The 2026 Broadway revival of Arthur Miller’s 'Death of a Salesman' has become the most Tony Award-winning play revival in history, taking home six trophies at the 79th annual ceremony. The production, directed by Joe Mantello and starring Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf, won for Best Revival of a Play, Best Featured Actress in a Play (Metcalf), Best Direction of a Play, Best Scenic Design, Best Lighting Design, and Best Sound Design.

This revival, staged at the Winter Garden Theatre, surpassed previous record-holders that had each won four Tonys. 'Death of a Salesman' also made history by becoming the first play ever to win the Best Revival Tony four times, adding to its 1984, 1999, and 2012 wins. Originally premiering in 1949, the play won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony for Best Play.

Set in 1940s Brooklyn, the drama follows Willy Loman, a struggling traveling salesman played by Nathan Lane, as he grapples with the collapse of his career and the unattainable American Dream. The production’s minimalist design and emotionally charged performances have been praised for keeping the play’s themes sharp and relevant. The win solidifies the play’s status as a cornerstone of American theater.