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DEATH OF A SALESMAN 2026 Reviews
DEATH OF A SALESMAN 2026 Reviews #50
Posted: 5/12/26 at 4:15pm
Sublime. it's just timeless.
The text feels more relevant than ever, when Biff says he's ''a dollar an hour'' it just crushed me and that whole scene is acting perfection from those actors on stage.
Mantello is a master of mise en scene, even those concrete hard space that barely had any colour was the kind of ambientation that instantly transports you to a place you never thought you would be.
Lane, Metcalf, Abbott and Ahlers (where is his nomination??) just inhabit these characters with such human powers that when we reach the end there's barely much in our sould but sorrow and somehow a dispair.
You can't miss this one.
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DEATH OF A SALESMAN 2026 Reviews #51
Posted: 5/15/26 at 10:24am
Sorry if this has been answered elsewhere, but how bad are those "Partial View" seats on the house right sides?
DEATH OF A SALESMAN 2026 Reviews #52
Posted: 5/15/26 at 10:59am
Say what you want about Scott Rudin, but the man has objectively impeccable taste in his producing.
DEATH OF A SALESMAN 2026 Reviews #53
Posted: 5/15/26 at 11:04am
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.
DEATH OF A SALESMAN 2026 Reviews #54
Posted: 5/16/26 at 12:04am
We got mezzanine far right partial few for rush today and thought the view was overall fantastic. Only missed some entrances and exits, but most of the action happens downstage center. Absolutely worth it.
DEATH OF A SALESMAN 2026 Reviews #55
Posted: 5/16/26 at 4:39am
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.
DEATH OF A SALESMAN 2026 Reviews #56
Posted: 5/16/26 at 5:53am
Agree 100%. Saw this a week ago and still thinking about it. Not a weak link in the cast. A powerful production. I need to see it again before it closes. It was that good. Should be in line for multiple Tonys. Best revival. Best director. Best lighting. Metcalf for Featured Performer. And Lane for Best Actor. I’ve also seen Giant. Lithgow was fine, but Lane blew me away. He gets my vote.
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