Death of a Salesman 1949 - Articles Page 12

Opened: February 10, 1949

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

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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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Newnan Community Theatre Presents DEATH OF A SALESMAN
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 15, 2010


American playwright Arthur Miller's tragedy, 'Death of a Salesman,' will be performed at Newnan Community Theatre Company beginning Friday, March 19th. This classic story is about Willy Loman (Sam Gentry), a man obsessed with greatness and unable to grasp why he's failed in life. Willy lives his life with unchanging illusions and doesn't see reality.

ICT Presents THE CRUCIBLE 3/20-4/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 22, 2010


Infamous Commonwealth Theatre opens the first full production of their 2010 season dedicated to the topic Redemption with a revival of Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE, directed by ICT's new Artistic Director, Chris Maher.

ICT Presents THE CRUCIBLE 3/20-4/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 2, 2010


Infamous Commonwealth Theatre opens the first full production of their 2010 season dedicated to the topic Redemption with a revival of Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE, directed by ICT's new Artistic Director, Chris Maher.

Schreiber and Johansson Set for A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE
by Eddie Varley - Oct 26, 2009


Tony® Award-winner Liev Schreiber and Golden Globe nominee Scarlett Johansson, in her Broadway debut, will star in Arthur Miller's A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE directed by Gregory Mosher on Broadway at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street). Performances begin Monday, December 28, 2009 and the official opening is Sunday, January 24, 2010. The limited engagement will run for 14 weeks only.

Daily News Theater Critic Douglas Watt Dies
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 1, 2009


Former theater critic for The Daily News and music composer, Douglas Watt, died in Southampton, Long Island on Tuesday at age 95.

Thriller NIGHT MUST FALL Takes Olney Theatre Audiences Into The Mind Of A Killer 9/30
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2009


Night Must Fall, a psychological thriller that takes audiences on a chilling journey into the mind of a murderer, targets Olney Theatre Center beginning September 30. Stage, screen and television actor Rosemary Prinz, perhaps best known for her role as Penny Hughes on As the World Turns, plays Mrs. Bramson.

Theatre Notables Sondheim, Ziegfield, Simon & More Amongst 'New York City 400'
by Robert Diamond - Sep 10, 2009


The NYC400 is the first-ever list of New York City's ultimate movers and shakers since the City's founding?from politics, the arts, business, sports, science, and entertainment.

DEATH OF A SALESMAN Plays Final 3 Performances at Pollard Theatre in Guthrie, Closes 9/5
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2009


The Pollard Theatre's acclaimed production of Death of a Salesman will play its final performance on Saturday, September 5th.

DEATH OF A SALESMAN Ends Its Run At The Pollard Theatre On 9/5
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2009


Death of a Salesman only runs through this Saturday, September 5, so don't miss your chance to see the show Oklahoma City is buzzing about!

DEATH OF A SALESMAN Hits the Pollard Theatre 8/14-9/5
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2009


The Pollard Theatre in historic downtown Guthrie proudly presents Death of a Salesman running Friday, August 14, 2009 through Saturday, September 5, 2009.

TimeLine Theatre Company Launches 13th Season With ALL MY SONS 8/31-9/4
by BWW News Desk - Sep 4, 2009


TimeLine Theatre Company will launch its 13th season with Arthur Miller's classic All My Sons, directed by Kimberly Senior, running August 31 through October 4, 2009 (previews August 27 through August 30). Press Opening performance is Monday, August 31 at 7 p.m.

DEATH OF A SALESMAN Plays Final 3 Performances at Pollard Theatre in Guthrie, Closes 9/5
by Jaimie Geddes - Sep 2, 2009


The Pollard Theatre's acclaimed production of Death of a Salesman will play its final performance on Saturday, September 5th.

DEATH OF A SALESMAN Ends Its Run At The Pollard Theatre On 9/5
by Reynard Loki - Sep 1, 2009


Death of a Salesman only runs through this Saturday, September 5, so don't miss your chance to see the show Oklahoma City is buzzing about!

TimeLine Theatre Company Launches 13th Season With ALL MY SONS 8/31-9/4
by BWW News Desk - Aug 31, 2009


TimeLine Theatre Company will launch its 13th season with Arthur Miller's classic All My Sons, directed by Kimberly Senior, running August 31 through October 4, 2009 (previews August 27 through August 30). Press Opening performance is Monday, August 31 at 7 p.m.

