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Death Becomes Her

Run Time:
2 hrs 30 min, including one 15-minute intermission.
Ages: 12+
Opened: November 21, 2024
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Need a new musical to die for? Based on the iconic 1992 film, Death Becomes Her is Broadway's new laugh-out-loud musical comedy. The acclaimed new musical is directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Christopher Gattelli, features a book by Marco Pennette, and an original score by Julia Mattison & Noel Carey.

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.

The film on which the musical is based (starring Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, and Bruce Willis) has earned cult status for its biting satire, groundbreaking special effects, and iconic performances by Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, and Bruce Willis. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, the film explores themes of vanity, immortality, and the absurd lengths people go to in pursuit of eternal youth. Its sharp humor and campy tone, coupled with its innovative use of early CGI technology, have made it a standout in the genre.

Over the years, Death Becomes Her has become a cultural touchstone, celebrated for its queer appeal, memorable one-liners, and commentary on society's obsession with beauty and aging. Its enduring popularity is reflected in frequent revivals, tributes, and its influence on subsequent works in film and fashion.

Before the musical arrived on Broadway, it played at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago in early 2024. Both the Chicago and original Broadway productions were led by Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, Christopher Sieber, and Michelle Williams.

So if you want perfection, look no further than Death Becomes Her.


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Divas at Dusk: Death Becomes Her as Broadway Camp
7 / 10

To delve into that sort of darkness more might be upsetting, and potentially less brand-friendly for Universal, but the surface level-focus of Death Becomes Her kept gnawing at me. It also stalls the show’s second act. Once you have Madeline and Helen taking swings at each other—and yes, shovel combat is never not funny—the production has little new territory to cover, thematically or emotionally. The plot barrels on as the enthusiasm wanes, from both the audience and the performances. Sieber’s character, the most obvious voice for a grounding rebuttal to Helen and Madeline’s obsession with eternal youth, has a solo that’s too silly by half, a duet with a talking paint can. Stuck in the mode of camp exuberance, Gattelli powers through the rest of the action by means of a chase sequence (echoes of Some Like It Hot, though not Nicholaw-level precise) toward an anticlimactic finale. As on film, Helen and Madeline end up as allies, each dependent on the other to patch up her body. They cruise, forever youthful, toward eternity, making fun of other people’s funeral services. They leave us with a wink and meta-joke, a song about how they’ll never have an ending, but if they did, it might go a little like this … The conceit’s cleverly nipped and tucked, the work of fine theatrical plastic surgery, hard to dislike and ultimately—as a medical examiner might say of these women—without a heartbeat.

‘Death Becomes Her’ Broadway Review: Megan Hilty & Jennifer Simard Shine In Life Force Of A Musical
10 / 10

A perfect rejoinder to the ubiquitous Broadway Sucks These Days gripe about the too-many movie-to-stage adaptations has arrived at long last, and it’s a simple three-word response: Death Becomes Her. A virtually perfect big-budget, broad-appeal musical comedy that improves in every way over the 1992 film, director-choreographer Christopher Gattelli’s wildly entertaining vehicle for two of our best singer-actor-comedians on any stage today renders the movie-as-source snipe worthless.

Tony-Nominee Megan Hilty To Take Leave from DEATH BECOMES HER Due to Vocal Injury
by A.A. Cristi - June 11, 2025


Tony- nominee Megan Hilty has announced a temporary leave from her acclaimed turn as Madeline Ashton in the new musical Death Becomes Her at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, citing a vocal injury that requires several weeks of rest and recovery.

Video: Paul Tazewell Talks Tony Win for Best Costume Design of a Musical
by Joey Mervis - June 8, 2025


Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Paul Tazewell took home a Tony Award for 'Best Costume Design of a Musical' for his outstanding work on Death Becomes Her. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!

Video: DEATH BECOMES HER Performs 'For the Gaze' at the Tony Awards
by Nicole Rosky - June 8, 2025


The cast of Death Becomes Her took the stage at Radio City Music Hall earlier tonight to perform at the 78th Annual Tony Awards. Watch the performance here!

DEATH BECOMES HER Cast Recording is Now Available on CD
by Stephi Wild - June 6, 2025


The physical CD edition of the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Death Becomes Her is available now! The 24-track album was released on digital platforms for streaming earlier this spring

Video: Jennifer Simard and Christopher Sieber Talk Viral DEATH BECOMES HER Line
by Josh Sharpe - June 3, 2025


It's Tonys week and, in commemoration of the show's 10 nominations, Death Becomes Her stars Jennifer Simard and Christopher Sieber visited Late Night with Seth Meyers to discuss the hit musical. Watch their conversation!

