Death of a Salesman

Drama - Revival

Broadhurst Theatre (March 21, 1984 - July 01, 1984)
Broadhurst Theatre (September 14, 1984 - November 18, 1984)
Data not verified
  • First Preview: March 21, 1984
  • Opening Date: March 29, 1984
  • Closing Date: November 18, 1984
  • Previews: 9
  • Performances: 185

Playwright: Arthur Miller

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Synopsis

Salesman Willy Loman finds his career crumbling and his relationships with his wife and sons severely tested in Arthur Miller's dream-like meditation on the cost of the American dream.

Notes:

The 1984 revival of Death of a Salesman played 97 performances at the Broadhurst Theatre between March 29, 1984, and July 1, 1984. The production played an 88-performance return engagement at the same theatre from September 14, 1984, to November 18, 1984.

 

Opening Night Cast

Dustin Hoffman in Death of a Salesman Dustin Hoffman Willy Loman
John Malkovich Biff
Kate Reid in Death of a Salesman Kate Reid Linda
David Huddleston in Death of a Salesman David Huddleston Charley
Stephen Lang in Death of a Salesman Stephen Lang Happy
Louis Zorich in Death of a Salesman Louis Zorich Uncle Ben
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Opening Night Production Credits

Arthur Miller Arthur Miller Writer
  Michael Rudman Director
  Ben Edwards Scenic Design
  Ruth Morley Costume Design
  Thomas R. Skelton Lighting Design
  Alan D'Angerio Hair Design
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Inside the Playbill (10)

  • Inside the Playbill - Death of a Salesman
  • Inside the Playbill - Death of a Salesman
  • Inside the Playbill - Death of a Salesman
  • Inside the Playbill - Death of a Salesman
Death of a Salesman - April, 1984
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Shows That Opened That Season: 1983 - 1984

 
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Awards


Drama Desk Award

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
1984 Outstanding Actor in a Play Dustin Hoffman Winner
1984 Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play John Malkovich Winner
1984 Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play David Huddleston Nominee
1984 Outstanding Revival   Winner

Outer Critics Circle

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
1984 Outstanding Debut Performance John Malkovich Winner
1984 Outstanding Revival   Winner

Tony Award

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
1984 Revival (Play or Musical)   Winner
 
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