SALESMAN Revival Announced with Pierce, Clarke, and DeShields — Page 2

The Other One said: ""Anyway, on the topic of Denzel, I love him, he can do no wrong. But even though I’d certainly be interested in him playing this role, and I imagine they would dress him up to downplay his features and physique, I feel like he’s too perfect looking to be Willy, a complete loser whose appearance is the subject of mockery."

I don't know about that. Denzel easily slips into the manner and appearance of the working class man. He did so in Fences, he did so in The Taking of Pelham One-Two-Three; he is better at it than any other star I can think of offhand, frankly. It's in his roots, which he has always been true to.

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Troy’s a very different role from Willie. They’re both washed out losers, but totally different kinds. Troy’s alluring, charismatic, and attractive in a way that Willie isn’t. Denzel playing Troy doesn’t mean he’s right for Willie.

Just to confirm, there is no theatre or dates announced for this, correct?

One commenter's racially charged opinion posted over at All that Chat lit a match for a dumpster fire of an exchange.

I was fortunate enough to see this at the Young Vic in 2019 and it ranks among the top five theatrical experiences of my life, despite it being a play that I had read and studied and seen countless times and thought I knew inside out. Think Marianne Elliott did something special with Company? This is a revelatory reimagining of a classic (without changing a word of the text), so perfectly conceived and executed that it seems this is how the play must have always been intended. And they can reserve the Tonys now for Wendell Pierce and Sharon D. Clarke, who gave two of the most raw and powerful performances I’ve ever seen. Trust me and grab tickets when they go on sale; this is one not to be missed.

I have never seen, or read, Salesman. I’m not even spoiled on it for such an old play.


Looks like I’m about to be super spoiled! This will absolutely get me back to NYC

This production IS going in to the Hudson Theatre right after Plaza Suite.



The challenge was when the Plaza Suite stars got sick extensions became necessary. Throwing the timeline off for Salesman.

However, it is happening!

barneyschreibercpa2 said: "so if merrily gets a transfer it moves in after salesman?"

PLAZA SUITE is only through July 6. Assuming SALESMAN will run 14-18 weeks at most, it could still run August through December, or September through January. And then MERRILY could open in the winter/spring.

Is this the first time an Arthur Miller play has been directed by a woman on Broadway?

troynow said: "This production IS going in to the Hudson Theatre right after Plaza Suite.



The challenge was when the Plaza Suite stars got sick extensions became necessary. Throwing the timeline off for Salesman.

However, it is happening!"

Unless he's being replaced, André De Shields will be in When Playwrights Kill in Hartford until August 7, so I'm assuming "right after" means no earlier than September?

Updated On: 5/3/22 at 02:03 PM

TaffyDavenport said: "Previews begin September 19th at the Hudson, and an Amex presale is going on now."

I'm SO excited this is finally official, but I'm also SO sad this is going to the Hudson, where tickets for every show that goes into it are priced beyond absurdly. I truly hate whoever is setting prices at ATG—they're always so much more expensive than any other venue on Broadway.

ElephantLoveMedley said: "TaffyDavenport said: "Previews begin September 19th at the Hudson, and an Amex presale is going on now."

I'm SO excited this is finally official, but I'm also SO sad this is going to the Hudson, where tickets for every show that goes into it are priced beyond absurdly. I truly hate whoever is setting prices at ATG—they're always so much more expensive than any other venue on Broadway."

At least inexpensive tickets are always an option in the Hudson balcony, including the front row at $79 which is more than reasonable. Have you seen prices for Some Like It Hot and Kimberly Akimbo? $189 is is the cheapest orchestra at Shubert and $89 is for the awful partial view seats at Broadhurst. I hope these prices are not a trend for the upcoming fall shows.

If you were trying to decide between this and Piano Lesson, which one would you choose?

Jordan Catalano said: "Only because I’ve seen “Salesman” and know how incredible it is, I’d say to absolutely not miss this one."

Thank you! I’ll look into it

Looks like a weekday discount code that's already applied. Whatever the case, it's a great deal.