Death of a Salesman follows the life of Willy Loman, a salesman whose career and personal life slowly unravel over time. This production is directed by Lin Yi and performed by actors from the Shanghai Theatre Arts Centre, presenting Arthur Miller’s acclaimed play in full. Performed in Chinese, no english subtitles available.

About the Show

Death of a Salesman is a 1949 play by Arthur Miller, recognized as one of the best American plays of the 20th century. It won the Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award, and New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award in the same year, becoming the first play to sweep all three major awards. The story centers on Willy Loman, his family, and the challenges of personal and professional life in America. The production explores themes of family, love, loss, and societal pressures.

Cast & Creatives

Director – Lin Yi

• First-class director, Shanghai Mousetrap Theatre Studio
• Graduate of Shanghai Theatre Academy, Director Department
• Directed multiple plays including Death of a Salesman, Murder on the Nile, and No One Left Alive
• Winner of multiple awards including the China Drama Golden Lion Award (2014) and Shanghai Baiyulan Drama Award

Lead Actor – Lü Liang

• First-class actor, Shanghai Theatre Arts Centre
• Graduate of Shanghai Theatre Academy
• Featured in numerous plays including Death of a Salesman, The Inspector General, Uncle Vanya, and Salem Witch Trials
• Winner of the China Drama Plum Blossom Award (11th), Shanghai Baiyulan Drama Award, and other national performance awards

Playwright – Arthur Miller

• American Jewish playwright, former husband of Marilyn Monroe
• Famous for works including Death of a Salesman and The Crucible
• Recipient of numerous international awards including the Kennedy Center Honors (1984)

Other Key Creatives

• Composer: Shi Ling
• Stage Design: Zhou Ling’er
• Lighting Design: Chen Yicong
• Costume Design: Xu Congting
• Props: Liu Yiping
• Sound Design: Ding Yi
• Technical Design: Xia Liyuan
• Stage Manager: Wang Qi
• Assistant Director: Jian Jieyan

Production: Shanghai Theatre Arts Centre

Event Program

• Suggested audience: 12 years and older
• Specific cast and schedule subject to theatre announcement

Why Go

This production presents a faithful rendition of Arthur Miller’s classic, allowing audiences to witness the emotional depth and complexity of Willy Loman’s story. With an experienced director and acclaimed actors, the performance offers both a historical perspective on American drama and an intimate theatrical experience.