# Anthony LaPaglia returns home for Death of a Salesman

**Featured** — On Your Markus  
**Event:** Death Of A Salesman  
**Tickets:** http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/  
**Published:** 24 September 2026  
**Author:** Markus Hamence  
**Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/anthony-lapaglia-death-of-a-salesman/

Anthony LaPaglia stars as Willy Loman in Neil Armfield's production of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman at Festival Theatre from 26 September to 4 October, marking the Adelaide-born actor's hometown stage debut. The strictly limited season features an ensemble cast including Alison Whyte, Josh Helman and Ben O'Toole, following acclaimed runs in Melbourne and Brisbane.

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Golden Globe, Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor **Anthony LaPaglia** will star as Willy Loman when **Arthur Miller’s** Pulitzer Prize-winning *Death of a Salesman* arrives in Adelaide this weekend. The production previews at Festival Theatre on Saturday 26 September for a strictly limited season through 4 October, with just 11 performances.

Following recent acclaimed seasons in Melbourne and Brisbane, alongside past seasons in Sydney and Perth, **Neil Armfield’s** celebrated staging comes to Adelaide for the first time.

*Death of a Salesman* features an exceptional cast, with LaPaglia joined by Helpmann Award and Silver Logie winner **Alison Whyte** as Linda Loman, **Josh Helman** as Biff Loman and **Ben O’Toole** as Happy Loman. South Australian actors **Mark Saturno**, **James Smith** and **Luca Sardelis** also join the cast. For Adelaide-born LaPaglia, this marks his first time performing on stage in his hometown.

**Anthony LaPaglia:** *“After many years on screen and in the theatre, I’m enthusiastic to make my hometown debut at the Festival Theatre, an icon of Adelaide. I can’t think of a better play to do it with than Arthur Miller’s* “Death of a Salesman”, *nor a better director to lead the production than Neil Armfield, or a better cast to work alongside than this brilliant ensemble of talented Australian actors. It’s been an amazing journey since we created the production in 2023 and Adelaide seems like a fitting place to finish the ride.”*

Adelaide-based producers **Torben **and **Richelle Brookman of GWB Entertainment**: “*With most of our work being seen either in Asia or other parts of Australia, it is always a special pleasure to bring one of our productions back to Adelaide. In this case it is doubly so given that it provides the opportunity for the great Anthony LaPaglia to make his long-awaited hometown debut and Australia’s most renowned director Neil Armfield to return to his second home.”*

More than seven decades after its premiere, *Death of a Salesman* has captivated critics and audiences alike. Willy Loman’s struggle with ambition, family, success and the American Dream still resonate today.

Adelaide Festival Centre CEO **Kate Gould**: “*We are thrilled to welcome Death of a Salesman to Festival Theatre for its Adelaide season. Arthur Miller’s landmark play remains as powerful and relevant today as ever, and with Anthony LaPaglia leading an exceptional cast under the direction of Neil Armfield, audiences are in for a compelling night of theatre*.”

With a strictly limited season, don’t miss your chance to experience the masterpiece that is *Death of a Salesman* live on stage from 26 September to 4 October at Festival Theatre.

**Tickets on sale now via ****[www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au](http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au)****  **

**Death of a Salesman Adelaide Festival Theatre - 26 September – 4 October 2026**

![Man in waistcoat and tie standing alone on dark stage with hands in pockets.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/admin/2026/09/88f63428-e1e8-49bc-8acc-d650fde2ea55.jpg)