Hartford Stage Announces Full Cast for "Death of a Salesman"

Complete casting announced for Death of a Salesman at Hartford Stage

Actors join previously announced Peter Jacobson for production running February 27-March 29, 2026

February 2, 2026, Hartford, CT – Hartford Stage is pleased to announce additional casting for its production of Death of a Salesman. These performers join acclaimed stage and screen actor Peter Jacobson, who was previously announced to play Willy Loman. Arthur Miller’s poignant interrogation of the perilously high cost of the American Dream takes the stage from February 27 to March 29, 2026.

“Death of a Salesman remains one of the most compelling examinations of identity, family, and the American dream,” says Artistic Director Melia Bensussen, who is directing this production. “I look forward to exploring the enduring power and urgency of Miller’s play with this talented cast and inviting audiences to experience its profound resonance in this current moment.”

In addition to Jacobson, the production will feature Adrianne Krstansky as Linda Loman, Stephen Cefalu, Jr. as Bernard, Michael Cullen as Uncle Ben, Nora Eschenheimer as The Woman, Mike Houston as Charley, Max Katz as Happy Loman, Samuel H. Levine as Biff Loman, Rebecca Strimaitis as Miss Forsythe, and Patrick Zeller as Howard Wagner/Stanley.

The production features scenic design by Sara Brown, costume design by Harry Nadal, lighting design by Matthew Richards, sound design by Darron L West, wig, hair, and makeup design by J. Jared Janas, fight direction and intimacy coordination by Ted Hewlett, dialect and vocal coaching by Julie Foh, and casting by Alldaffer & Donadio Casting. The stage manager is Nicole Wiegert, and the assistant stage manager is Julius Cruz.

Tickets and Performance Details:

Death of a Salesman runs from February 27 to March 29, 2026, with evening performances at 7:30 p.m. and matinees at 2:00 p.m. Tickets start at $20, with lowest prices during preview performances February 27 through March 5. Visit HartfordStage.org, call 860-527-5151, or stop by the box office at 50 Church Street to purchase tickets. Groups of 10 or more receive a 20% discount; more information is available at HartfordStage.org/Group-Sales.

The theater advises audiences to be careful and not purchase tickets through any other website. Third party re-sellers will try to sell false tickets for twice the price or more. If you have any doubts or questions, please contact the Hartford Stage Box Office directly. Hartford Stage does not charge any additional fees for tickets.

Special Performances and Accessibility:

Post-Show Discussions: March 8, 2026, at 2 pm featuring Director Melia Bensussen and Miller Scholar Dr. Joshua Polster; March 17, 2026, at 7:30 pm led by Associate Artistic Director Zoë Golub-Sass; and March 18, 2026, at 2 pm led by Director Melia Bensussen – Engage in conversations with artists connected to the production immediately following the performance. Free with admission.

Music in the Lobby featuring Mad Agnes: March 12 and 13, 2026, at 7:30 pm – Enjoy live music in the Garmany Room before the start of the show. Free with admission.

Student Matinees: March 11, 12, 19, 24, 25, 26, and 27, at 10:30 am – For school groups to bring students to attend live theater at Hartford Stage. Learn more and reserve tickets for your school group at HartfordStage.org/student-matinees.

Open Captioned Performance: March 15, 2026, at 2 pm – For patrons who are deaf or have hearing loss. Free service with admission.

Audio-Described Performance: March 21, 2026, at 2 pm – For patrons who are blind or have low vision. Free service with admission.

Support:

The 2025/2026 season is made possible by Stanley Black & Decker, Travelers, The Hartford, and The Shubert Foundation. The Executive Production Sponsor for Death of a Salesman is The John & Kelly Hartman Foundation. Production Sponsors are Bank of America, Wesley & Chloe Horton, and Sally Speer. The Student Matinee Sponsor is Talcott Financial Group.