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Marco Pennette

Marco Pennette is a playwright, bookwriter whose BroadwayWorld credits include Death Becomes Her and On the Twentieth Century.

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Death Becomes Her
 
[US Tour, 2026]
Book
Death Becomes HerDeath Becomes Her
 
[Broadway, 2024]
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On the Twentieth CenturyOn the Twentieth Century
 
[Broadway, 2015]
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Writing

Death Becomes Her
Book
Playwright
Motherhood Out Loud
Playwright
Bookwriter

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Marco Pennette, Death Becomes Her

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway)

Marco Pennette, Death Becomes Her

Tony Awards - 2025 - Best Book of a Musical

Marco Pennette, Death Becomes Her

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Review: DEATH BECOMES HER at Ohio Theatre Photo
Review: DEATH BECOMES HER at Ohio Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Oct 7, 2026

DEATH BECOMES HER, which runs Oct. 7 through Oct. 11 at the Ohio Theatre, is the rare production that not only captures the magic of the 1992 original film, but expands on the characters Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn and Bruce Willis created. Its cast is amazing, the script is as funny (or in some scenes funnier) as the original, and the songs are fresh and quirky.
DEATH BECOMES HER Tickets to Go On Sale at Providence Performing Arts Center Photo
DEATH BECOMES HER Tickets to Go On Sale at Providence Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2026

Tickets for the Tony Award-winning musical comedy DEATH BECOMES HER will go on sale for its engagement at the Providence Performing Arts Center, part of the Taco and The White Family Foundation Broadway Series.
DEATH BECOMES HER Tickets on Sale for Boston Engagement Photo
DEATH BECOMES HER Tickets on Sale for Boston Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2026

Tickets are now on sale for the Tony Award-winning musical comedy DEATH BECOMES HER at Boston's Citizens Opera House. The production will present Jackie Burns, Kristen Beth Williams, and Ken Marino.
DEATH BECOMES HER Tickets for Greensboro Engagement on Sale This Week Photo
DEATH BECOMES HER Tickets for Greensboro Engagement on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2026

Tickets for the Tony Award-winning musical comedy DEATH BECOMES HER will go on sale for its engagement at the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts in Greensboro, North Carolina.
DEATH BECOMES HER to Play St. Louis's Fabulous Fox This October Photo
DEATH BECOMES HER to Play St. Louis's Fabulous Fox This October
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026

The national tour of DEATH BECOMES HER will make its St. Louis debut at The Fabulous Fox October 13-25, featuring Jackie Burns, Kristen Beth Williams and Ken Marino leading the cast.
Tickets on Sale Now for DEATH BECOMES HER Run at Atlanta's Fox Theatre Photo
Tickets on Sale Now for DEATH BECOMES HER Run at Atlanta's Fox Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2026

Tickets are on sale for the Tony Award-winning musical comedy DEATH BECOMES HER, which will play a limited engagement at Atlanta's Fox Theatre as part of Broadway in Atlanta's 45th anniversary season.
DEATH BECOMES HER National Tour to Play Omaha's Orpheum Theater Photo
DEATH BECOMES HER National Tour to Play Omaha's Orpheum Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2026

Tickets are now on sale for the Tony Award-winning musical comedy's engagement at the Orpheum Theater, with prices starting at $44.50 through Ticket Omaha.
DEATH BECOMES HER Tickets To Go On Sale For TPAC Engagement Photo
DEATH BECOMES HER Tickets To Go On Sale For TPAC Engagement
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2026

Tickets for the Tony Award-winning musical comedy will go on sale for its engagement at Nashville's Tennessee Performing Arts Center, producers announced.
DEATH BECOMES HER to Open at Ohio Theatre with PNC Broadway in Columbus Photo
DEATH BECOMES HER to Open at Ohio Theatre with PNC Broadway in Columbus
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026

PNC Broadway in Columbus will present DEATH BECOMES HER, the Tony Award-winning musical comedy, at the Ohio Theatre. Tickets start at $52.28 and are available via BroadwayInColumbus.com.
DEATH BECOMES HER Will Launch First National Tour at Playhouse Square This September Photo
DEATH BECOMES HER Will Launch First National Tour at Playhouse Square This September
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2026

Jackie Burns, Kristen Beth Williams, and Ken Marino will lead the first North American tour of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy DEATH BECOMES HER, kicking off at Playhouse Square in Cleveland.
Video: Watch DEATH BECOMES HER's Final Curtain Call on Broadway Photo
Video: Watch DEATH BECOMES HER's Final Curtain Call on Broadway
by Michael Major - Jun 29, 2026

