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Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman Reviews

Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf star in the Broadway return of Arthur Miller's classic. 

4.8
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Critics’ Reviews (3)

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The New York Times

"There’s no doubt that Mantello has made a beautiful, atmospheric production, full of exquisitely calibrated performances."

The New York Times

Helen Shaw

Theatermania

"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

Entertainment Weekly

"Nathan Lane is simply brilliant in the harrowing role of Willy."

Entertainment Weekly

Dalton Ross

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"I found the show’s set distracting. I admire Mr. Lane and applaud his tackling this particular American classic, but, no….this was just not for him. I wasn’t thrilled, and maybe confused, by the actors portraying the sons, with their interpretations. Saving grace was Laurie Metcalf who woke me up . As much as I found Ms Metcalf the best part, that wasn’t enough to keep me from leaving at intermission. "
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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.

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