After widespread acclaim in Melbourne and Sydney, Arthur Miller’s timeless Pulitzer Prize-winning play Death of a Salesman is coming to Perth. Starring Emmy, Golden Globe and Tony Award winner Anthony LaPaglia in the role of Willy Loman. Playing at Crown Theatre for a strictly limited 2-week season this August, this once-in-a-lifetime five-star production is worth seeing!
Death of a Salesman Story
Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman is a gripping and emotional exploration of the American Dream and its consequences. This play has resonated with audiences for generations, as it tackles profound themes. With deep insights into the human psyche and a brilliant portrayal of our vulnerability, hope and despair. This outstanding production offers viewers an opportunity to witness the power of live theatre in a transformative experience.
Anthony LaPaglia
Anthony LaPaglia is a multi-award-winning Aussie actor who has an extensive and diverse list of
credits across film, television and theatre. Receiving widespread critical acclaim for his role in Without A Trace. For which he won a Golden Globe Award, earned an Emmy Award nomination and two SAG Award nominations. Most recently you might’ve seen him in the Netflix series Florida Man. Or the adaption of Trent Dalton’s iconic novel Boy Swallows Universe for Netflix. LaPaglia will reprise his role of Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman in Perth. After receiving a plethora of rave reviews for the Melbourne and Sydney seasons. His portrayal offers an unmissable experience for theatregoers. As well as a chance for audiences to see this extraordinary actor at home in Australia in one an iconic play.
Production & Cast
GWB Entertainment and Andrew Henry Presents Death of a Salesman features set design by Dale Ferguson, costume design by Dale Ferguson and Sophie Woodward. Lighting design by Niklas Pajanti, music by Alan John, and sound design by David Tonion. Directed by the legendary Neil Armfield. Celebrated across Australia and critically lauded in New York, London and at the Edinburgh Festival for productions. LaPaglia will be joined by a stellar Australian cast, including Logie and Helpmann Award winner Alison Whyte reprising the role of Linda Loman. As well as Josh Helman (Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga) in a break-out performance as Biff.
Dates & Tickets
Death of a Salesman will be showing at the Crown Theatre in Burswood for only two weeks, from Thursday August 15th to Thursday August 29th. Tickets are currently on sale here.
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