Wendell Pierce began preview performances of “Death of a Salesman” Sept. 17 at the Hudson Theatre, at 141 W 44th St. He is the first Black mactoran to be cast on Broadway in the role of Willy Loman, in Arthur Miller’s classic play.
Anyone who has seen Pierce’s work, whether onstage in “The Piano Lesson” or on television in “The Wire,” “Treme” and more, has seen the depth of his abilities. A very humble Pierce took the time before attending rehearsals for the Broadway production, to talk about doing the play in New York, a role which he originally performed at the Young Vic Theatre in London’s West End and received an Olivier nomination for Best Actor.
: That’s the thing that I remember from when we first did it in London—it amplifies it, it takes all of the message of the play and takes it to another level. Everyone comes in with the understanding of the African American experience—understanding the racism, opposition and obstacles that are uniquely placed in front of our journey amplifies all the themes of the play and so we don’t have to change a thing. It takes it to another level, people hear it clearly.
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