Death of a Salesman

By: Arthur Miller

Narrated by: Stacy Keach, Jane Kaczmarek, Steven Culp, Maureen Flannigan, Jason Henning, Tim Monsion, John Sloan

Stacy Keach and Jane Kaczmarek star in this 1949 masterpiece by Arthur Miller, a searing portrait of the physical, emotional, and psychological costs of the American dream. Willy Loman (Keach) is the play's iconic traveling salesman, whose family is torn apart by his desperate obsession with greatness and social acceptance. As his two sons cast about aimlessly for their station in life, Willy begins to come unraveled when the reality of his life threatens his long-cherished illusions.

An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring: Stacy Keach as Willy Loman, Jane Kaczmarek as Linda Loman, Steven Culp as Biff Loman, Maureen Flannigan as Letta and Jenny, Jason Henning as Bernard and Stanley, Kathryn Meisle as The Woman, Tim Monsion as Uncle Ben, Sam Mcmurray as Charley, John Sloan as Happy Loman, Kate Steele as Miss Forsythe, and Kenneth Alan Williams as Howard. Directed by Eric Simonson. Recorded before a live audience at the Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles, in March 2011.

©2011 Arthur Miller (P)2011 L.A. Theatre Works

Fantastic Performance!

I never read the book or heard about the story. I am glad it was recommended to me. This is a beautiful real life experience and it is so relatable for all of its characters. I applaud this play. Amazing!

Painful

for any sales person 60 or over who has hit the skids and lost the speed and energy of years past - this is brutal. The Old Man and the Sea would be a good companion to this but it has a more subtle hope implied.

one of the best school books

the story overall was really good and the ending of the play was absolutely a finish. I had to read this for school and this is one of best books I have had to read. If I didn’t also listen to the audiobook though, I don’t think I would have liked it as much. Listening to the play while reading gave me so much more than without it. Even though the ending was expected, it made me shed a few tears with the actor on the last page.

A Riveting Tragedy Indeed!

Loved it! It meets the true expectation of its title, a real modern tragedy at its best. Enjoy!

Excellent performance and story

Powerful performances and delivery. I was surprised by how well the live play translated to audiobook format, very easy to distinguish between characters. Moving story, very relatable.