OFFICIAL: Lane/Metcalf DEATH OF A SALESMAN to open at Winter Garden, March 2026- Page 3

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 12/2/25 at 8:44am

At one point there was a rule where an actor could not be nominated more than once in the same category per season, and that was going to become a thing in 2019-20 when Mary Louise Parker would have had both SOUND INSIDE and HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE. But I just took a look at the Tony rules and I’m not seeing it there. Again, not that this would be a factor for Salesman. But it’s interesting because it’s so rare.

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 12/2/25 at 8:47am

Rudin’s cancellation also allowed that Wendell Pierce production to happen: he held the rights, he was on track to do this Lane/Metcalf/Mantello production, and when he withdrew from producing it allowed the production to come in.

[Falsettolands]

Posted: 12/2/25 at 10:00am

spicemonkey said: "Falsettolands said: "DaveyG said: "Falsettolands said: "Metcalf will undoubtedly receive two nominations this season. Has anyone ever been nominated twice in the same season in the SAME acting category? (Yes, I know others have been nominated twice in the same season in DIFFERENT categories)"

Metcalf will likely be eligible in the Featured category for Salesman. That's where Linda Emond was nominated in 2012 and Elizabeth Franz won in 1999."

This doesn’t answer my question but I appreciate the context."

Your question is obviously based off your incorrect assumption. How about accepting that instead of acting out the boomer playbook"

It wasn't :) I'll ask the class again, and you don't need to raise your hand if you don't know the answer. Google might be free but I love a good discussion: Has anyone ever been nominated twice in the same season in the SAME acting category? 

[basicbroadway]

Posted: 12/2/25 at 10:07am

You're better off trying Google. A quick search says no - only six actors have ever been nominated twice in one season, and all for different categories: https://playbill.com/article/jeremy-pope-becomes-6th-actor-in-tony-history-nominated-in-2-categories-the-same-year

[GiantsInTheSky2]

Posted: 12/2/25 at 10:57am

Dylan Smith4 said: "I'm probably gonna get called out about this, but I need to say this. As much as I dislike discouraging people from seeing a show, I cannot, for the life of me, support any show produced by Scott Rudin. The fact that people on here are excited about this production seems to overlook the fact that, again, this is a RUDIN PRODUCTION! To support this is supporting Rudin. Therefore, seemingto forget his decades of horrible behavior. I would rethink purchasing a ticket. Again, anyone who wants to come after me for saying this, fine. However, remember who you are supporting again."

Good for you. Most people in the know/scene will be very aware of this information when buying tickets, but thanks for the reminder. 

Supporting a commercial theater endeavor that is produced by Rudin is not “seeming to forget his decades of horrible behavior”. The world is not as black and white as you’re painting it to be. As TotallyEffed said, the world will know about any continued abusive and disrespectful behavior a lot sooner than we did the last time. Sure, I’ll be supporting Rudin - but I’m also supporting Lane, Metcalf, etc. Or is the insinuation that everyone who associates with him is also deserving of cancellation? Should we cancel Bette, Bernadette, and Donna too? 

I’m not saying to forgive and forget, but maybe keep an open mind for the possibility that they have changed their behavior (at least in a professional nature) after the very public fallout that occurred. It’s not just Rudin who has this at top of mind, everyone he collaborates with is highly aware of the (well deserved) target on his back, and for the sake of business, is hoping he has corrected course. If he f*cks up again, it will be even more damning and affect many jobs. Let’s not act as though people on either side are being flippant or ignoring anything that happened. That’s too naive and does not reflect reality.

Updated On: 12/2/25 at 10:57 AM

[RippedMan]

Posted: 12/2/25 at 11:57am

GiantsInTheSky2 said: "Dylan Smith4 said: "I'm probably gonna get called out about this, but I need to say this. As much as I dislike discouraging people from seeing a show, I cannot, for the life of me, support any show produced by Scott Rudin. The fact that people on here are excited about this production seems to overlook the fact that, again, this is a RUDIN PRODUCTION! To support this is supporting Rudin. Therefore, seemingto forget his decades of horrible behavior. I would rethink purchasing a ticket. Again, anyone who wants to come after me for saying this, fine. However, remember who you are supporting again."

Good for you. Most people in the know/scenewill be very aware of this information when buying tickets, but thanks for thereminder.

Supporting a commercial theater endeavor that is produced by Rudin is not “seeming to forget his decades of horrible behavior”. The world is not as black and white as you’re painting it to be.As TotallyEffed said, the world will know about any continued abusive and disrespectful behavior a lot sooner than we did the last time. Sure, I’ll be supporting Rudin- but I’m also supporting Lane, Metcalf, etc. Or is the insinuation that everyone who associates with him is also deserving of cancellation? Should we cancel Bette, Bernadette, and Donna too?

