Death Becomes Her on Broadway tickets
About Death Becomes Her
Lights, camera, and lethal attraction: Get Death Becomes Her tickets to see this Tony Award-winning musical comedy about fame, beauty, and deceit based on the hit Meryl Streep/Goldie Hawn film. It may have "death" in the title, but this beloved, zany story is more alive than ever on Broadway. Betsy Wolfe takes over the role of Madeline Ashton on January 16!
Death Becomes Her is a battle between two divas: Madeline Ashton is the most beautiful actress (just ask her) ever to grace the stage and screen, and Helen Sharp is a long-suffering author (just ask her) who lives in her shadow. They’ve been the perfect frenemies — until Madeline steals Helen’s fiancé, driving them both to supernatural extremes to outdo each other once and for all.
Tony Award nominee Jennifer Simard (Company), plus Destiny's Child's Michelle Williams and Broadway veteran Christopher Sieber, breathe new life into the characters made famous on screen. Death Becomes Her is nothing short of drop-dead fun.
Run time
2hr 30min. Incl. 15min intermission.
Categories
Age
Ages 12+. Children under 5 are not permitted in the theatre.
Start date
October 23rd, 2024
End date
June 28th, 2026
“Wickedly funny camp with dazzling star turns”
A Glamorous Romp of Campy Perfection
Audiences are absolutely obsessed with this wickedly funny musical adaptation that delivers nonstop laughs and jaw-dropping spectacle. The star-studded cast, particularly Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard,...
What It Feels Like
- Gloriously campy
- Nonstop laughter
- Visually stunning
You’ll Love This If…
- You love over-the-top camp and fearless comedy
- You enjoy dazzling costumes and theatrical spectacle
- You appreciate powerhouse vocals and razor-sharp comic timing
The storyline was awful. We have been to many many shows and it was just so boring. We almost left at half time. Felt like the actors didn’t even want to be there. The effects and sound was amazing which is where the stars come from me.
SO funny!!! If you love the movie you're going to love the musical
Loved the acting and story. The humor was great as well!
Stars on stage
Betsy Wolfe
Jennifer Simard
Michelle Williams
Christopher Sieber
Death Becomes Her cast and creative team
By: Marco Pennette
Songs by: Julia Mattison and Noel Carey
Director: Christopher Gattelli
Choreography: Christopher Gattelli
Cast list: Betsy Wolfe (as Madeline Ashton), Jennifer Simard (as Helen Sharp), Christopher Sieber (as Ernest Menville), Michelle Williams (as Viola Van Horn)
Sets: Derek McLane
Costumes: Paul Tazewell
Lighting: Justin Townsend
Sound: Peter Hylenski
Other info: Illusions by Tim Clothier, hair and wig design by Charles LaPointe, makeup design by Joe Dulude II, fight direction by Cha Ramos, music supervision by Mary-Mitchell Campbell, orchestrations by Doug Besterman, dance and incidental music arrangements by Sam Davis, music direction by Ben Cohn
Venue
Accessibility
Wheelchair seating in the step-free Orchestra with five wheelchair spaces and aisle transfer seats. Mezzanine levels are stair access only; accessible restrooms and staff assistance available.
More information about Death Becomes Her
Death Becomes Her is a campy musical based on the hit Hollywood film. In the musical version, Helen plots revenge against Madeline, who holds fast to her rapidly fading star. As if there wasn’t enough drama, Viola Van Horn, a mysterious woman with a secret that’s to die for, comes into their lives hawking a magical potion that restores the women to their original beauty. Naturally, there is a price to pay: living with a grudge that will last until the end of time. What could go wrong?
The cast brings together comedy icons and Tony Award nominee Jennifer Simard (Company, Disaster!), who perform alongside Christopher Sieber (Spamalot, Company) and Grammy Award winner Michelle Williams (Destiny’s Child, Chicago). Coming to Broadway this fall, this new musical is a laugh-out-loud spectacle about friendship, frenemies, and fresh love — and the fresh hell of burying the hatchet, again, and again, and again.
What to watch for
- Jennifer Simard have grown to be one of Broadway’s fiercest belter and funniest performer. With decades-long careers, this musical offers the first time the two leading ladies perform opposite one another in starring roles, gifting fans a diva-off for the ages.
- The original film also featured two stellar leading ladies: Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn. Bruce Willis originated the Christopher Sieber role, and Isabella Rossellini held the Michelle Williams one.
- Before its Broadway bow, Death Becomes Her started in Chicago in an out-of-town tryout. Variety called it “genuinely funny, effervescently performed.
- Stars aren’t just onstage: director Christopher Gattelli is a Tony Award winner for his choreography for Newsies and a nominee for the revival of South Pacific.
Audio Described / Captioned Performances
The theatre offers automated closed captioning and audio description via I-Caption, subject to availability, or on your personal mobile device with the GalaPro App.
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of Death Becomes Her?
Death Becomes Her runs for 2hr 30min. Incl. 15min intermission.
How do you get tickets for Death Becomes Her?
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Which theatre is Death Becomes Her at?
Death Becomes Her is at New York's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, which is located at 205 West 46th Street, New York, 10036.
What is Death Becomes Her about?
Based on the classic 1992 film, Death Becomes Her the musical follows two frenemies, actress Madeline Ashton and author Helen Sharp, who take a potion for eternal youth to outdo each other once and for all — but things don't go as planned. Now the recipient of 10 Tony Award nominations.
What is the age recommendation for Death Becomes Her?
Ages 12+. Children under 5 are not permitted in the theatre.
What are the songs in Death Becomes Her?
The song list is not yet published, but expect “soaring duets,” per Variety, and lots of belting from two of Broadway’s most well-loved leading ladies.
Who wrote Death Becomes Her?
Based on the 1992 film, Death Becomes Her features a book by Marco Pennette who is known for his TV credits, including Ugly Betty and Desperate Housewives. It also “features music and lyrics from the very talented newcomer team of Julia Mattison and Noel Carey,” per the Chicago Tribune. Expect “crowd-pleasing strengths, including a genuinely funny book and a swirling, retro, filmic score that features a knockout two-pronged 11 o’clock number for Hilty and Simard.”
Who directed Death Becomes Her?
Tony Award winner Christopher Gattelli pulls double duty directing and choreographing this new musical.
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