Death of a Salesman vs The Great Gatsby
Which Broadway show should you see? Compare CriticScore ratings, runtime, prices, and more.
Death of a Salesman
Which Show Should You See?
Based on CriticScore: Death of a Salesman has a higher critic rating (86 vs 58).
Audiences say: Death of a Salesman earns an A+ (Loving It), while The Great Gatsby gets a B+ (Liking It).
Different formats: Death of a Salesman is a play, while The Great Gatsby is a musical.
Short on time? Death of a Salesman runs 2h 50m while The Great Gatsby runs 2h 30m.
Budget-friendly option: The Great Gatsby has a $45 lottery for discounted tickets.
Nathan Lane electrifies in Joe Mantello's stark, powerful revival that finds urgent new relevance in Miller's classic. Despite some reservations about casting and stylistic choices, critics praise the production's emotional force and stripped-back staging.
Critics find this lavish Broadway adaptation visually spectacular but emotionally hollow, with dazzling production values and strong performances unable to compensate for a superficial treatment that prioritizes spectacle over Fitzgerald's deeper themes.