Death of a Salesman vs Oedipus
Which Broadway show should you see? Compare CriticScore ratings, runtime, prices, and more.
Death of a Salesman
Oedipus
Which Show Should You See?
Audiences say: Death of a Salesman earns an A+ (Loving It), while Oedipus gets an A- (Liking It).
Short on time? Death of a Salesman runs 2h 50m while Oedipus runs 1h 40m.
Bringing kids? Death of a Salesman is recommended for Ages 12+, while Oedipus is Ages 14+.
Nathan Lane delivers a searing, career-defining performance in Joe Mantello's stark, powerful revival that finds urgent new relevance in Miller's classic, though a few critics find the production's bold choices overwrought.
Icke's sleek modern adaptation transforms Sophocles into a gripping political thriller powered by Strong and Manville's stellar performances, though some critics find the extended pacing dilutes the tragedy's compression.