Tony Awards 2026: ‘Death of a Salesman’ Wins Big

Joe Mantello’s new version of “Death of a Salesman” won the award for best revival. This took place during the spring theatre season. Mantello won a Tony Award for his direction. He showed a new side of the famous play.

The Loman family’s home looked different. It was shown in a new way. The design allowed actors to easily move between past and present. This production also won awards for sound, lighting, and set design.

Laurie Metcalf won a Tony for her role as Linda Loman. She played Willy’s wife in a strong way. This is her third Tony for acting.

John Lithgow won for his role in “Giant.” He played Roald Dahl in a very powerful way. Lithgow’s performance was memorable. He felt happy to win his third Tony after 53 years.

This season had many great performances. It included other strong plays such as “Liberation” and “Oedipus.” There were many amazing actors, but not enough awards for everyone.

How much do you know?

Who directed the new version of 'Death of a Salesman'?

Laurie Metcalf

Joe Mantello

John Lithgow

Roald Dahl

What award did Joe Mantello win for his direction?

Academy Award

Emmy Award

Tony Award

Grammy Award

Which character did Laurie Metcalf play in 'Death of a Salesman'?

Willy Loman

Linda Loman

Biff Loman

Happy Loman

How many Tonys has Laurie Metcalf won for acting?

One

Two

Three

Four

What was John Lithgow's role in 'Giant'?

Willy Loman

Roald Dahl

Biff Loman

Happy Loman

Which two plays were mentioned as strong performances this season?

Death of a Salesman and Liberation

Liberation and Oedipus

Giant and Oedipus

Death of a Salesman and Giant

Joe Mantello's version of 'Death of a Salesman' was awarded for best revival.

True False

Laurie Metcalf's character in 'Death of a Salesman' is Willy Loman.

True False

This was John Lithgow's first Tony Award.

True False

The new design of the Loman family's home allowed the actors to easily move between past and present.

True False

The spring theatre season had no notable performances.

True False

Joe Mantello has won a Tony Award for his direction of other plays.

True False

Joe Mantello's new version of 'Death of a Salesman' won the award for best .

Laurie Metcalf won a Tony for her role as Linda Loman, marking her Tony for acting.

John Lithgow felt happy to win his third Tony after years.

The production of 'Death of a Salesman' won awards for sound, lighting, and design.

This season included other strong plays such as 'Liberation' and .

The Loman family's home looked in the new version of the play.

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