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

[ATerrifyingAndImposingFigure]

Posted: 5/2/22 at 2:43pm

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.

"

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. 

[JBroadway]

Posted: 5/2/22 at 2:47pm

Wick3 said: "Since Elliott is still a producer, she definitely gave her blessing to this." 

 

I know. Once again, I said that explicitly in my first post, and I even included the quote from Cromwell.

I know some people have complained that my posts are too long to read, but maybe I really should start including a TL;DR, lol! To borrow from the old quote: "I'd write shorter posts, but I don't have the time." 

 

Updated On: 5/2/22 at 02:47 PM

[jkcohen626]

Posted: 5/2/22 at 3:03pm

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

[fashionguru_23]

Posted: 5/2/22 at 3:14pm

jkcohen626 said: "Just to confirm, there is no theatre or dates announced for this, correct?"

Correct. I was frantically looking for theatre and dates as well

[JasonC3]

Posted: 5/2/22 at 3:29pm

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

[fashionguru_23]

Posted: 5/2/22 at 3:44pm

JasonC3 said: "One commenter's racially charged opinion posted over at All that Chat lit a match for a dumpster fire of an exchange."

That was something!

[Dan6]

Posted: 5/2/22 at 7:57pm

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.

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 5/2/22 at 8:35pm

fashionguru_23 said: "jkcohen626 said: "Just to confirm, there is no theatre or dates announced for this, correct?" Correct. I was frantically looking for theatre and dates as well"

Have there been any rumors of whether this is spring or fall? Hudson had been the rumor, but...maybe not!

[Mike Barrett]

Posted: 5/3/22 at 9:03am

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 

[everythingtaboo]

Posted: 5/3/22 at 9:23am

I don't know why people want to see Denzel again. I'm excited to see Wendell Pierce, who is such a great actor, return to the Broadway stage for the first time since the 80s in a role that he's already achieved such high acclaim.

So very excited for this production. Can it be here already?

[troynow]

Posted: 5/3/22 at 9:42am

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]

Posted: 5/3/22 at 10:41am

so if merrily gets a transfer it moves in after salesman? 

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 5/3/22 at 10:55am

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?

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 5/3/22 at 1:45pm

Echoing everyone else's excitement for this. 

My. poor. credit. card!!!

But, it HAS to be done!

This is NOT TO BE MISSED theater!

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 5/3/22 at 2:03pm

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]

Posted: 6/1/22 at 10:16am

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

[ElephantLoveMedley]

Posted: 6/1/22 at 10:21am

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.

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 6/1/22 at 10:48am

ElephantLoveMedley said: "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."

Your comment is pretty ignorant –– the producers drive the prices. ATG is not lead-producing SALESMAN. And as with any show, it's all a matter of supply & demand. At least 4 of the 8 shows that have played the Hudson have regularly been on TDF and had other cheap tix available: Burn This, 1984, Parisian Woman, Head Over Heels. I don't expect this will be a sellout juggernaut (at least not in previews) and I would be shocked if it isn't discounted on TDF, TodayTix, etc. for a majority of perfs at the start of the run.

[gibsons2]

Posted: 6/1/22 at 10:52am

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. 

[AllThatJazz2]

Posted: 6/1/22 at 1:16pm

Got two seats for Thanksgiving weekend. Excited to see this! 

[hearthemsing22]

Posted: 6/1/22 at 5:13pm

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

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 6/1/22 at 5:24pm

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

[hearthemsing22]

Posted: 6/1/22 at 7:17pm

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 

[jkcohen626]

Posted: 7/30/22 at 3:19pm

So I was looking to buy tickets for this and some seats have a drop-down menu where you can select "regular" their "Lounge Upgrade" or "direct mail" and "direct mail" is significantly cheaper. Does anyone know what that means and why it's so much cheaper?

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 7/30/22 at 3:34pm

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