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"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."
"It’s a great play and these actors did it justice.
I recommend it to any theater enthusiast or fan of Miller’s work.
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 6, 2026
Taste of reality
"We all know someone like Willy. A bizarre mash up of Ralph Kramden and Wile E. Coyote. Forever the optimist but can't get anywhere because seeing his own shortcomings is beyond him. You root for him and the Loman family but they too have been infected by this virus that leaves them on that hamster wheel. Except for maybe the matriarch played perfectly by L.Metcalf. She painfully stays by his side while understanding she can't save him from himself."
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Angelo C from Stamford on Apr 6, 2026
Magnificent!
"This was one of the best if not, the best performances I have ever went to. We live in the city and we go to many plays. Nathan Lane and LAURIE Metcalf were unbelievable. I have no words. The young Biff and the mature Biff were magnificent. I can’t even believe how wonderful it was. I left there using a lot of tissues, it really hit me and my husband. The performances were unbelievable. Do not hesitate to see this show your jaw will drop. Hurry and go see it before it’s too late. Thank you for the most magnificent performances. The whole cast was tremendous. They were so wonderful. You actually forgot it was Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf on stage. I love them both so much; thank you again broadway.com. It was unbelievable! A MUST SEE!"
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Kathleen P from Staten Island on Mar 27, 2026
Powerful and engaging!
"Arthur Miller’s play comes to life with suburb actors telling an endless tale about life, family, work and love. Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf are pure gold in their roles. It’s every bit worth seeing! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 22, 2026
Excellent show for teens and above
"The acting was amazing. My teens thought it was a great. I would definitely recommend. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 20, 2026
Fantastic acting. Terrific use of sets and mood!
"First of all the performances were just out of this world. Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf, as always at the top of their game the other actors were phenomenal, and I would love to see them in something else again. My son loved the use of the set pieces and how the mood was set up and changed. I do Broadway a lot. This was my first play and just was enrolled every minute. So emotional and so much depth. Go see it."
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Jc V from Coram on Mar 20, 2026
Excellent Show
"I was very surprised by Nathan Lane's excellent portrayal of Willy Loman; I didn't see him in the role but he exceeded my expectations. Laurie Metcalf was wonderful as well. I didn't care for Biff's performance but thought Happy was excellent. All in all it is well worth seeing, although not the best version of this show I have seen."
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Patricia D from New York on Mar 29, 2026
Great show!
"Nathan Lane leads this fabulous cast in recreating this timeless tale. It held my attention the entire time. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 14, 2026
About
Death of a Salesman
Three-time Tony Award® winner Nathan Lane, two-time Tony Award® winner Laurie Metcalf, and Christopher Abbott return to Broadway in Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman, with Ben Ahlers, directed by two-time Tony Award® winner Joe Mantello. Called “the greatest American play” by critic Kenneth Tynan (The Observer), this new production is shaped by insights and impulses uncovered in Miller’s early archival drafts, giving modern audiences a fresh perspective and deeper understanding of the play’s inner workings. The landmark American drama, whose first production was described as “bringing the whole theatre alive” by critic Brooks Atkinson (The New York Times), begins previews March 6 at the Winter Garden Theatre.
