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Death Becomes Her Reviews

A new musical, based on the 1992 film of the same name.

4.7
Tickets starting at $63.74
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Critics’ Reviews (4)

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Deadline

"A perfect musical comedy."

Deadline

Greg Evans

The Daily Beast

"The most fun night out on Broadway!"

The Daily Beast

Tim Teeman

Variety

"A laugh-filled musical to die for!"

Variety

Frank Rizzo

The New York Times

"Breathtakingly over the top. Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard give hilarious star turns."

The New York Times

Jesse Green

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4.7
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Fantastic
"All the actors were funny and hilarious with their roles. The humor and physical comedy was amazing. The songs were great and perfectly sung. I would see it again! "
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Emily D from St. Albans on Apr 9, 2026
Very entertaining and Funny
"The show was great. The music was fantastic, and the performance was outstanding. Each of the actors had an amazing range in their vocal abilities and was very impressive. Would highly recommend to come and see the show for laughs and giggles and a fun evening."
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 8, 2026
Never Gets Old
"This production did so much justice to the original. The slight changes were perfectly performed and didn't interfere with the memory of the film itself. The performers were fantastic and did the original actors a lot of justice. It was humorous and the voices were incredible. Michelle Williams and Betsy Wolfe had goosebump giving vocals and Christoper Sieber gave a performance Bruce Willis would be thrilled with. He was funny and just perfect for the role. Jennifer Simard was such a crack up and the two ladies worked very well together. The ambiance and stage set was immaculate!! It truly was a perfect performance. "
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Melissa G from CARROLLTON on Apr 6, 2026
Hilarity and dancing and singing!
"I haven’t been this entertained at a show in a while. The main actresses were hysterically funny while also being tremendously talented. It was a feast for the eyes and ears! I would see it 100 times if I could."
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Elizabeth H from Atlanta on Apr 5, 2026
Very funny
"Very funny for anyone over 13 yrs old, didn’t feel like it was 2 hours long. Would love to go again since I feel like I might have even missed stuff from laughing. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 5, 2026
OMG Awesome!
"The sets, the costumes, the SINGING!!!! Absolutely everything we hoped for. Really enjoyed the cast. Musical numbers brilliant. Probably not great for small kids. But buy tickets!"
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Sean S from CHARLESTON on Apr 3, 2026
Top 3 most entertaining shows I’ve been to
"This show was a gift fo my wife’s birthday and it couldn’t have gone better. We missed Michelle Williams but her backup (Ximone Rose) was excellent, entertaining, and played the role as if it were hers. The crowd was into it and cheering the whole show. There kids sitting in front of us young enough to probably not have seen the movie and they were into it as well. Not a phone in sight. The laughs just kept on coming. The length of the show was great as well. I highly recommend it. I suggest leaving early as the city is jammed and you don’t want to miss anything as it starts off just as good as it ends. "
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Conrrado C from West Milford on Apr 2, 2026
Absolutely amazing! Loved every minute!! Peak comedy
"Hilarious, entertaining, exciting, and beautiful done! Sets were absolutely stunning!!! Costumes were insanely good!! Amazing performance by the cast. I’ve never seen the movie and didn’t feel like I was missing something by not having seen it. Overall amazing and beautifully done!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 30, 2026
Amazing!
"The show was amazing! The cast and the entire production exceeded all my expectations. It's wonderfully written, and the acting was top notch. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to experience Broadway. "
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Leana M from Doral on Mar 30, 2026
A Must See!!
"Betsy Wolfe is a comedic genius!! Perfect timing and facial expressions that punctuated the punch lines. And what a voice!!!"
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jay d from Leawood on Mar 28, 2026
First Broadway show
"I was absolutely blown away by the performance!!! This was my first Broadway show ever and it did not disappoint!! 1000% recommend!!"
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Lori B from Bartlett on Mar 27, 2026
Funniest performance ever!
"I honestly chose this show at random, I’m glad I did! It was honestly comical with great performers and songs. The playwriters, costume designers and stage designers (every one) did such an amazing job. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 23, 2026
Great Show
"Loved everything about this show. It was so funny. The cast was amazing and the lights show and special effects were outstanding!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 22, 2026
Amazing show!
"I re-watched the 1992 film before going to the show and wondered how some of the key scenes would be reproduced for the on stage musical. I was not disappointed! They did an incredible job at recreating some of my favourite scenes! The costumes in the show made me want to take up costume/fashion design - they were beautiful and so well done! There were laughs from start to finish with this one. Highly recommend!"
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Jessica A from Ottawa on Mar 20, 2026
Raunchy fun.
"Loved the characters as well as the music. The dancers were amazing"
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 19, 2026
Hilarious!
"Great show, the cast was wonderful and the scenery and the effects were well done. I would definitely see it again!"
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Tabetha Q from Gilbert on Mar 16, 2026
Loved it!
"The singing was phenomenal and the acting was delightful. The dark humor was right up my alley."
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 16, 2026
watching this as a design student
"i dont think ive ever loved the set and costume design equally like ever. opening with purple gems... i think i cried a little and after the show i saw that the costume designer was Paul Tazwell, and was like "Oh that makes so much more sense"."
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 15, 2026
Death was never so fun!
"Loved acting, singing, set and story line. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 14, 2026
Amazing
"Everything about this show was absolutely amazing. The vocals, the performances, the sets, the costumes, the effects, it was all amazing. I would see it again."
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Stacie S from Chesapeake on Mar 13, 2026
Phenomenal
"Absolutely phenomenal. I laughed so hard I cried. I’ve adored Jennifer since she was the witch in Shrek and loved Christopher since he was in spamalot but I am positive whoever you see you’ll leave the theater enjoying just as much. The music is so fun, the harmonies are to die for and many songs will live in your head rent free. Photosensitive audience members should dread accessibility articles before seeing the show to know when to avert eyes for strobe effects. But it’s absolutely watchable! As someone with epilepsy:)"
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 8, 2026
Death becomes her is amazing!!!!
"I took my friends who don’t necessarily love broadway the way I do and they all loved it. I had been eyeing the play for about a year and I was so excited to see some of the original cast like Jennifer Simard. All of my friends were locked in from beginning to end. I highly recommend seeing it for yourself. Tik Tok doesn’t do it justice. "
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Nadia M from Saint Cloud on Mar 7, 2026
Wow……
"Absolutely stunning performance. The book is stellar, and everything about this show is incredible and exactly what you want for a theater performance. It’s campy, fun, and showcases a bunch of talent. A special note for those who like to watch beyond the actors- the light design and set design are incredible. The entire production is filled with incredible talent and stunning visuals. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 4, 2026
Death Becomes her Kills it!
"What a great show. Hilarious story, great music, great dancing, great costumes, great sets. great talents!!! Michelle Williams !! GO SEE IT"
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bernadette o from Monroe on Mar 1, 2026
Broadway Becomes Her
"Funny, inspirational, talent galore. You won’t my regret taking up this musical and might even learn a little something about yourself and the world around you. Through humor and wit, this Broadway musical has all the elements of a sensational story and a fun time. Go check it out!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Feb 28, 2026
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About Death Becomes Her

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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