DEATH OF A SALESMAN 2026 Reviews - Page 2

[MemorableUserName]

Posted: 4/10/26 at 4:09pm

east side story said: "I wondered how long it would take before someone said the “T” word, which is more applicable to the folks bemoaning Rudin’s continued success. Have a great weekend, though!"

You've spent today mocking people in two different threads for having principles. Who knew that not wanting one's money to support a bad person was worthy of such derision? Or is it simply the fact that they're saying so?

[John Adams]

Posted: 4/10/26 at 7:43pm

Although I completely agree with his conviction not to support Rudin, I'm not on board with this statement from Peterson's article: "Let me be clear. This is not about Arthur Miller or Nathan Lane or Laurie Metcalf. It is not even really about the production itself, which I am sure is being performed at an incredibly high level."

Let's assume there are people involved with the production who have, or have had awareness of Rudin's behavior as cited in Peterson's article. If that's the case, then those people are all equally complicit in turning a blind eye for the sake of achieving their own goals of being in, or mounting this production. Peterson acknowledges this notion when he writes: "It feels like the Broadway community was simply waiting for permission to move on and get back to business." 

IMO. it's hypocritical that Peterson is willing and able to give a pass to those who are complicit by making their choice to ignore the unacceptable behavior.

I also question the maturity of his decision to “Not Support ‘Death of a Salesman’”.  That’s not just a “title” he won’t support.  That’s an entire cast and crew. And a director. And both FOH and BOH. And probably more that I’m not familiar enough to be able to also name. 

You, Mr Peterson, would sacrifice all of them by withdrawing your support as penance for the sins of one, singular (albeit, really bad) man? And let’s not forget you just wrote them a free pass from blame - but you are “Not Supporting ‘Death of a Salesman’”

Isn’t that just how things go, now. Bad people do really bad things that they are not held accountable for. Oh, dear. So nu/new. For Heaven’s sake, support the show. 

You REALLY want to protest? Find an effective way to get Rudin un-recognized (financially, award, etc. - however you want - socially unrecognized) should the show be nominated for The Tonys. Ignore him. Complete radio silence. Cancel culture , if regulated, is effective.

The man has essentially been cancelled for the past 3 years (from what I read, here).  Now he's "making a comeback". Why work so hard at doing “nothing” (because not supporting is [literally] doing nothing). Find a better way to actually do something that will accomplish a goal. 

If Peterson’s article (or he himself for that matter) had any backbone, it would find a better solution than to (both literally and publicly) proclaim it will do nothing. 

Still, I agree re: his reasons for choosing not to support. I just think his methodology for solving the issue is a really, and stupidly bad choice to make.

Updated On: 4/10/26 at 07:43 PM

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 4/10/26 at 8:57pm

I've been on a euphoric high from last night pretty much all day. I've attended a small handful of Broadway opening nights before, but this one felt special. 

I locked eyes with several stage folk in attendance: Andrea Martin, Marc Shaiman, Brooks Ashmanskas, Kimberly Grigsby, NPH and David Burtka, Ashley Loren, Matt Doyle, Chase Del Rey. My seat was in a row in between Ben Brantley and Lola Tung's sections. (Both of them super sweet, by the way.)

I didn't see him, but I was told Diller was also there. Rudin never attends his own openings.

The show itself was very good, the second act taking it over the top. That final half-hour in particular, once Biff turns on his father when he finds out about the affair, wow. A great first viewing exposure to this classic.

A curiously subdued curtain call, with no flowers, creative team, or speeches. 

The afterparty was held at Katz's Delicatessen, with a DJ spinning some instrumental tunes, and servers offering pass-arounds of pigs-in-a-blanket, knishes, and potato pancakes. Folx were ordering sandwiches from the counter lines too. Mini black-and-whites and rugelach for dessert.

Joaquin Consuelos told me he loved my outfit. Speaking to Kelly and Mark, they're insanely proud of him and what he's done so far. Joe Mantello's a humble man, too.

Nathan and Laurie spent some of their time at the back of the restaurant. I was worried they'd be a little stuck-up considering how famous they are, but they were quite kind to me when I came their way and commended their performances. I saw the latter taking a pastrami sandwich in a cup to go as she left the venue and stepped in a Cadillac. 

Great, great night. 

 

 

Updated On: 4/10/26 at 08:57 PM

[MemorableUserName]

Posted: 4/10/26 at 11:54pm

Anyone see Jack Falahee's Happy debut tonight?