Death Becomes Her took its final bows on Broadway on Sunday. Watch a video of the cast, including Betsy Wolfe, Jennifer Simard, Christopher Sieber, and Michelle Williams, taking their final bows in the hit musical.
DEATH BECOMES HER Tickets to Go on Sale for Playhouse Square Engagement Photo
DEATH BECOMES HER Tickets to Go on Sale for Playhouse Square Engagement
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026

Tickets for the Tony Award-winning musical comedy DEATH BECOMES HER go on sale for its three-week engagement at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, where the national tour will launch.
DEATH BECOMES HER Sets Closing Date Photo
DEATH BECOMES HER Sets Closing Date
by Nicole Rosky - May 18, 2026

BroadwayWorld has just learned that the Tony Award winning and Grammy Award nominated musical, and the most nominated production  of the 2024/2025 Broadway season, DEATH BECOMES HER, will conclude its Broadway run. WE have all of the details here.
Photos: DEATH BECOMES HER Celebrates 500 Performances Photo
Photos: DEATH BECOMES HER Celebrates 500 Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2026

Death Becomes celebrated their 500th performance on Broadway at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. See photos from the celebration here!
Video: Betsy Wolfe Takes Her First Bow In DEATH BECOMES HER On Broadway Photo
Video: Betsy Wolfe Takes Her First Bow In DEATH BECOMES HER On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2026

Tony Nominee Betsy Wolfe began performances as 'Madeline Ashton' in Death Becomes Her tonight, Friday, January 16. Go inside the Lunt-Fontanne for tonight's curtain call as Betsy takes her first bow in a new social post! Watch the video below!
Photo: First Look at Betsy Wolfe as 'Madeline Ashton' in DEATH BECOMES HER Photo
Photo: First Look at Betsy Wolfe as 'Madeline Ashton' in DEATH BECOMES HER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2026

Tony Nominee Betsy Wolfe begins performances as 'Madeline Ashton' in Death Becomes Her. Get a first look at Wolfe as Madeline Ashton in the production here!
Video: DEATH BECOMES HER Cast Celebrates the Holidays With Dressing Room Door Decorat Photo
Video: DEATH BECOMES HER Cast Celebrates the Holidays With Dressing Room Door Decorations
by Michael Major - Dec 19, 2025

The cast of Death Becomes Her is celebrating the holidays this year with a dressing room door decorating competition! Watch a video of a look inside the holiday tradition, complete with her Christopher Sieber-themed door.
Video: DEATH BECOMES HER Cast Performs ‘Don’t Say I Didn’t (Warn You)’ on TOD Photo
Video: DEATH BECOMES HER Cast Performs ‘Don’t Say I Didn’t (Warn You)’ on TODAY
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 23, 2025

Michelle Williams and the cast of Broadway’s Death Becomes Her joined TODAY on Thursday to celebrate the first anniversary of the show and performed “Don’t Say I Didn’t (Warn You).' Check out the performance now.
Video: Dee Roscioli Debuts as 'Helen Sharp' in DEATH BECOMES HER Photo
Video: Dee Roscioli Debuts as 'Helen Sharp' in DEATH BECOMES HER
by Michael Major - Oct 22, 2025

Watch a video of Dee Roscioli making her debut as 'Helen Sharp' in Death Becomes Her on Broadway on Tuesday night. She has been on for Megan Hilty in the past, but played Jennifer Simard's role for the first time.
Betsy Wolfe Will Take Over as 'Madeline Ashton' in DEATH BECOMES HER Photo
Betsy Wolfe Will Take Over as 'Madeline Ashton' in DEATH BECOMES HER
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 20, 2025

Betsy Wolfe will take over as ‘Madeline Ashton’ in DEATH BECOMES HER starting January 16, 2026, replacing Megan Hilty. Get the latest updates!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Marco Pennette written?

Marco Pennette has written 3 shows including Motherhood Out Loud (Playwright), Death Becomes Her (Book), 17 Again (Bookwriter).

How many Broadway shows has Marco Pennette been in?

Marco Pennette has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Marco Pennette been in?

Marco Pennette has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Marco Pennette been nominated for?

Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Death Becomes Her, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Death Becomes Her and Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Death Becomes Her.

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