“I do believe Arthur Miller would have loved this production.”
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The Price
Opened Mar 16, 2017 · Closed May 14, 2017 · Ran for 2 months
6 Rave
26 Positive
8 Mixed
4 Negative
Critics' Take
Critics find this Miller revival elevated by strong performances, especially DeVito's scene-stealing turn, though the play itself is considered minor Miller. The production succeeds through expert acting that compensates for a dated, talky script.
This show has closed. Tickets are no longer available.
Critic Scorecard
44 reviews6 Rave
26 Positive
8 Mixed
4 Negative
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“Director Terry Kinney's extraordinary new revival of the show -- starring a dream team cast that includes Mark Ruffalo, Danny DeVito, Tony Shalhoub, and Jessica Hecht -- makes the convincing argument that the play deserves as much attention as any in the Miller canon.”
“"There are no shortfalls in Terry Kinney’s new production, which perhaps takes the play to its hottest level ever...”
“Terry Kinney, a founding member of Steppenwolf Theater, directs a superlative cast consisting of Mark Ruffalo, Tony Shalhoub, Jessica Hecht, and Danny DeVito, who make this revival a treasured experience.”
“Theatre has put together a splendid cast for director Terry Kinney's straightforward and loving revival of Miller's drama about the value of things and the price of delusions.”
Audience Scorecard
495 audience reviews
B
Shrugging
Awards Scorecard
2016-17 season43
Honored
Nominated for Best Featured Actor (Play)
Outer Critics:1 win / 2 nomsDrama Desk:1 winDrama League:1 nom
Box Office Scorecard
source · Broadway League, publicAll Time
Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about The Price?
Critics find this Miller revival elevated by strong performances, especially DeVito's scene-stealing turn, though the play itself is considered minor Miller. The production succeeds through expert acting that compensates for a dated, talky script. (CriticScore 73/100 from 44 reviews.)
Is The Price worth seeing?
Probably, if the material interests you. Critics say The Price is worth seeing (73/100 from 44 reviews) — it works best if the premise or cast appeals to you.
What is the CriticScore for The Price?
The Price has a CriticScore of 73/100 based on 44 professional reviews. This is rated "Worth Seeing".
Is The Price still running on Broadway?
No, The Price has closed. It played at Todd Haimes Theatre and closed on May 14, 2017.
Theater Scorecard
Great VenueCompleted a major renovation in early 2026 with all seats replaced and legroom expanded, making it one of Broadway's most comfortable and modern houses. New restrooms significantly reduce intermission wait times.
Original Broadway Cast
- Mark RuffaloVictor Franz
- Tony ShalhoubWalter Franz
- Jessica HechtEsther Franz
- Danny DeVitoGregory SolomonNom: Featured Actor (Play)Broadway debut
Creative Team
- Terry KinneyDirector
- Arthur MillerPlaywright
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 73/100 (44 reviews)
- Status
- Closed
- Opened
- Mar 16, 2017
- Closed
- May 14, 2017
- Run Length
- 2 months
- Synopsis
- Set in an attic of a condemned Manhattan building, this compelling play examines the price we pay for the choices we make or fail to make in life. Four unforgettable characters struggle to make sense of the past and create a future in this 1968 tour de force masterpiece of Miller’s pen.
- Data Last Updated
- October 7, 2026
