Death of a Salesman 1949 - Articles Page 13

Opened: February 10, 1949

Death of a Salesman - 1949 - Broadway History , Info & More

Morosco Theatre
217 West 45th Street New York, NY

A 1949 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, explores the disillusionment of the American Dream through the lens of Willy Loman, a failing traveling salesman. The play unfolds in a non-linear fashion, weaving together Willy's present struggles with his fading memories of a seemingly brighter past.



Willy, burdened by age and a dwindling clientele, grapples with the harsh reality that his life hasn't measured up to the ideals of success and popularity he instilled in his sons, Biff and Happy. Willy clings to the belief that personal charm and being "well-liked" are the keys to success, a philosophy increasingly at odds with the changing world around him. His desperate attempts to maintain this facade and gain approval from his boss and sons lead to a tragic downfall, exposing the hollowness of the American Dream and the devastating consequences of clinging to misplaced values.

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Williamstown Adds on Extra 'The Autumn Garden' Performance
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2007


Due to high demand for tickets, the Williamstown Theatre Festival has added an additional performance of Lillian Hellman's The Autumn Garden on Wednesday, August 22 at 3:00

Kind, Gets, Paulson, Witt, Etc. Added to Williamstown Fest
by BWW News Desk - Apr 30, 2007


Williamstown Theatre Festival announces additional casting and directors for the upcoming season.

J.T. Waite to Headline Death of a Salesman in Houston
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2007


J.T. Waite - who starred on Broadway opposite Frank Langella in DRACULA, and later played the role of Mozart in the Tony Award-winning play AMADEUS on Broadway - will take on the 'Everest' of great American roles for actors, Willy Loman in DEATH OF A SALESMAN, Arthur Miller's masterpiece, starting performances March 30 at the Wortham Theatre (at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts) in Houston. Sidney Berger directs DEATH OF A SALESMAN.

Miller Masterwork 'The Price' Extends Run
by Beau Higgins - Nov 11, 2006


Miller Masterwork 'The Price' Opens Tonight
by Beau Higgins - Nov 1, 2006


The History Boys Begins Final Week of Performances Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2006


The History Boys, featuring the original National Theatre cast, will end its smash hit limited engagement on Broadway this Sunday, October 1 at the Broadhurst Theatre.

Death of a Salesman: Attention Must Be Paid
by Joseph Melnicoff - Sep 18, 2006


The Classical Acting Company mounts a fine production of Arthur Miller's superior drama.

Cliff Osmond to Star in Death of a Salesman in LA
by BWW News Desk - Aug 30, 2006


Theatre and film veteran Cliff Osmond will star Willy Loman in the Arthur Miller classic Death of a Salesman for a limited engagement October 19 to December 3 at the Odyssey Theatre in LA

Richard Griffiths Appears on 'Charlie Rose,' Aug. 29
by BWW News Desk - Aug 21, 2006


Richard Griffiths, Tony-winning star of The History Boys, will be featured on 'Charlie Rose' on Tuesday, August 29th

History Boys Stars Featured in New York Times Magazine
by BWW News Desk - Jul 28, 2006


The eight young actors playing the titular boys in Alan Bennett's Tony Award winning The History Boys on Broadway will be featured in this Sunday's New York Times Magazine

Arthur Miller Passes Away at 89
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2005


The legendary playwright whose works include Death of a Salesman, After the Fall, the Crucible, A View From the Bridge and others passed away at age 89.

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