absoluutebliss:

first of all, who allowed me on the internet

Death of a Salesman is my favorite play of all time. I first read it last year for an assignment in my english class. We had to choose a a book to read off a list and then write a research paper on it. My brother suggested I read Death of the Salesman and write about the American Dream. At first I was tentative because I heard that it was a downer of a read, but once I started it I couldn’t put it down. Thus began my obsession with the play and the myth (or reality) of the American Dream.

Today I had the wonderful opportunity to go see DoaS on Broadway. I got the tickets for my birthday in January but my mom kept forgetting to buy them. The plays run on Broadway is a limited engagement and is set to go off on June 2nd. So when I tried tog et tickets for this upcoming week they were al sold out. I was crest fallen and so upset because I had missed the chance to see my favorite play on the great white way. But, alas I did indeed get to go see the show, because my parents are awesome and boat tickets for todays matinee show, spur of the moment.

I was thrilled. I have not been this happy or excited for something since I met the Vlogbrothers in January. 

I have to say, this is a theatre experience I will never  forget. The acting was incredible. The best acting I have ever seen on Broadway, to be honest. Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Andrew Garfield’s performances were emotional, thought provoking, powerful, and left me in awe. I have never see DoaS on stage before and these men brought a new life to those words.

My favorite scene had to be at the end of the second act when Biff finally confronts Willy about the gas tube and how they are both just a dime a dozen. It was extremely powerful and full of these deep emotions. It was real. For a moment I forgot I was watching a broadway show because the acting was so good you would have thought you were the fly on the wall in the Loman family’s kitchen. 

Another notable thing about the performance was the transitions of Willy’s flashbacks to the present day. The flowed together seamlessly and showcased really well that Willy has some type of dementia. 

This show was nominated for 7 Tony awards, and it better get all 7 of them because it was that damn good. I left the theatre feeling drained of all emotion. It was just so sad. Seeing it preformed with such enthusiasm and powerful emotions, the awful and thought provoking themes of the play just smack you in the face. Even the actors were stone faced when they took their bows. It was crazy.

After the show I went to the stage doors and got Andrew Garfield’s, Fran Kanz, and John Glover’s autographs. It was awesome. Hoffman didn’t come out of the stage doors though.  I have to say all the actors that did were incredibly nice and took time to sign anyone’s playbill and take a picture with anyone that asked.

Today was awesome and all I could have ever asked for. This was the best show I have ever seen on broadway ( though I may be a little biased because I am obsessed with DoaS). I am so happy that I got to see the revival before it ended.

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