I’m not saying to forgive and forget, but maybe keep an open mind for the possibility that they have changed their behavior (at least in a professional nature) after the very public fallout that occurred. It’s not just Rudin who has this at top of mind, everyone he collaborates with is highly aware of the (well deserved) target on his back, and for the sake of business, is hoping he has corrected course. If he f*cksup again, it will be even more damning and affect many jobs. Let’s not act as though people on either side are being flippant or ignoring anything that happened. That’s too naive and does not reflect reality."

Very well said and stated. 

[Dylan Smith4]

Posted: 12/2/25 at 12:02pm

You're missing the point here. Rudin should not have been given the chance to produce again. Plain and simple! The fact that you are still defending him really shows that you do not care about his past behavior. The whole "if he f**k's up again" thing is a bunch of BS. If he does F up again, then will we cancel him for a short period and then welcome him back in? Come on! When he stepped away, that should have been it for his career. PERIOD!

[TotallyEffed]

Posted: 12/2/25 at 12:20pm

Everyone is free to do as they please. Scott Rudin is free to produce shows and you are free to see them or not.

[blug]

Posted: 12/2/25 at 12:23pm

but...but...but my incarceration mindset...

[BroadwayNYC2]

Posted: 12/2/25 at 12:39pm

“Rudin should not have been given the chance to produce again. Plain and simple! The fact that you are still defending him really shows that you do not care about his past behavior.”


Honest question. Who should be deciding (or is deciding in your argument) who is given the chance to produce? He raised the money on his own. 

[RippedMan]

Posted: 12/2/25 at 1:04pm

Dylan Smith4 said: "You're missing the point here. Rudin should not have been given the chance to produce again. Plain and simple! The fact that you are still defending him really shows that you do not care about his past behavior. The whole "if he f**k's up again" thing is a bunch of BS. If he does F up again, then will we cancel him for a short period and then welcome him back in? Come on! When he stepped away, that should have been it for his career. PERIOD!"

So if you do something wrong that's it for the rest of your life? There's no grace given that hopefully said person has worked on themselves? I'm here for Metcalf and Lane. He wants to put up his own money to produce great theater, that's on him. 

[quizking101]

Posted: 12/2/25 at 2:34pm

Dylan Smith4 said: "You're missing the point here. Rudin should not have been given the chance to produce again. Plain and simple! The fact that you are still defending him really shows that you do not care about his past behavior. The whole "if he f**k's up again" thing is a bunch of BS. If he does F up again, then will we cancel him for a short period and then welcome him back in? Come on! When he stepped away, that should have been it for his career. PERIOD!"

No. We got the point and it was eloquently refuted. He is on notice and everyone who associates with him knows that he’s under some form of microscope. But you are not judge, jury, and executioner. Scott will still be sleeping at night whether you see the show or not. (Same argument applies for LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD)

[Georgeanddot2]

Posted: 12/2/25 at 3:15pm

It sounds like Rudin's biggest crime was being a jerk. Unfortunately, I have yet to meet a single person in the entertainment industry who isn't a massive jerk, so I'm not sure why Rudin is such a remarkable case.

Updated On: 12/2/25 at 03:15 PM

[Kad]

Posted: 12/2/25 at 3:33pm

Georgeanddot2 said: "It sounds like Rudin's biggest crime was being a jerk. Unfortunately, I have yet to meet a single person in the entertainment industry who isn't a massive jerk, so I'm not sure why Rudin is such a remarkable case."

His crime was not "being a jerk." It was physical and emotional abuse of his assistants. 

[Georgeanddot2]

Posted: 12/2/25 at 3:36pm

Kad said: "Georgeanddot2 said: "It sounds like Rudin's biggest crime was being a jerk. Unfortunately, I have yet to meet a single person in the entertainment industry who isn't a massive jerk, so I'm not sure why Rudin is such a remarkable case."

His crime was not "being a jerk." It was physical and emotional abuse of his assistants."

Yeah. Pretty standard for the entertainment industry.

 

[Kad]

Posted: 12/2/25 at 3:47pm

Since people here apparently can use a refresher on why , exactly, Rudin got put in time out, here's a nice overview,  And this is only some of it. 

Updated On: 12/2/25 at 03:47 PM

[MysteriousLady]

Posted: 12/2/25 at 4:00pm

Georgeanddot2 said: "Kad said: "Georgeanddot2 said: "It sounds like Rudin's biggest crime was being a jerk. Unfortunately, I have yet to meet a single person in the entertainment industry who isn't a massive jerk, so I'm not sure why Rudin is such a remarkable case."

