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Meet the Cast of DEATH OF A SALESMAN, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

Performances will run for a limited 14-week engagement at Broadway’s Winter Garden Theatre, with an official opening night set for Thursday, April 9.

By: Mar. 06, 2026
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Death of a Salesman is back on Broadway! Arthur Miller’s American drama will star three-time Tony Award winner Nathan Lane, two-time Tony Award winner Laurie MetcalfChristopher Abbott and Ben Ahlers, along with K. Todd Freeman (Charley),  Jonathan Cake (Ben Loman), John Drea (Howard), Michael Benjamin Washington (Bernard), Tasha Lawrence (The Woman), Jake Silbermann (Stanley), Joaquin Consuelos, Jake TermineKarl Green and Jack Falahee. Meet the cast below!

Directed by Tony Award winner Joe MantelloDeath of a Salesman will begin previews Friday, March 6, for a limited 14-week engagement at Broadway’s Winter Garden Theatre, with an official opening night set for Thursday, April 9.

Pulitzer Prize and five-time Grammy Award-winning composer and musician Caroline Shaw has composed an original score for Death of a Salesman.  

Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman has been an essential part of our national consciousness since its Broadway debut in 1949, and throughout every subsequent era. The original production, directed by Elia Kazan and starring Lee J. Cobb, won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the Tony Award for Best Play, and the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award. Death of a Salesman’s creative team will include scenic design by Chloe Lamford, costume design by Rudy Mance, lighting design by Jack Knowles, and sound design by Mikaal Sulaiman.

Meet the Cast of DEATH OF A SALESMAN, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway  ImageNathan Lane - Willy Loman

Lane made his professional theatre debut in 1978 in an off-Broadway production of A Midsummer Nathan Lane (Willy Loman) made his Broadway debut in the 1982 revival of Noël Coward’s Present Laughter as Roland Maule (Drama Desk nomination), directed by and starring George C. Scott. Followed by Merlin, The Wind in the Willows, Some Americans Abroad, On Borrowed Time, Guys and Dolls (Tony nomination, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle Awards), Laughter on the 23rd Floor, Love! Valour! Compassion! (Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle Awards), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle Awards), The Man Who Came to Dinner, The Producers (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle Awards and the Olivier Award in London), The Play What I Wrote, The Frogs, The Odd Couple, Butley, November, Waiting For Godot (Outer Critics Circle nomination), The Addams Family (Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations and the Drama League Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theater Award), The Nance (Tony and Drama Desk nominations, Outer Critics Circle and the Drama League Distinguished Performance Awards), It’s Only A Play, The Front Page (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle nominations), Angels in America (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle Awards), Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus, Pictures From Home, and the Goodman Theater production at BAM of The Iceman Cometh. He has been seen Off-Broadway in many plays and in 1992 received the Obie for Sustained Excellence of Performance, including Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Common Pursuit, The Lisbon Traviata (Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel Awards), Lips Together, Teeth Apart, Love! Valour! Compassion! (Obie Award), Measure for Measure directed by Joe Papp (St. Clair Bayfield Award), The Film Society, Mizlansky/Zilinsky or Schmucks, She Stoops to Conquer, Trumbo, and Do Re Mi at Encores. He has also received the John Willis Lifetime Achievement Award from the Theater World Awards, the Hal Prince Lifetime Achievement Award from the Drama Desk Awards, the Sondheim Award from the Signature Theater, and the Eugene O’Neill Monte Cristo Award. On television he has been seen in numerous guest roles including “Frasier,” “Mad About You,” “Sex and the City,” “30 Rock,” “Absolutely Fabulous,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Difficult People,” and “The Blacklist” as well as recurring roles on “The Good Wife” and “Modern Family.” He received critical acclaim as F. Lee Bailey in “The People vs. OJ,” Det. Lewis Michener in “Penny Dreadful: City of Angels,” and as Dominick Dunne in “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.” He was most recently seen as Bunny Schneiderman in “Mid-Century Modern,” Ward McAllister in “The Gilded Age” and as Teddy Dimas in “Only Murders in the Building” for which he received his first Primetime Emmy Award after a record breaking eight nominations in the guest actor category. He has also received two Daytime Emmy Awards and the People’s Choice Award. He has appeared in 40 films, including Ironweed, Frankie and Johnny, The Lion King, The Birdcage, Mouse Hunt, Stuart Little, Love’s Labour’s Lost, Nicholas Nickleby, The Producers and Beau Is Afraid. He has received two Golden Globe nominations, an American Comedy Award, a SAG Award, and a Critics Choice Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2006 he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and in 2008 he was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame.


