ISU alum Laurie Metcalf wins a Tony Award for ‘Death of a Salesman’ performance

lindathelibrarian
Jun 23
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Published June 8, 2026 at 12:12 PM CDT

A notable graduate of Illinois State University’s theater program was among the winners at Sunday’s Tony Awards.

Considered the Oscars of Broadway, Laurie Metcalf won the Tony for best supporting actress in a play, recognized for portraying Linda Loman in a Broadway revival of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman.

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