Two celebrated classics, “Ragtime” and “Death of a Salesman,” are taking Broadway by storm this year. These productions promise to captivate theater fans and reignite the spotlight on timeless American storytelling.

The fourth Broadway revival of “Death of a Salesman” assembles an A-list cast led by Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf. Despite the star power, the production’s focus on reputation and family conflict feels overshadowed by expectations, leaving the show “stuck in neutral.”