Death of a Salesman Revival 1999

Opened: February 10, 1999
Closing: November 07, 1999

Death of a Salesman - 1999 - Broadway History , Info & More

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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Robert Falls to Step Down as Goodman Theatre Artistic Director in Summer 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2021


After more than three decades leading creative operations for one of America’s largest theaters, Tony Award-winner Robert Falls is ending his tenure as Artistic Director of Goodman Theatre. Today, Falls announced his intention to step down next summer at the completion of the current 2021/2022 Season.

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by Robert Diamond - Nov 17, 2018


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by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2017


Tony Award-winning Broadway producer Mike Isaacson will be presented The Commercial Theater Institute's Robert Whitehead Award for 'outstanding achievement in commercial theatre producing' at a reception at Sardi's on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. It was initially scheduled for March 14th but was rescheduled due to snowstorm Stella.

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by BWW News Desk - Mar 13, 2017


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by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2017


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by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2010


In conjunction with the Huntington Theatre Company's production of Arthur Miller's All My Sons, Miller expert and author Susan Abbottson will speak about the historical context of the father/son relationship and how it relates to Miller's family background at the post-show Humanities Forum on Sunday, January 17.

Arthur Miller Expert Susan Abbottson to Speak at Huntington's Theatre Company's 'Humanities Forum' 1/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 13, 2010


In conjunction with the Huntington Theatre Company's production of Arthur Miller's All My Sons, Miller expert and author Susan Abbottson will speak about the historical context of the father/son relationship and how it relates to Miller's family background at the post-show Humanities Forum on Sunday, January 17.

Goodman Theatre Honors Leaders On "Walkway of Stars"
by Reynard Loki - Jul 8, 2009


On Monday, June 29, Goodman Theatre Outgoing Board Chairman Shawn M. Donnelley and Artistic Director Robert Falls were honored with stars bearing their names as part of the Goodman's 'Walkway of Stars.' The stars were presented in appreciation and gratitude for their achievements and service to the theater, and commemorated Donnelley's leadership gift of $1 million to Goodman Theatre's endowment. A ribbon cutting and unveiling of the two stars followed brief remarks by Executive Director Roche Schulfer during an afternoon ceremony on the theater's black granite entryway beneath the 73-foot Goodman marquee at 170 North Dearborn Street. Present were members of the Goodman's Board of Trustees as well as friends of the theater, including: Chairman-Elect Patricia Cox; Goodman Resident Artistic Associate Henry Godinez; Academy Award-nominated playwright José Rivera; Goodman Trustees Sherry Barrat of Northern Trust, Ruth Ann Gillis of Exelon Corporation, Vikki Hood of Kirkland & Ellis; Goodman Scenemakers Council members Shannon Kinsella and Cheryl McPhilimy; Premiere Society Donors Robert Kohl and Clark Pellett; and classics scholar Dr. Christopher Kelly, Donnelley's husband.

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Death of a Salesman - 1999 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1999 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play Kevin Anderson

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