Death of a Salesman at Winter Garden Theatre

“The greatest American play.” – The Observer

Out of a world full of renowned theatrical works, there are a few that just stand out head and shoulders above the rest. These are the works that stood the test of time; the ones that remain relevant decades after their debuts; the theatrical experiences that continue to move, hold up the proverbial mirror, and change ideas and thought-patterns. These are the creative expressions that no matter how many times it is produced, audiences are still captivated by them, regardless of having seen it multiple times. These are the works that are hailed as true classics, the real theatrical icons, the all-time greatest plays. Arthur Miller’s iconic play Death of a Salesman is one of those works.

This year, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by one of America’s most adored and renowned playwrights is returning to Broadway – revived, magnificent, and better than ever before! 

With a star-studded cast, stunning original music, and a fantastic, globally celebrated creative team, Death of a Salesman is set to stun, open eyes, challenge, and move once more! The timeless tale about the blurred lines between failure and success, betrayal and trust, confinement and freedom, pride and humility, dreams and reality, lies and truth will once more be told boldly, truthfully, and precise; and after decades still stating the raw, honest truth: “Willy Loman is still us, and here in this failed promise of a future, we’re still here to watch him die.” 

So New York, it’s time to come out in your masses, because one of the greatest American plays ever written, Death of a Salesman is coming to the Winter Garden Theatre on Broadway soon! 

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“By common consent, this is one of the finest dramas in the whole range of American theatre.” – The New York Times

SYNOPSIS

Willy Loman, a travelling and disillusioned salesman from Brooklyn, is faced with a lifetime’s worth of chasing after the American Dream that keeps evading him. Set in the time period after World War II in a society that is busy rebuilding, Willy’s unfulfilled hopes and dreams became so massive that they became his reality without actually coming to pass. The lines between lies and truth, failure and success, betrayal and trust, pride and humility, expectations and reality became so blurred for Willy that his path inevitably leads to the loss of his identity and mental stability, resulting in his seemingly perfect business and family life crashing down on him. 

Arthur Miller’s two-act tragedy is told through a montage of memories, arguments, and dreams – just as unreliable as the protagonist Willy Loman’s reality, bringing the relevant questions, statements, and dehumanizing horrors of soul-crushing capitalist systems to the forefront. 

“… a play consumed by the advertising slogan, by the imperialist promises of branding and consumerism, but it continues to move us.” – The Guardian

CREATIVE TEAM

The 2026 revival of Arthur Miller’s iconic classic drama is headed up by Tony Award-winning director Joe Mantello (Assassins; Wicked; Glengarry Glen Ross; The Humans; Three Tall Women; The Boys in the Band), alongside a world-renowned creative team including scenic designer Chloe Lamford, costume designer Rudy Mance, lighting designer Jack Knowles, and sound designer Mikaal Sulaiman. The Death of a Salesman revival will also feature an original score composed by Caroline Shaw, the youngest-ever winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Music. 

“… arguably the best American play of the twentieth century.” – DC Theatre Scene

CAST

The eye-opening, poignant 2026 revival of Death of a Salesman features a star-studded cast. Three-time Tony Award-winning actor Nathan Lane, hailed by The New York Times as “the greatest stage entertainer of the decade” will take on the leading role of protagnist Willy Loman, while four-time Primetime Emmy Award-winning actress Laurie Metcalf will be seen as Linda Loman. The stellar cast also includes the talents of Christopher Abbott as Biff Loman, Ben Ahlers as Happy Loman, K. Todd Freeman, Jonathan Cake, John Drea, Michael Benjamin Washington, Tasha Lawrence, Jake Silbermann, Joaquin Consuelos, Jake Termine, Karl Green, and Jack Falahee. With a cast oozing nothing but raw talent, Death of a Salesman is without a doubt one of the biggest must-sees of the season! 

“…rich and memorable drama.” – The New York Times

HISTORY & LEGACY

Arthur Miller is known, and remembered as one of the greatest playwrights of the twentieth century. Death of a Salesman premiered on Broadway in 1949 with 742 performances – and is hailed today as one of the greatest American plays ever written. The play received multiple accolades, including the 1949 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and a Tony Award for Best Play. To date, Death of a Salesman has been revived on Broadway no less than five times receiving three more Tony Awards, has been adapted for cinema ten times, and sold over 11 million copies of the published play. The play has also been named “the most successful modern play ever published” by New Yorker drama critic John Lahr. 

“”Death of a Salesman” has a real urgency to it.” – Time Out Worldwide

THE WINTER GARDEN THEATRE

The Winter Garden Theatre, located on 1634 Broadway, in the Midtown Manhattan region, is one of the most popular and adored theatres in New York. The theatre boasts breathtaking architecture, originally designed by William Albert Swasey and remodeled by Herbert J. Krapp, with its auditorium interior being declared a New York City landmark. 

The Winter Garden Theatre has an annual calendar bumpered-up with the best of best in entertainment – from large musical productions to acclaimed dramatic performances, with the most noteworthy being the lengthy run of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical Cats – with 7,385 performances over the span of 18 years. 

Apart from its magnificent history, jam-packed calendar, and breathtaking architecture, the Winter Garden Theatre also boasts state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems, flawless sight-lines, pin-drop acoustics, fantastic amenities, and luxurious seating for up to 1,526 patrons spread across an orchestra floor, mezzanine, and boxes. 

“It brings the whole theatre alive.” – The New York Times