DEATH OF A SALESMAN 2026 Reviews — Page 3

Sorry if this has been answered elsewhere, but how bad are those "Partial View" seats on the house right sides?

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "Sorry if this has been answered elsewhere, but how bad are those "Partial View" seats on the house right sides?"

A post on All That Chat (from an esteemed member who I believe also posts here under another name) addresses this exact question. Summary: highly recommended if they're not too close.

bwayphreak234 said: "I went into Death of a Salesman completely blind this afternoon. I had never read the play or seen a production before. Discovering this masterpiece for the first time ended up being one of my personal highlights of this Broadway season.

The performances are absolutely extraordinary. The acting is deeply moving, raw, and devastating. Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalfe once again prove why they are two of the finest stage actors working today. Christopher Abbott and Ben Ahlers share terrific chemistry as the brothers, bringing warmth and authenticity to their scenes together. I was completely drawn into the Loman family’s world, and for three hours these characters had me utterly captivated and heartbroken.

The physical production itself is equally striking. The sparse, minimalist set leaves the cavernous Winter Garden Theatre stage completely exposed, while the lighting design is gorgeous, eerie, and perfectly moody throughout.

This is one of those productions that will forever be seared into my memory."

Like you, I had never seen a production of Death of a Salesman or even read the play in school. I knew the basics of the story but not all the specific turns in the plot. It's been a couple of months and the production still lingers for me. It's one of the best productions of a play I have ever seen. I appreciate your mention of the chemistry between Christopher Abbott and the unsung highlight of the production, Ben Ahlers. Happy is a tricky role, a bit underwritten compared to the other characters, but Ahlers does a lot with what he's got - and makes you believe in the brotherly bond between the two men.

I also had never seen Nathan Lane or Laurie Metcalf on stage and, my goodness, these are powerhouse performances. It helped to be in the fourth row, but Lane's knack for acting with subtle facial expressions and body movement turned Willy's scene with his boss Howard into something compelling and awful. Joe Mantello made the Winter Garden's vast size work for the revival (it was almost funny watching Metcalf leave the stage and walk ... and walk ... and walk ... because the theater is so wide - while staying in character). Abbott's big scene as Biff towards the end - "I'm a dime a dozen, and so are you!" - is a devastating mix of anger and catharsis.

Obviously, Mantello and the actors have a masterpiece of a play to work with, but they still have to make it feel fresh for audiences who have seen it multiple times - and for people like us who were seeing a 1949 drama for the first time.

Updated On: 5/16/26 at 04:39 AM

I just wanted to come and say that I saw this afternoon's performance and was deeply moved. I know the play intimately and have directed it and seen it many times and it always moves me, but this production really struck a nerve and I found myself, weeping for much of the final moments. Not final confrontation between Beth and Willie has never been acted better before, and my opinion. I don't know any of Abbott's work prior to this, but he is just remarkable. I had no doubt that Lane could pull us off because he has delivered terrific dramatic work that I've been blessed to see before, but this is a career best, in my opinion. and Metcalf is truly every bit as good as folks say.


I really hope that they try and preserve this on film somehow. It deserves to live on. And greatest John Lithgow is in Giant, I'd really like to see Nathan Lane and take the award this year. I frankly found it a far more impressive performance, and that might simply be because of what the role requires of the actor.

Has Rudin actually gone to any of these awards shows to accept? Or is he having Mantello accept everything? Audience-booing is not helpful to an awards strategy, but the Tony voters don't all overlap with the Drama Desk and Drama League attendees.

Assuming his name is going to get thanked by at least 3 people at the Tony telecast, and he may take the stage to accept Revival, certain corners of the internet are going to be so annoying.

Updated On: 5/21/26 at 12:30 PM

Kad said: "Lane accepted the award at the Drama Desks. When he thanked Rudin, somebody very loudly booed (and incredibly quick Lane, without missing a beat, simply said, "Oh, his family's here" ...)."

ok that's funny!

I predict they will only win revival. This is a clean sweep for Liberation kind of a year. A modern American masterpiece will take precedence over an American classic.

My friend texted me saying “Laurie Metcalf has been the same in the last three plays (snore).” This is what everybody is saying. Yes she’s undeniably a great actress, but she will not win a Tony Award for this. And Death of a Salesman is officially in the Gypsy category of shows people are exhausted with. Joe Mantello will lose to Whitney White. Lithgow is a definite lock, and featured actor is down between three actors none of which are Christopher Abbott. Apparently the guy from Godot is getting a lot of traction. If people are annoying after the Tonys, it will be from the anti woke crusaders who will claim Salesman only lost because of the mob.

Does anyone know if Metcalf has an unlisted understudy, and if so who that might be?

This ‘Death of a Salesman’ Team Leaves Ego at the Door

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/04/theater/lane-metcalf-mantello-death-of-a-salesman-broadway.html?unlocked_article_code=1.nlA.c9AF.JRIjdCMetaxl&smid=nytcore-android-share

Bought tickets for one more performance (damn, tickets really shot up!). I haven’t stage-doored in years, but considering it for this. Does the company come out and, if so, do they sign in between matinee performances?