026
Every Line An Eye-Opener!
"This universal play was expertly crafted by a cast of magnificent actors and an exceptionally creative director. Nathan Lane evokes pity and impatience for Willy so much so that the audience wants to grab him by the shoulders and shake some sense into him. Laurie Metcalf played the ever-supporting, never-judicious Linda with the grace of a juggler.
Joe Mantello, director, gave a thought-provoking twist on his choice of Charley, Willy's neighbor, and the method by which he revamped Charley's final speech into today's modern English.
Audible chuckles at the beginning of the play turned into dead silence, and ultimately followed by sobs. The audience was spellbound!
Death of A Salesman is as timely now as it was when it first appeared on stage in 1949. Bravo to this performance!"
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Grace P from Sayville on May 3, 2026
Masterpiece
"The cast and direction were superb. Best to sit as centered as possible since there are pillars stage right (part of the set) blocking the views for some of the characters in a few scenes. "
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Broadway.com Customer on May 3, 2026
The rebirth of a classic
"All of the actors were fantastic, so much heart and soul. I highly recommend everyone see this play, even if you have seen past versions. "
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Broadway.com Customer on May 3, 2026
riveting performance
"dramatic and dark story that was expertly performed by an outstanding cast. A+"
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Kimberlee W from Fairfield on May 3, 2026
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About
Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman is the most nominated play of the year with 9 Tony Award®️ nominations including Best Revival of a Play, Best Leading Actor in a Play (Nathan Lane), Best Featured Actress in a Play (Laurie Metcalf), Best Featured Actor in a Play (Christopher Abbott), Best Direction of a Play (Joe Mantello), Best Original Score (Caroline Shaw), Best Scenic Design of a Play (Chloe Lamford), Best Lighting Design of a Play (Jack Knowles), and Best Sound Design of a Play (Mikaal Sulaiman).
Starring Nathan Lane, Laurie Metcalf, Christopher Abbott, and Ben Ahlers, “Joe Mantello’s perfectly calibrated Salesman lands like a haymaker to the temple. The central quartet weaves something devastating together, with lucid, relentless precision.” – Sara Holdren, New York Magazine
The New York Times Critic’s Pick is now on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre. Best availability in July.
