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DEATH OF A SALESMAN

Attention must be paid to staggering performances from Nathan Lane and
Laurie Metcalf in Joe Mantello’s revival of the Arthur Miller classic

frank scheck
★★★★★
david finkle
★★★★☆

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By Michael Sommers
June 4, 2026

★★☆☆☆ LCT3 hosts a community riff on classical themes by Julia May Jonas

A Woman Among Women: A Female All My Sons Without the Tragedy

By Roma Torre
June 4, 2026

★★☆☆☆ Julia May Jonas puts a feminist spin on the Miller classic and comes up short.

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By Roma Torre
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By David Finkle
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By Roma Torre
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★★★★☆ The Signature Theatre ends its 35th anniversary season with Kenita R. Miller's revelatory performance in a revival of Heather Christian's haunting spiritual journey.

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The Balusters cast

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