Meet the Cast of DEATH OF A SALESMAN, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway  ImageLaurie Metcalf - Linda Loman

Laurie Metcalf (Linda Loman) recently starred in Samuel D. Hunter’s Little Bear Ridge Road on Broadway. Metcalf received Tony Awards for her performances in Three Tall Women and A Doll's House, Part 2. Tony nominations include November, The Other Place, Misery, and Hillary and Clinton. Metcalf received three Emmy Awards for her work on the television series “Roseanne,” and an Emmy Award for her role on “Hacks.” Other Emmy nominations were for “Third Rock from the Sun,” “Monk,” “Desperate Housewives,” “The Big Bang Theory,” “Horace and Pete,” and “Getting On.” Films include Lady Bird (National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actress, Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for Best Supporting Actress), Somewhere in Queens, Desperately Seeking Susan, Leaving Las Vegas, Uncle Buck, JFK, Internal Affairs, and the Toy Story series.


Meet the Cast of DEATH OF A SALESMAN, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway  ImageChristopher Abbott - Biff Loman

Christopher Abbott (Biff Loman) will soon be seen starring opposite Florence Pugh in the highly anticipated limited series adaptation of John Steinbeck’s novel “East of Eden” for Netflix. He most recently appeared in Mona Fastvold's The Testament of Ann Lee opposite Amanda Seyfried (which premiered at the Venice Film Festival this year and sold to Searchlight). Abbott also starred in Yorgos Lanthimos’ Oscar-nominated feature Poor Things with Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe and Mark Ruffalo, Justin Anderson’s film adaptation of Deborah Levy’s Man Booker Prize-nominated novel Swimming Hole alongside Ariane Labed, Mackenzie Davis and Nadine Labaki, and Christopher Andrews’ Bring Them Down opposite Barry Keoghan, which premiered at TIFF in 2024 and sold to MUBI. Other feature credits include Universal’s Wolf Man directed by Leigh Whannell (produced by Blumhouse and also featuring Julia Garner), Zachary Wigon’s Sanctuary opposite Margaret Qualley (premiered at Toronto International Film Festival in 2022), Jerrod Carmichael’s directorial debut On the Count of Three (premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2021), John Michael McDonagh’s The Forgiven opposite Ralph Fiennes (premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2021), Mona Fastvold’s The World To Come with Katherine Waterston and Vanessa Kirby (premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2020), Brandon Cronenberg’s thriller Possessor opposite Andrea Riseborough (premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2020), Lawrence Michael Levine’s meta-drama Black Bear with Aubrey Plaza (premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2020), Damien Chazelle’s First Man, Nicolas Pesce’s Piercing, Jamie Dagg’s Sweet Virginia, Trey Shults’ It Comes At Night, JC Chandor’s A Most Violent Year, Mona Fastvold’s The Sleepwalker and Sean Durkin’s Martha Marcy May Marlene. In 2015, he was named by Variety as one of the “10 Actors to Watch” following his portrayal of the title role in Josh Mond’s award-winning film James White. His performance garnered Abbott Best Actor nominations from both the Independent Spirit and Gotham Awards. In 2023, Christopher starred in the Off-Broadway revival of John Patrick Shanley’s play Danny and the Deep Blue Sea with Aubrey Plaza at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. He made his Broadway debut in John Guare’s The House of Blue Leaves. Other theatrical work includes The Rose Tattoo at The Williamstown Theatre Festival, Lucy Thurber’s Where We’re Born at The Rattlestick Theatre, Annie Baker’s John at The Signature Theatre and Sam Shepard’s Fool For Love at The Williamstown Theatre Festival. Abbott was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award in the Best Actor category for his lead role in Hulu’s limited series adaptation of Joseph Heller’s classic novel “CATCH-22” directed by George Clooney.


