Photo Flash: First Look at DEATH OF A SALESMAN at Lakewood Playhouse

The Lakewood Playhouse presents the fourth show of its 77th season, its debut presentation of the American classic DEATH OF A SALESMAN by Arthur Miller, running tomorrow, February 19th, through March 13th, 2016. This production will also mark the continuation of Lakewood's year-long celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Lakewood Playhouse Theatre. From TAMING OF THE SHREW in its first year to AVENUE Q at the end of this season, Lakewood will have presented more than 300 productions at this venue, built in 1965 by the Lakewood Arts Foundation. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast of DEATH OF A SALESMAN in action below!

This production is presented in the Lakewood Playhouse's "thrust" configuration with seating on three sides of the stage. With this unique viewing opportunity DEATH OF A SALESMAN will drop you right into the middle of this emotional family drama.

DEATH OF A SALESMAN will be directed by Lakewood Playhouse Associate Artistic Director JAMES VENTURINI. He returns to the Lakewood Playhouse for the first time since directing the company's hit production of THE MUSICAL COMEDY MURDERS OF 1940 in 2013.

The production features a large cast filled with a number of returning actors from previous shows and some brand new performers to our stage, including: Joseph Grant (Willy Loman), Martin Goldsmith (Charley), Charlie Stevens (Bernard), Dave Hall (Uncle Ben) and Curtis Beech (Stanley). And Introducing: Kathi Aleman (Linda),Tim Samland (Biff), Gabe Hacker (Happy), Eric-Cuestas Thompson, Shelleigh-Mairi Ferguson (The Woman), Kira Zinck (2nd Dae), Jackie-Lyn Villava-Cua (Jenny/2nd Waiter) and Vivian Bettoni (Miss Forsythe).

The story revolves around the last days of Willy Loman, a failing salesman, who cannot understand how he failed to win success and happiness. Through a series of tragic soul-searching revelations of the life he has lived with his wife, his sons, and his business associates, we discover how his quest for the "American Dream" kept him blind to the people who truly loved him. A thrilling work of deep and revealing beauty that remains one of the most profound classic dramas of the American theatre.

Photo Credit: Tim Johnston