The Price
by Arthur Miller
Awards & Recognition
Nominee: Two 1968 Tony Awards, including Best Play Nominee: 1993 Tony Award and Drama Desk Award for Best Revival of a Play Nominee: 2000 Tony Award and Drama Desk Award for Best Revival of a Play Nominee: 2017 Outer Critics Circle and Drama League Award for Outstanding Revival Nominee: 2019 Olivier Award for Best Revival of a Play
What readers are saying
Readers find The Price to be a thoughtful exploration of family relationships and the consequences of choices made over time. The play's examination of human growth and familial conflicts resonates well, especially with Arthur Miller's signature style. Many appreciate the depth of the characters and the poignant themes presented throughout the narrative.
Synopsis
Years after an angry breakup, Victor and Walter Franz are reunited by the death of their father.
As they sort through his possessions in an old brownstone attic, the memories evoked by his belongings stir up old hostilities.
The Price was nominated for two Tony Awards, including best play.
Press Reviews
"One of the most engrossing and entertaining plays that Miller has ever written. It is superbly, even flamboyantly theatrical."
— The New York Times
"A challenging, gripping and moving drama."
— Variety
Characters
| Character |
|---|
Esther Franz |
Gregory Solomon |
Walter Franz |
Victor Franz |
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The Price – Roundabout Theatre Company Montage
Publication
The Price is a American play written by Arthur Miller and published by Dramatists Play Service (1998).
Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle.
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Dramatists Play Service · 1998 · 72 pp
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Restrictions: Major Markets Plus (US) / Standard Plus Add'l Postcodes (UK)
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