Video: Megan Hilty & Jennifer Simard Sing 'The Confrontation' at MISCAST
by Michael Major - May 30, 2025


MCC Theater has released a video of Death Becomes Her Stars Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard singing 'The Confrontation' from Les Misérables at this year's MISCAST25. The event, one of the most anticipated in theater each year, took place last month.

Video: Michelle Williams Recalls Meeting Michelle Williams: 'It Was Such a Tender Moment'
by Josh Sharpe - May 27, 2025


Michelle Williams is currently starring on Broadway in the Tony-nominated musical Death Becomes Her, an experience that the actress continues to enjoy more than six months into the run. Watch a new interview with the actress on Today with Jenna & Friends.

Video: Jennifer Simard and Michelle Williams Reflect on DEATH BECOMES HER Success on CBS MORNINGS
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2025


On Thursday, Death Becomes Her stars Michelle Williams and Jennifer Simard joined CBS Mornings to discuss the acclaimed new musical. The show has been nominated for 10 Tony Awards, including one for Simard's performance as Helen Sharp. Watch the interview!

Video: DEATH BECOMES HER Cast Performs NPR Tiny Desk Concert
by Michael Major - May 19, 2025


Watch a video of the cast of Death Becomes Her performing a Tiny Desk concert for NPR! See Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, Chistopher Sieber, Michelle Williams, Josh Lamon, Taurean Everet, and Ximone Rose perform songs from the hit musical.

Video: Julia Mattison and Noel Carey Talk DEATH BECOMES HER Songwriting Process
by Josh Sharpe - May 16, 2025


On Friday, Tony-nominated songwriters Julia Mattison and Noel Carey joined CBS Mornings to discuss their songs for the hit Broadway musical Death Becomes Her. Watch the interview!

Video: Julia Mattison & Noel Carey Unpack the Music of DEATH BECOMES HER
by Joey Mervis - May 15, 2025


Watch in this video as the Tony-nominated creators of Death Becomes Her- Julia Mattison and Noel Carey- join us at the newly renovated Laurie Beechman Theatre to unpack the show's epic Act 2 duet, 'Alive Forever'.

Photos: Julia Mattison, Noel Carey, and Marco Pennette at Dramatists Guild Foundation Salon
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2025


On Monday, May 12th, the Dramatists Guild Foundation welcomed the Tony-nominated writing team of Death Becomes Her to share their creative and collaborative process with DGF supporters and fans of musical theater. See photos here!

Video: Jennifer Simard's Tony Nomination is a 'Talisman of Resilience'
by Joey Mervis - May 20, 2025


Watch in this video as Jennifer Simard chats more about her all-star company, how her role in Death Becomes Her parallels her real life, and so much more.

Video: Megan Hilty Is Thrilled to Be Invited to the Tonys Party
by Joey Mervis - May 16, 2025


Watch in this video as Megan Hilty chats more about what she hopes audiences take away from Death Becomes Her, why this role means so much to her, and so much more.

DEATH BECOMES HER Partners With Local Artists to Create Work Inspired By the Show
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2025


The Broadway production of Death Becomes Her has partnered with a curated group of contemporary NYC artists for a brand-new “Artists on Artists” series. Learn more here!

Videos: Watch the Cast of DEATH BECOMES HER Perform on The TODAY Show
by Josh Sharpe - May 2, 2025


As The TODAY Show's Broadway Week comes to a close, the cast of the Tony-nominated musical Death Becomes Her visited the morning show plaza to perform a selection of musical numbers from the hit show. Watch them now!

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Death Becomes Her Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2025 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Marco Pennette
2025 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design of a Mus Paul Tazewell
2025 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical Jennifer Simard
2025 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Wig and Hair Design Charles G. LaPointe
2025 Drama League Awards DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE Jennifer Simard
2025 Drama League Awards DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE Megan Hilty
2025 Drama League Awards OUTSTANDING DIRECTION OF A MUSICAL Christopher Gattelli
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) Marco Pennette
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreography Christopher Gattelli
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Costume Design Paul Tazewell
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Direction of a Musical Christopher Gattelli
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical Christopher Sieber
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical Jennifer Simard
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Justin Townsend
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Musical Death Becomes Her
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Orchestrations (Broadway or Off-Broadway) Doug Besterman
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Scenic Design Derek McLane
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) Noel Carey
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) Julia Mattison
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Sound Design Peter Hylenski
2025 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Marco Pennette
2025 Tony Awards Best Choreography Christopher Gattelli
2025 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Musical Paul Tazewell
2025 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Christopher Gattelli
2025 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Justin Townsend
2025 Tony Awards BEST ORIGINAL SCORE (Music and/or Lyrics) Julia Mattison
2025 Tony Awards BEST ORIGINAL SCORE (Music and/or Lyrics) Noel Carey
2025 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Megan Hilty
2025 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Jennifer Simard
2025 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical Derek McLane

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