Arthur Miller’s classic play All My Sons will return to London’s West End in November 2026. Dynamic onstage match of acclaimed actors Bryan Cranston and Marianne Jean-Baptiste expected to light up the stage in this provocative play. Directed by Ivo Van Hove, the revival aims to explore the themes of shame, denial, grief, and loyalty that permeate the narrative. This production marks yet another high-profile collaboration between Miller and Van Hove. This will be Van Hove’s third major work on Broadway, after “A View From A Bridge” and “The Crucible.”
Originally produced in 1947, All My Sons firmly announced Arthur Miller as an important new voice in American theatre. Crucial to the play is the complex, sometimes disarming, relationship between Joe Keller (played by Cranston) and his wife Kate. Collectively, they deal with the brutal consequences of their wartime choices. Over the years, “All My Sons” has been revived repeatedly. The last stage version, aside from an updated London production in 2019 at the Old Vic, was on Broadway in 1998.
Bryan Cranston, renowned for his role as Walter White in the television series “Breaking Bad,” expressed his enthusiasm for working alongside talented individuals in this production. He stressed the crucial role of collaboration in presenting an effective story.
“Arthur Miller, Ivo Van Hove, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Paapa Essiedu… If there is something that I know beyond a shadow of doubt, is to surround yourself with the most talented people.” – Bryan Cranston
Marianne Jean-Baptiste — who recently received a Bafta nomination for her lead performance in Hard Truths. She has Cranston’s wishes to the show close to home. For the new adaptation, she wants to bring in a fresh perspective to the oft-told classic tale without losing the story’s continued relevance.
“I hope it’s just something that’s fresh, leaves the audience thinking or feeling, that would be my only hope for the production, that it tells a new story, of an old story.” – Marianne Jean-Baptiste
Van Hove described “All My Sons” as “a devastating exploration of guilt, responsibility, and the far-reaching consequences of our choices, especially in times of war,” underscoring the timely themes that resonate with contemporary audiences.
In staging this production, the revival aims to pay respect to Miller’s unapologetic language. It presents the text in a form that speaks to today’s readers. Jean-Baptiste noted that while some elements reflect the era in which it was written, the emotional struggles of loss, denial, and guilt are universal experiences that transcend time.
“Some of the language is of the time, but I’m interested in the challenge of making it very relevant now, and dealing with loss, denial, guilt are things that human beings do throughout time.” – Marianne Jean-Baptiste
We can hardly contain our excitement for this revival! Audiences will find themselves treated to a fresh and spirited dive into the intricacies of family and the moral grayness that mirror today’s sensibilities beautifully. The partnership between Cranston and Jean-Baptiste promises to breathe new life into Miller’s timeless work while honoring its profound themes.
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