His crime was not "being a jerk." It was physical and emotional abuse of his assistants."

Yeah. Pretty standard for the entertainment industry.

"

If physical abuse is standard then that means more need to be held to account, not "Ruden gets a pass because everyone is doing it."

[Georgeanddot2]

Posted: 12/2/25 at 4:14pm

MysteriousLady said: "Georgeanddot2 said: "Kad said: "Georgeanddot2 said: "It sounds like Rudin's biggest crime was being a jerk. Unfortunately, I have yet to meet a single person in the entertainment industry who isn't a massive jerk, so I'm not sure why Rudin is such a remarkable case."

His crime was not "being a jerk." It was physical and emotional abuse of his assistants."

Yeah. Pretty standard for the entertainment industry.

"

If physical abuse is standard then that means more need to be held to account, not"Ruden gets a pass because everyone is doing it.""

Yes that's what I'm saying. If we're going to cancel one person for being abusive, let's cancel the whole industry. Everyone knows how abusive it is.

[yahyahyah]

Posted: 12/2/25 at 4:16pm

Georgeanddot2 said: "MysteriousLady said: "Georgeanddot2 said: "Kad said: "Georgeanddot2 said: "It sounds like Rudin's biggest crime was being a jerk. Unfortunately, I have yet to meet a single person in the entertainment industry who isn't a massive jerk, so I'm not sure why Rudin is such a remarkable case."

His crime was not "being a jerk." It was physical and emotional abuse of his assistants."

Yeah. Pretty standard for the entertainment industry.

"

If physical abuse is standard then that means more need to be held to account, not"Ruden gets a pass because everyone is doing it.""

Yes that's what I'm saying. If we're going to cancel one person for being abusive, let's cancel the whole industry. Everyone knows how abusive it is."

Has full cast been announced or just the 4?

[blug]

Posted: 12/2/25 at 4:18pm

This production's biggest crime is its lack of imagination.  Another revival of Salesman?  What's next?  Another revival of Who's Afraid of Virgi--oh.  

Calling it:  Rudin/Mantello/Metcalf do The Glass Menagerie in 2028.  

[Auggie27]

Posted: 12/2/25 at 9:10pm

In the last 18 hours, particularly Facebook, people have taken to social media with exclamatory paeans - offered in advance - to the casting as proof that this is an event. We get a lot of "I'm so there!" Many posters are quick to condemn those of us who aren't excited. As if such a wildly expensive endeavor for most consumers has to be viewed as a litmus test for supporting "the arts" or "the non-commercial theater." (Non-commercial? Simply because it isn't MJ or Mama Mia? Really?) Miller's play, a glory in the canon, never disappears for long, and its remounting needs some interpretative fillip, some extra element to inspire curiosity/engender the excitement that some are demanding of the rest of us. If these two actors, never long from the NY boards, promise a thrilling night out, enjoy. But please, stop imposing significance that isn't apparent to the rest of us. Just my two cents.

Updated On: 12/2/25 at 09:10 PM

[SteveSanders]

Posted: 12/2/25 at 9:18pm

I highly doubt anyone with flexible dates will be unable to find tickets that are not "wildly expensive."

And as far as them not being absent from the NYC stage for very long in the pqst, Lane is 69 and Metcalf is 70.  Who knows how long they will continue doing major productions?

[Auggie27]

Posted: 12/2/25 at 9:32pm

I highly doubt anyone with flexible dates will be unable to find tickets that are not "wildly expensive."

Really? Have you looked at Broadway prices lately? Do you know what the last star-studded production sold seats for? And 69 and 70, let me help you here as a boomer with an investment in the ageist characterization, is not anyone's last leg. They are not June Squibb at 96.   

[blaxx]

Posted: 12/2/25 at 9:39pm

Georgeanddot2 said: "It sounds like Rudin's biggest crime was being a jerk. Unfortunately, I have yet to meet a single person in the entertainment industry who isn't a massive jerk, so I'm not sure why Rudin is such a remarkable case."

Oh, love, there are geniuses who are also beautiful people. You don't get a pass to be a jerk by association. If you feel you have to be horrible and nasty to succeed, your profession is not the issue.

[blaxx]

Posted: 12/2/25 at 9:42pm

Kad said: "Since people here apparently can use a refresher on why , exactly, Rudin got put in time out, here's a nice overview,And this is only some of it."

Yes, but everyone does that so apparently he just did it louder?

There is no "standard" for being horrible in any profession. Now we have to glorify abusers too because it's common?