Meet the Cast of DEATH OF A SALESMAN, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway  ImageBen Ahlers - Happy Loman

Ben Ahlers (Happy Loman) currently appears in the acclaimed HBO series “The Gilded Age,” and was featured in season two of “The Last of Us” on HBO. He will appear opposite John Cena in the upcoming Netflix comedy, “Little Brother.” His other screen credits include “When the Street Lights Go On,” “Instinct,” and “The Village” for NBC. His previous theater credits include Tender Napalm by Philip Ridley, Good Boys by Jane Martin, The Closet by Douglas Carter Beane, and John Wilkes Booth: One Night Only! by Matthew Weiner. Ben is a proud graduate of University of Michigan.


Meet the Cast of DEATH OF A SALESMAN, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway  ImageK. Todd Freeman - Charley

K. Todd Freeman (Charley). Broadway: The Minutes, Airline Highway (Tony Nomination, Drama Desk Award), Wicked, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Song of Jacob Zulu (Tony Nomination). Off-Broadway: Prince Faggot (Playwrights Horizons – Obie Award), Downstate (Playwrights Horizons – Lortel, Outer Critics Circle, Obie Awards), Fetch Clay Make Man (NYTW – Obie Award); The Intelligent Homosexual's Guide to Capitalism and Socialism with a Key to the Scriptures, Spunk (Public Theatre). Television: “Will Trent,” “Horrors of Dolores Roach,” “The Rehearsal,” “High Maintenance,” “A Series of Unfortunate Events,” “Blindspot,” “Law and Order: SVU,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “NYPD Blue.” Film: No One Cares, The Same Storm, Anesthesia, The Dark Knight, Cider House Rules, Gross Pointe Blank. Member of Steppenwolf Theatre Company.


Meet the Cast of DEATH OF A SALESMAN, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway  ImageJonathan Cake - Ben Loman

Jonathan Cake (Ben Loman). Broadway: Medea (Theatre World Award), The Philanthropist, Cymbeline. Off-Broadway: the title role in Coriolanus (Public Theater, Shakespeare in the Park), Antony in Antony and Cleopatra (Public and RSC), For Theater for a New Audience: Much Ado About Nothing (Calloway Award), Measure for Measure, Fuente Ovejuna. West End: Baby Doll (Barclays Theatre Award), The Odyssey, Coriolanus (Shakespeare’s Globe). Television includes: “And Just Like That,” “The Affair,” “Desperate Housewives,” “Emily in Paris,” “Extras,” “Five Days at Memorial,” “Stargirl,” “The Government Inspector,” “Mosley,” “Out of Ashes,” “Law and Order,” “Rebecca.” Film includes: Brideshead Revisited, First Knight, True Blue. Jonathan’s theater podcast is Stage Door Jonny.


Meet the Cast of DEATH OF A SALESMAN, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway  ImageJohn Drea - Howard

John Drea (Howard Wagner). Broadway: Little Bear Ridge Road. Chicago: Little Bear Ridge Road (Steppenwolf Theatre Company), The Sound Inside (Goodman Theatre), Little Women (Northlight Theatre), The Da Vinci Code (Drury Lane Theatre), A Lie of the Mind (Raven Theatre). Regional: American Players Theatre, Constellation Stage & Screen. Television: “Monster.” Film: Patient and On Broken Glass. He received BA degrees from Loyola University Chicago.


