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Death Becomes Her

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2 hrs 30 min, including one 15-minute intermission.
Ages: 12+
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The Tony®-Winning Hit Musical Comedy

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.

Now a warning! You may not be ready for the unbelievable amount of comedy, glamour, and magic onstage at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Death Becomes Her is a “wildly entertaining, perfect musical comedy. It grabs the audience by the jugular and doesn’t let go” (Deadline). With direction and choreography by Tony winner Christopher Gattelli, Death Becomes Her is “a laugh-filled, tuneful musical to die for” (Variety) and “a cheek-aching laughter roller coaster — the most fun night out on Broadway!” (The Daily Beast). Experience the “savagely funny” (Time Out) pop-culture phenomenon that’s been certified “hilarious” by The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, Z100, Beyoncé (!!), Goldie Hawn, Superman aka David Corenswet, Michelle Williams (the other one), and countless fans on Instagram, TikTok, and beyond. See it now, and laugh for eternity.


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Death Becomes Her review: The cult classic goes full camp on Broadway
7 / 10

The momentum during the two-hour and 30-minute runtime also does stall somewhat in the second act — perhaps gently reminding audiences that indeed not everything should last, or take, forever — yet eventually recovers with a welcomely recrafted ending. The new finish may lack the side- (and arm- and leg- and head-) splitting gag of the film, but offers a touching and terrifically funny send-off to our tragic love triangle of doom. Madeline and Helen may have faked their deaths, but we’ll doubtlessly see them again. After all, the only thing more eternal than these brawling broads is the intellectual property that birthed them. Grade: B

Death Becomes Her Broadway Review
8 / 10

“Death Becomes Her,” a stylishly macabre Broadway musical comedy about a love/hate triangle, has much the same plot, catty repartee, and even some of the same comically gruesome special effects as the 1992 Meryl Streep/Goldie Hawn/Bruce Willis movie on which it is based. Although not as starry a draw as their cinematic predecessors, Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard and Christopher Sieber — all Broadway favorites — do a fine job in the principal roles, and there are several memorable supporting players. But if I’m being honest, one theater artist stood out for me: Paul Tazewell, the costume designer.

Video: Betsy Wolfe Takes Her First Bow In DEATH BECOMES HER On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - January 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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 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: Megan Hilty Takes Final Bow in DEATH BECOMES HER
by Michael Major - January 12, 2026


Megan Hilty took her final bow in Death Becomes Her on Broadway on January 11. Watch a video of her last curtain call, which she took with Dee Roscioli while co-star Jennifer Simard is on vacation.

Video: DEATH BECOMES HER Cast Celebrates the Holidays With Dressing Room Door Decorations
by Michael Major - December 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.

Megan Hilty Extends Run in DEATH BECOMES HER by One Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 25, 2025


Tony Award nominee Megan Hilty has extended her run as “Madeline Ashton” in Death Becomes Her on Broadway for one additional week.

Video: DEATH BECOMES HER Cast Performs ‘Don’t Say I Didn’t (Warn You)’ on TODAY
by Josh Sharpe - October 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
by Michael Major - October 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
by Nicole Rosky - October 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!

DEATH BECOMES HER Will Host An Album Signing Event at the Museum of Broadway
by Stephi Wild - September 12, 2025


To celebrate the Original Broadway Cast Recording of DEATH BECOMES HER, a special cast album signing event at the Museum of Broadway will take place. Learn more about the event here.

So Cast Me Already! with Christopher Sieber
by Joey Mervis - September 7, 2025


Three dream roles have so far eluded Broadway favorite and two-time Tony nominee Christopher Sieber. Right now he's busy starring as 'Ernest' eight times a week in Death Becomes Her, but his heart is set on playing these three characters someday. So cast him already! Three dream roles have so far eluded Broadway favorite and two-time Tony nominee Christopher Sieber. Right now he's busy starring as 'Ernest' eight times a week in Death Becomes Her, but his heart is set on playing these three characters someday. So cast him already!

Drew Barrymore Wants to Star in a DEATH BECOMES HER Remake
by Nicole Rosky - September 2, 2025


While the musical version of Death Becomes Her plays on at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, Drew Barrymore is cooking up some ideas for the beloved title to return to the screen. On a recent episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, she revealed that she'd love to remake the classic 1992 film alongside Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston.

Exclusive: DEATH BECOMES HER Standby Dee Roscioli Takes Center Stage for 'Falling Apart'
by Joey Mervis - August 16, 2025


Most of the time, Death Becomes Her's leading duo is played by the incredible Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard, who both earned Tony nominations for their work. On the occasions that they are out- standby Dee Roscioli takes over... for both roles. Watch in this video as she is joined by Ben Cohn at the beautiful Laurie Beechman Theatre to perform Madeline's Act 1 breakdown, 'Falling Apart.'

DEATH BECOMES HER's Michelle Williams Reunites with Destiny's Child
by Emmy Rice - July 27, 2025


At the final stop of her Cowboy Carter tour in Las Vegas, Beyoncé stunned fans by reuniting with her Destiny’s Child bandmates Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams.

Video: Kaleigh Cronin Makes 'Helen Sharp' Debut in DEATH BECOMES HER
by Michael Major - July 23, 2025


Kaleigh Cronin has made her debut as Helen Sharp in Death Becomes Her on Broadway! While Jennifer Simard is on vacation, Cronin took on the role for the first time in the hit Broadway musical. Watch the video!

Video: Megan Hilty Returns to DEATH BECOMES HER on Broadway
by Michael Major - July 10, 2025


Megan Hilty is back! Watch a video of her return to Death Becomes Her, with Jennifer Simard, Josh Lamon, and Taurean Everett. Also featured in the video are Johanna Moise and Bud Weber on for Michelle Williams and Christopher Sieber, respectively.

Megan Hilty Sets Return to DEATH BECOMES HER With Reduced Schedule
by Michael Major - July 7, 2025


Megan Hilty will make her return to Death Becomes Her this week with a newly-revised performance schedule! The Tony nominee will return on July 9, after her scheduled leave of absence to recover from a vocal injury.

Natalie Charlé Ellis to Make 'Madeline Ashton' Debut in DEATH BECOMES HER
by Michael Major - July 3, 2025


Natalie Charlé Ellis will make her debut as 'Madeline Ashton' in Death Becomes Her this week! Ellis – who covers the roles of both Helen Sharp and Madeline Ashton – fills in as Megan Hilty continues her leave of absence due to a vocal injury.

Dee Roscioli Fills In For Megan Hilty in DEATH BECOMES HER Seven Times a Week
by Michael Major - June 12, 2025


Dee Roscioli has revealed that she will be performing seven shows a week as Madeline Ashton in Death Becomes Her while Megan Hilty takes a leave of absence.

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!

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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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