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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."
Death of a Salesman Revival Bares America's Fears and Contradictions
"Bravo. This is a terrific rendition of Arthur Miller's mining of American mythologies, channeled through Willy Loman, who is Everyman. It is moving, thought-provoking and, ultimately, scary due its very real portrayal of the constant wreckage in people's lives caused by corporate America and fealty to the almighty dollar no matter the cost. Nathan Lane leads a (predominately) superb cast. He respects the original text, of course, while extracting new depths to this heavily flawed and delusional individual. Laurie Metcalf is a joy to watch, as she watches the man she loves crash in slow motion. Her rage at the deteriorating on stage is thrilling to watch. The show is a terrific reminder of the transformational nature of theater and makes one pine for more straight plays. "
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Matthew S from New York on Jun 21, 2026
The Veteran Actors steal the show!!!
"The acting was spectacular!!!Nathan Lane, Laurie Metcalf were a force to be reckoned with! It was worth going to see them but it is a very sad story!"
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Linda G from Lincoln Park on May 11, 2026
…And Attention Was Paid
"Lane, Metcalf and the cast rose above a technical glitch (that literally threatened to dim the stage) and delivered a pitch-perfect paean to Arthur Miller’s American tragedy. From the opening scene of Loman driving onto the stage in a red Chevy to the end, the pale blue lighting forebodes and underlines the gloom that surrounds the Lomans like a deathly hallow. "
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Arvind K from Dix Hills on Apr 22, 2026
Repetitive
"Gives you the same information over and over just in a different delivery. It ends up making the play longer than necessary. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 6, 2026
Not everyone actor can play every role
"I enjoyed the show although i think Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf, though doing a good job were both miscast.
I loved the set, music, most of the direction
Also, the brothers, especially Biff. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 2, 2026
Metcalf was the hub
"Laurie Metcalf provided a superb performance as others seemed miscast or misdirected, The interpretation of Willie Loman as more mentally disturbed than society's victim (drunk on the American hype dream, foolishly self-deceiving but betrayed by capitalism, boss & sons) was a mistake.
The car focus was impressive but it looked like a 1960s car - so the desolate set lacked a feeling of place or time.
Nathan Lane & Chris Abbott worked hard but no one seemed quite 'present' in a simple & true way. Too much shouting."
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Sara H from NYC on Apr 8, 2026
About
Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman is the most awarded revival of a play in Broadway history and the most Tony Award®️-winning show of the year with 6 Tony Awards®️ including Best Revival of a Play.
Starring Nathan Lane, Laurie Metcalf, Christopher Abbott, and Ben Ahlers. Directed by Joe Mantello. On Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre through August 9 only. No chance of extension. Limited availability.