Meet the Cast of DEATH OF A SALESMAN, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway  ImageMichael Benjamin Washington - Bernard

Michael Benjamin Washington (Bernard). Broadway: Joe Mantello’s 50th Anniversary revival of The Boys in the Band (also the Netflix film); the Jerry Zaks revival of La Cage Aux Folles; Mamma Mia! (OBC) at the Winter Garden. Off-Broadway: Signature Theatre’s revival of Anna Deavere’s solo show Fire in the Mirror (Outer Critics, Drama League Awards); Stephen Sondheim’s Saturday Night at Second Stage (Nonesuch Records). Television: Mindy Kailing’s “Not Suitable for Work;” ‘James Baldwin’ in “Godfather of Harlem;” “Ratched;” “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt;” “American Auto;” “30 Rock;” “Law and Order;” “Glee;” among others. He is co-book writer of Disney’s forthcoming Polly! directed by Debbie Allen.


Meet the Cast of DEATH OF A SALESMAN, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway  ImageTasha Lawrence - The Woman

Tasha Lawrence (The Woman). Broadway: Wilder, Wilder, Wilder; Good People; Proof (National Tour); A Doll’s House; Mother Play. Off-Broadway: The Whale (Drama Desk Nomination); The Few; A Great Wilderness; Pipeline; If I Forget; Asheville; Bhutan; Animal Kingdom; The Director. Regional: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?; A Doll’s House, Part 2; Good People; The Lifespan of a Fact; Confederates; Rooted; The Roommate; Human Error; Bad Dates; Dangerous Liaisons; Betrayal. Television/Film: “Elsbeth;” “FBI: Most Wanted;” “High Maintenance;” “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt;” “Law & Order (Classic, Criminal Intent, SVU);” “Third Watch;” “Deadline;” “Kevin Hill;” Boys On The Side; The Line (Actra Gemini nomination); “The Looming Tower;” Romance and Cigarettes; Pooka; Hangnail; Sanctioning Evil; Death of a Unicorn.


Meet the Cast of DEATH OF A SALESMAN, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway  ImageJake Silbermann - Stanley

Jake Silbemann (Stanley) made his Broadway debut in the original production of MTC’s The Assembled Parties. Most recently, he covered Christopher Abbott in the Off-Broadway production of Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, starring Aubrey Plaza. Other theatre credits include 3C, Marie Antoinette, Dracula, and Derby Day. On television, Jake is best known for his role on CBS’ “As The World Turns.” He also recurred on the second season of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” and had guest star roles on CBS’ “Bull,” “The Blacklist,” “Person of Interest,” and “The Good Wife.” On film, Jake appeared in The Report, Let Me Make You A Martyr, Twelve, and The Atlantic City Story.


Meet the Cast of DEATH OF A SALESMAN, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway  ImageJoaquin Consuelos - Ensemble

Joaquin Consuelos. Originally from New York City, Joaquin Consuelos is a recent graduate of the University of Michigan’s acclaimed School of Music, Theatre & Dance. Death of a Salesman marks his Broadway debut.


Meet the Cast of DEATH OF A SALESMAN, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway  ImageJake Termine - Ensemble

Jake Termine. Recent credits include short films Porcelain and Oleander, slated for the 2026 festival circuit. Death of a Salesman marks his Broadway debut.


Meet the Cast of DEATH OF A SALESMAN, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway  ImageKarl Green - Ensemble

Karl Green. Off-Broadway: Eve’s Song (Public Theater), Socrates, (Public Theater). Runboyrun (New York Theatre Workshop). Regional: Choir Boy (Yale Rep), The Salvagers, (Yale Rep). Training: BFA, NYU Tisch. MFA, Yale School of Drama. Death of a Salesman marks his Broadway debut.


Meet the Cast of DEATH OF A SALESMAN, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway  ImageJack Falahee - Ensemble

Jack Falahee starred as 'Connor Walsh' on the critically acclaimed Shondaland/ABC series “How to Get Away with Murder” and as 'Frank Stringfellow’ on the Scott Free/PBS drama “Mercy Street.” He was most recently seen on stage in the Kennedy Center production of Byhalia, Mississippi. He is a graduate of NYU Tisch. Death of a Salesman marks his Broadway debut.





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