Thriller NIGHT MUST FALL Takes Olney Theatre Audiences Into The Mind Of A Killer 9/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 28, 2009


Night Must Fall, a psychological thriller that takes audiences on a chilling journey into the mind of a murderer, targets Olney Theatre Center beginning September 30. Stage, screen and television actor Rosemary Prinz, perhaps best known for her role as Penny Hughes on As the World Turns, plays Mrs. Bramson.

DEATH OF A SALESMAN Hits the Pollard Theatre 8/14-9/5
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2009


The Pollard Theatre in historic downtown Guthrie proudly presents Death of a Salesman running Friday, August 14, 2009 through Saturday, September 5, 2009.

DEATH OF A SALESMAN Hits the Pollard Theatre 8/14-9/5
by Reynard Loki - Aug 9, 2009


The Pollard Theatre in historic downtown Guthrie proudly presents Death of a Salesman running Friday, August 14, 2009 through Saturday, September 5, 2009.

TimeLine Theatre Company Launches 13th Season With ALL MY SONS 8/31-9/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 28, 2009


TimeLine Theatre Company will launch its 13th season with Arthur Miller's classic All My Sons, directed by Kimberly Senior, running August 31 through October 4, 2009 (previews August 27 through August 30). Press Opening performance is Monday, August 31 at 7 p.m.

ICT Announces Redemption As Topic For 8th Season, Beginning 2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 1, 2009


Infamous Commonwealth Theatre (ICT) is proud to announce the topic for their eighth season: REDEMPTION. ICT is taking a break from producing for the remainder of 2009 in order to focus on internal administrative changes. However, ICT plans to explore the many facets of our new season topic with three upcoming productions in 2010.

TACT Presents Arthur Miller's INCIDENT AT VICHY, Opens 3/16
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2009


The Actors Company Theatre/TACT (Scott Alan Evans, Cynthia Harris and Simon Jones, C0-Artistic Directors), the critically-acclaimed company dedicated to presenting neglected or rarely produced plays of literary merit, will present Arthur Miller's 1964 drama, Incident at Vichy, the playwright's searing examination of the Holocaust. Presented in New York for the very first time since its original production (the play was commissioned for the new Lincoln Center Theatre Company, directed by Harold Clurman and starring Joseph Wiseman, David Wayne and Hal Holbrook), performances of Incident at Vichy begin Sunday, March 8th, 2009. Opening night is Monday, March 16th at 7:30 pm. Performances will continue through Sunday, April 11th.

James Whitmore, 'An Actor's Actor', Dead at 87
by Eddie Varley - Feb 6, 2009


James Whitmore, the veteran Tony- and Emmy-winning actor who brought American icons Will Rogers, Harry Truman and Theodore Roosevelt to life in one-man shows, died Friday. He was 87 years old.

TACT Presents Arthur Miller's INCIDENT AT VICHY, Opens 3/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 12, 2009


The Actors Company Theatre/TACT (Scott Alan Evans, Cynthia Harris and Simon Jones, C0-Artistic Directors), the critically-acclaimed company dedicated to presenting neglected or rarely produced plays of literary merit, will present Arthur Miller's 1964 drama, Incident at Vichy, the playwright's searing examination of the Holocaust. Presented in New York for the very first time since its original production (the play was commissioned for the new Lincoln Center Theatre Company, directed by Harold Clurman and starring Joseph Wiseman, David Wayne and Hal Holbrook), performances of Incident at Vichy begin Sunday, March 8th, 2009. Opening night is Monday, March 16th at 7:30 pm. Performances will continue through Sunday, April 11th.

Arena Stage Presents Miller's 'Salesman' & 'View from the Bridge' in Rep
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2008


Arena Stage will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece Death of a Salesman and A View from the Bridge in rotating repertory as a salute to one of America's best playwrights, Arthur Miller.

Free Play Reading - 'Death Of A Salesman'
by Beau Higgins - Sep 24, 2007


'Death Of A Salesman' Free Play Reading
by Beau Higgins - Aug 26, 2007


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Death of a Salesman - 1949 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1949 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best American Play Arthur Miller
1949 The Pulitzer Prize The Pulitzer Prize for Drama Arthur Miller
1949 Theatre World Awards Performance Cameron Mitchell
1949 Tony Awards Best Direction Elia Kazan
1949 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design Jo Mielziner

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