All My Sons

What is All My Sons about?

Joe Keller is a respected, self-made businessman who prides himself on providing for his wife Kate and their sons. During World War II, his factory supplied engine parts to the military. When faulty parts were shipped and 21 pilots died, Joe's partner took the blame and went to prison. Now, years later, the truth threatens to destroy everything Joe has built, his family, his reputation, and his peace of mind.

Is All My Sons based on a true story?

Arthur Miller was inspired by a true story he read about a manufacturer who knowingly sold defective parts during the war. The play explores themes of guilt, accountability, morality, and the dark side of the American Dream that remain devastatingly relevant today.

What is Ivo van Hove's vision?

Director Ivo van Hove, known for his visceral, stripped-back productions, delivers Miller's tragedy with 'visual intensity' and 'magnificent alchemy'. This is his third Arthur Miller production, following acclaimed stagings of A View from the Bridge and The Crucible. His partnership with Bryan Cranston began with the award-winning Network.

How has Bryan Cranston been received?

Critics have praised Cranston's 'magnetic' (The Independent) and 'stupendous' (Financial Times) performance as Joe Keller. The role reunites him with van Hove following their collaboration on Network, for which Cranston won both the Olivier and Tony Awards.