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

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Tickets starting at $56.26
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"A perfect musical comedy."

Deadline

Greg Evans

"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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4.8
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AMAZING
"So GOOD!! Didn’t know what to expect and I was thoroughly impressed!! Would highly recommend this show to everyone!!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 7, 2025
Fantastic, funny & memorable
"Was perfect! Music delightful. Acting, singing and dancing superb. Costumes were incredible. Wish I could remember all the fun lines from this show. Thanks for making our Broadway first the best memory for my sister and I from the farmlands of Ohio."
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Lorrie E from Millbury on Jul 7, 2025
Great entertainment
"Very fast paced and funny, never a dull moment."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 30, 2025
Fantastic and Funny
"This was one of the best shows I’ve seen in a while. We laughed out loud many times with the rest of the audience. The music and performances were amazing. Definitely adult humor and innuendos. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 22, 2025
Oh my goodness…
"…would I recommend this show?! Yes, it’s a must see! You will laugh through out the entire program. Time really does fly, especially when you’re having the most wonderful time! It is best suited for an adult night of fun."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 21, 2025
Fantastic
"Fun and campy show. Love how they incorporated the movie scenes into the show. Very iconic!!"
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anthony d from SMYRNA on Jun 15, 2025
Funniest play ever!
"Loved this hysterical show. Full of amazing talent. Best costumes ever. Don’t miss this!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 14, 2025
Fabulous! Fun and Flirty!!!
"Celebrated our son’s 30th Birthday with 7 family members, each one of us raved over this play. So many amazing shades of purple, the on point witty banter, son and dance were superb. "
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Cathy L from East China on Jun 10, 2025
Death Becomes Her
"I went with a friend who had not seen the movie. She had no idea what the show was about. We both LOVED it. We laughed aloud throughout the show. The singing was fantastic. The costumes were beautiful. The dancing was amazing."
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Kellie R from Overland on Jun 5, 2025
Wild romp of a show!
"This was a fun and over the top show. It’s bawdy and crazy but that’s what makes it so fun! Great way to spend a fun night at the theater. The night we attended the two standby performers were the leads in the show and they were fantastic! "
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Broadway.com Customer on May 12, 2025
Funny as hell and amazing performances
"The singing was amazing, the cast was witty and outstanding. Great lives, songs and energy. Loved this. "
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Maria P from Springfield on Apr 26, 2025
Fantastic!
"Fantastic show! Such a refreshing revival of a an old favorite. Meryl and Goldie would be proud!"
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Natalie R from Agawam on Apr 24, 2025
A very pleasant evening
"This show is very well done. Great acting ana a unique atmosphere "
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Sylwia S from Warszawa on Apr 20, 2025
Death Can Be A Laughing Matter
"Death Becomes Her features funny dialogue, great singing and brilliant special effects and lighting. Very entertaining show."
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Steven S from Brooklyn on Apr 14, 2025
Delightful and Witty
"When I go to NYC for a Broadway musical I want it to feel like a Broadway Musical extravaganza! This does not disappoint! Great costumes, great choreography, great sets, very talented dancers and the main characters had beautiful, strong voices. This was an amusing show. Great lines, very funny. I do think it will get several Tony nominations."
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Lucille C from Buffalo on Apr 14, 2025
A funny time
"I thought the play was perfect just enough of the movie and just enough of a new play for it to really be great for me and my daughters "
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Judith K from Brooklyn on Apr 5, 2025
a fantastic comedy ride
"i loved the way the two main stars played off each other. nothing was serious. the audience was so into it. absolutely a wonderful show with great humor. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 23, 2025
Perfect Show!
"Funny, great dancing, beautiful gowns…loved it!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 22, 2025
Spot on!
"This was an amazing experience and dead on the original film, no pun intended. "
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Jessica U from Forest Park on Mar 8, 2025
BFF forever gets a new meaning
"What a fun show. A great way to relax and enjoy a great time. And what soaring voices! I smiled all the way through- even during the murder scenes. "
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Linda G from Lake Mary on Feb 15, 2025
Hilarious
"I loved everything from the beginning to the end. You kept me laughing and sometimes intrigued. I sincerely recommend it!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Feb 7, 2025
A Riotous Romp
"So well staged and acted. Laugh after laugh! You will enjoy this show. "
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Dean B from Indianapolis on Jan 24, 2025
What a hoot!!
"My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed the performance! The performers were wonderful, from the chorus dancers to the two stand ins. We laughed our heads off throughout the show. It is definitely NOT for children, ( quite a bit of cursing and bare bottoms!)."
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Pamela Y from Valley Stream on Jan 23, 2025
Laugh-out-loud campy fun
"High energy, amazing costumes and sets. Fast-paced and hysterically funny. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 16, 2025
Gifted to young couple in NY, they gave it two big thumbs up-very funny!
"Gave to to a young couple for Christmas. They each gave it two thumbs up! Main actress was out but understudy was very funny!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 8, 2025
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About Death Becomes Her

The Tony Award®-Winning Musical!

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.

Time Out New York raves, “4 STARS! Death Becomes Her is savagely funny,” and Deadline declares it’s “wildly entertaining — a perfect musical comedy.” 2025 Tony nominees “Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard are two theatrical masterminds giving hilarious star turns” (The New York Times). Grammy® winner Michelle Williams is “irresistibly fabulous” (TheaterMania), and “Christopher Sieber stops the show” (Time Out New York). Based on the classic 1992 film and directed and choreographed by Tony Nominee Christopher Gattelli, Death Becomes Her is “a laugh-filled, tuneful musical to die for” (Variety) and “the most fun night out on Broadway!” (The Daily Beast)

 

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