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Death of a Salesman in New York

Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalfe lead the cast of this brand new revival of Death of a Salesman, coming to the Winter Garden Theatre in the heart of Times Square, this March. Arthur Miller’s blistering examination of truth, infidelity and the American Dream is “the greatest American play” (Observer), and this explosive, star-studded new production comes to Broadway for a strictly limited run. Don’t miss out - secure your tickets today. 

What is the play Death of a Salesman about? 

Arthur Miller’s searing tragedy Death of a Salesman tells the story of Willy Loman, a travelling salesman in his sixties who’s spent his life chasing the American Dream. As he returns home from another failed business trip, Willy’s grip on reality begins to fray. Flitting between past and present, he reflects on choices made, hopes lost, and the mounting tension between him and his two sons, whose failures mirror Willy’s own disappointments.

While his devoted wife Linda tries to support him, Willy becomes increasingly haunted by regrets and self-delusion. Memories of missed opportunities and the belief that popularity is the key to success weigh heavily on him. As the family grapples with personal failures and strained expectations, the cracks in the Loman household deepen into a devastating collapse.

This landmark play is a powerful exploration of ambition, masculinity, and generational pressure. Through poetic realism and stark emotion, Death of a Salesman asks what happens when the pursuit of success becomes a trap, and whether the cost of dreams is ever truly worth it. Universally regarded as one of the greatest American plays of the 20th century, it remains deeply affecting and painfully relevant today.

The History of Death of a Salesman 

Miller was inspired to write the play following a chance encounter with his Uncle, a salesman who later died by suicide, at a production of All My Sons. Death of a Salesman premiered on Broadway in 1949 to critical acclaim, starring Lee J Cobb in the titular role of Willy Loman. The production ran for over two years, winning the 1949 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play. The play has since been revived on Broadway several times, and has won a further three Tony Awards for Best Revival, with actors including Philip Seymour Hoffman, Wendell Pierce and Dustin Hoffman playing the lead role. Many international productions have also been mounted, and the play has been adapted for film numerous times, including the 1951 Academy Award-nominated adaptation. 

Who are the cast of Death of a Salesman? 

Nathan Lane stars as Willy Loman. Lane is perhaps best known for voicing Timon the Meercat in The Lion King, as well as his roles in comedy The Birdcage opposite Robin Williams, as Max Bialystock in The Producers (both on Broadway and in the 2005 movie adaptation), and as Roy Cohn in the 2017 Broadway revival of Angels in America opposite Andrew Garfield. His other Broadway credits include The Iceman Cometh, Guys and Dolls, and Waiting for Godot. Lane’s numerous accolades include a SAG Award, an Olivier Award, three Tonys, seven Drama Desk Awards and three Emmys. In 2006, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and in 2008 was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame.

Laurie Metcalfe stars as Linda Loman. Best known for her role as Jackie Harris on Rosanne and as Marion McPherson in Lady Bird, Metcalfe’s other notable performances include Frasier, 3rd Rock from the Sun, The Big Bang Theory, and Desperately Seeking Susan. A member of Steppenwolfe Theatre Company, Metcalfe is an accomplished stage actor with roles on Broadway including Three Tall Women, Hillary and Clinton, Misery and Little Bear Ridge Road. She is a four-time Primetime Emmy-winner and two-time Tony Award winner, and an Academy Award, BAFTA and Golden Globe nominee.

Joining Lane and Metcalfe are:

• Christopher Abbot as Biff Loman
• Ben Ahlers as Happy Loman

With further casting to be announced.

Who are the creative team of Death of a Salesman?

Joe Mantello directs. Mantello is a Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award-winning actor and director. His credits include Take Me Out, Assassins, Wicked, Glengarry Glen Ross, and The Boys in the Band.

Further creative team members are to be announced. 

Tickets for Death of a Salesman at The Winter Garden Theatre

Missing this phenomenal new revival of one of the greatest American plays of all time, starring Tony winners Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalfe, would be truly tragic. This powerfully moving exploration of masculinity, generational expectations and what we sacrifice to achieve our dreams comes to New York City for a strictly limited season this spring. Book your tickets for Death of a Salesman at the Winter Garden Theatre today.