Death Becomes Her
2 hrs 30 min, including one 15-minute intermission.
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“The most fun night out on Broadway!” – The Daily Beast
Madeline Ashton is the most beautiful actress (just ask her) ever to grace the stage and screen. Helen Sharp is the long-suffering author (just ask her) who lives in her shadow. They have always been the best of frenemies…until Madeline steals Helen’s fiancé away. As Helen plots revenge and Madeline clings to her rapidly fading star, their world is suddenly turned upside down by Viola Van Horn, a mysterious woman with a secret that’s to die for.
After one sip of Viola’s magical potion, Madeline and Helen begin a new era of life (and death) with their youth and beauty restored…and a grudge to last eternity.
Time Out New York raves, “4 STARS! Death Becomes Her is savagely funny,” and Deadline declares it’s “wildly entertaining — a perfect musical comedy.” “Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard are two theatrical masterminds giving hilarious star turns” (The New York Times). Grammy® winner Michelle Williams is “irresistibly fabulous” (Theatermania), and “Christopher Sieber stops the show” (Time Out New York). Death Becomes Her, based on the classic 1992 film, is “a laugh-filled, tuneful musical to die for” (Variety).
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‘Death Becomes Her’ Review: A Broadway Farce of Youth and Beauty
6 / 10
As the plot grows more ludicrous and convoluted, the fun peters out like a slowly deflating helium balloon sagging to earth. And if the show intended to make any pertinent commentary on the uselessness or dangerousness of chasing after one’s vanishing youth, it is swallowed up in the glossy production. Ms. Hilty and Ms. Simard are sufficiently seductive performers to hold our attention and affection through their witty work. Their final duet, an anthem of ax-burying solidarity, “Alive Forever,” brings the show to a musically satisfying climax. But while the heroines may achieve eternal life, the musical itself is much closer to forgettable than immortal.
Review: ‘Death Becomes Her’ Is the Most Fun Night Out on Broadway
10 / 10
The relentless, deliciously played, perfectly directed hilarity of Death Becomes Her (Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, booking through August 31, 2025) distinguishes this skillfully executed riot of a Broadway musical. Based on the 1992 movie starring Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, and Bruce Willis, the musical sees life-long frenemies Madeline (Megan Hilty) and Helen (Jennifer Simard) fight to beyond-death in their body-punishing and mangling struggles to stay young and beautiful, and to one-up each other.
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by Josh Sharpe - December 20, 2024
On Sunday, December 15, the cast of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 attended a performance of Death Becomes Her on Broadway. Take a look at photos here!
by Josh Sharpe - December 13, 2024
Death Becomes Her's Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, Christopher Sieber, and Josh Lamon recently visited the Kelly Clarkson Show to perform 'Tell Me Ernest' from the musical currently playing at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Watch the performance now!
by Josh Sharpe - December 9, 2024
On a recent appearance on Sherri Shepherd's daytime talk show, Death Becomes Her star Megan Hilty shared a unique holiday wish she has for her character. Watch the interview here!
by Michael Major - November 27, 2024
Michelle Williams received quite the opening night gift from Beyoncé. While she is known for sending extravagant floral arrangements, she spared no expense for her Destiny's Child sister's opening night on Broadway in Death Becomes Her.
by Josh Sharpe - November 27, 2024
Michelle Williams who is currently starring in Death Becomes Her on Broadway, recently visited The Kelly Clarkson Show to discuss the musical and share some of her experiences in the production. Watch the interview!
by Joey Mervis - November 26, 2024
In this video, watch interviews with the cast and creative team of Death Becomes Her as they come together to celebrate their big opening night on Broadway!
by Bruce Glikas - November 24, 2024
Stars came out for the opening of DEATH BECOMES HER at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on Broadway. Check out photos of Kelly Rowland, Tina Knowles, Tina Fey, Brooke Shields, and more as they arrive on the opening night red carpet here!
by Bruce Glikas - November 23, 2024
Check out photos of the cast and creative team of Death Becomes Her, including Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, Christopher Sieber, Michelle Williams, and more, as they walk the opening night purple carpet here!
by Bruce Glikas - November 22, 2024
DEATH BECOMES HER is officially open at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in a production starring Tony Award nominees Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, and more. Check out photos from the opening night curtain call here.
by Joey Mervis - November 22, 2024
You know them as Glinda, Ernestina, Lord Farquaad and more- but how well does the cast of Death Becomes Her know those characters? We're putting them to the test in the latest edition of BroadwayWorld's Line Please! Watch in this video.
by A.A. Cristi - November 21, 2024
DEATH BECOMES HER comes to life on Broadway tonight as it celebrates its opening at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in a production starring Tony Award nominees Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, Christopher Sieber, and Grammy Award winner Michelle Williams. Did the critics fall under the spell of Broadway's most glamourous new musical? Find out below!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 21, 2024
Meryl Streep sent a note to Megan Hilty, who is currently starring in the Broadway adaptation of Death Becomes Her! See what the note said and learn more about the Broadway production!
by Stephi Wild - November 21, 2024
Ahead of tonight's opening night for Death Becomes Her at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, the production has announced a new block of tickets on sale. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 20, 2024
The new musical DEATH BECOMES HER, set to open on Broadway at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, will release an Original Broadway Cast Album in Spring 2025. Learn more about the production and about the cast recording!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 20, 2024
Get a first look at footage of Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard and more in Death Becomes Her on Broadway. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 18, 2024
Get a first look at Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard and more in Death Becomes Her on Broadway. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
by Josh Sharpe - November 11, 2024
Megan Hilty is back on Broadway! The Smash star is currently starring in Death Becomes Her, the comedy musical based on the film of the same name. On a recent visit to The Kelly Kelly Clarkson Show, the performer revealed that this show has been a longtime dream. Watch the interview now!
by Blair Ingenthron - October 25, 2024
According to her official Instagram account, Megan Hilty, who plays Madeline Ashton in Death Becomes Her, will be out of the show temporarily beginning tonight due to illness. Understudy Kaleigh Cronin will go on until she returns.
by A.A. Cristi - October 24, 2024
The Broadway production of the new musical, Death Becomes Her, has canceled its second Broadway preview due to an illness in the company. The production announced the cancellation this evening on their Instagram story.
by Team BWW - October 24, 2024
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