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

4.8
Tickets starting at $63.74
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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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Funny and fantastical
"My daughter and I really enjoyed Death Becomes Her. The show had everything we came to Broadway to see - amazing singing, beautiful dancing, and a spectacular set/costuming. We also enjoyed all the humor and physical gags."
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susan m from Prosper on Nov 15, 2025
Wonderful show
"Amazing movement between set designs and the fall was incredible. Great mix of music and comedy. Actors had great chemistry. Would have loved to see Megan Hilty but her understudy was excellent."
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 15, 2025
Vanity at its best.
"Death Becomes Her has to be one of the top 5 best musicals I have ever seen. Acting, singing dancing, principals and ensemble are excellent. You can feel that this group gets along well together and their energy showed that. Megan and Jennifer are a hoot? It is funny, salty full off special effects with over the top fun. Chris Sieber does an amazing number where he proceeds to get drunk while preparing to patch up the girls and and it is hilarious and amazing. Michelle Williams is enchanting. Overall this show is just plain fun poking fun at the ever real issues with aging and society pressure on staying young looking. Special effects are fun along with he witty dialog and double meaning lines. Don't hesitate go see this show and have some fun."
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Robert A from Lewes on Nov 13, 2025
Humorous and engaging
"The play was so spot on with trying to remain young looking….in such a hilarious way. It was engaging all the way through. And very unpredictable ending."
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 13, 2025
Broadway
"I did not remember the movie so I watched it before I went to the show! The play was so fantastic and so very much like the movie! The two lead ladies were amazing and talented along with Ernest!! "
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Virginia I from Dallas on Nov 12, 2025
One of the funniest nights in theater
" One of the best cast on Broadway with an ensemble who seems to never stop. It's funny. It's silly and the leads are so well gel together. Costumes, sets are unbelievable run to go see the show."
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Lori B from Waltham on Nov 1, 2025
Beautiful Tragedy
"The storyline followed the movie so it helps to have seen the movie. It reminded me of Dorian Grey - the price of immortality. It is R rated and the dancers were the stars; beautiful bodies moving with extreme grace. "
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Eleanor H from Riverview on Oct 12, 2025
Entertaining show!
"Loved seeing Michelle Williams and Megan Hilty. The plot is a bit random but very funny and entertaining, and the songs are great. Lots of sexual jokes so wouldn't recommend for kids but was a fun evening and a lively crowd"
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Michelle L from London on Oct 7, 2025
Better than the movie!
"Amazing! Well written and amazing performance by Megan Hilty!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 6, 2025
A Spectacle Full of Surprises
"An homage rather than a slavishly faithful adaption of the movie, the performances from the principal and company players were faultless."
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Jason M from San Francisco on Oct 2, 2025
Funny and great actors
"This was one of the funniest shows I have seen. Well done! "
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MARCI G from Philadelphia on Sep 29, 2025
This is the way Broadway should be, entertaining
"Fabulous show, the talent was superb! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Sep 25, 2025
Better than expected !..
"I’m not much of a fan of musicals, but I have to say this was one of the best I’ve seen. Cast was amazing, dancing was great, and the main stars were hilariously funny and talented. An unexpected pleasure, highly recommended "
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Dennis B from Henderson on Sep 24, 2025
A Must See!!!!
"Absolutely brilliant…. Went with mixed group of friends and each and everyone laughed out loud and a lot, it was great and literally looking forward to seeing it again! "
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David L from London on Sep 23, 2025
Love the dancers clothes
"The women stars had fantastic voices. The decor ( sets) were cleverly changed. Customs were flashy and unique. It was great!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Sep 22, 2025
Death Becomes Her is meant to be experienced
"It is hysterical. Well acted and well performed. The cast is perfect!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Sep 21, 2025
Death Becomes Her kills us
"Terrific cast, laugh a minute, fabulous costumes, very entertaining!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Sep 12, 2025
Great talent!
"Loved the incredible voices of all the leads as well as beautiful costumes. Scenes changes were flawless. Closely follows the movie which I am glad I watched in advance. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Sep 7, 2025
Great show!
"Loved the show! Absolutely lovely. I was entertained from beginning to end "
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 30, 2025
Great Fun and a Great Choice if You Only See One B'Way Show
"Performances were outstanding! How they do it every night is a mystery to me. Enjoyed it so much more than the film. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 27, 2025
Very entertaining
"The actors were incredible. The gentleman who played Ernest actually stole the show! He was so funny. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 25, 2025
Funny, well acted and great singing
"Costumes were beautiful. Leading ladies were terrific - superb voices and timing! Just fun! Some suggestive sexual undertones which are funny for adults; small children are probably not appropriate. But the story and the actors were very entertaining!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 16, 2025
Well written and acted
"Brilliant, funny, great actors-singers-dancers"
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 13, 2025
Sparkly from start to finish!
"The singing was outstanding, loved the staging and the costumes! The energy of each and every cast member never lagged for an instant... A totally delightful afternoon at the theater! Loved it!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 11, 2025
So much fun
"Great talented cast and amusing story! Thoroughly enjoyed!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 8, 2025
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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). Starring Tony nominees Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, and Christopher Sieber, plus Grammy® winner Michelle Williams, 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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