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

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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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A fun entertaining show
"If you need a good laugh, buy tickets right now. Megan Hilty is perfect! The sets are amazing. The stunt doubles did things I didn’t know were physically possible. The only thing that kept me from giving it five stars is that some of the humor was too vulgar for my taste and I would certainly not recommend it for children. But adults will love it. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 27, 2025
Perfect Halloween-time Show!
"This show was SO MUCH FUN!! Camp and spook galore. So glad all of the original cast was in when I saw it because they were incredible. The set & costume design are also unmatched. Definitely check out this production!!"
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Devan D from Brooklyn on Sep 22, 2025
A good time
"The show was funny - great comedic timing. Michelle Williams was excellent and sounded wonderful. My group didn't love the singing. Sometimes the words weren't always articulated. But because the characters were over the top - I am assuming it was because they were fitting their characters. The special effects were fun. There are sexual jokes - but I didn't find it too sexy for my 13 year old - but it was on the line. All in all we had a great time and would tell people to see it. "
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Broadway.com Customer on May 13, 2025
Good but not quite great.
"Let me first start with the fact that the show was very entertaining. I do not have regrets for having seen it. The acting, singing and dancing were all great and the choreography used the stage effectively to create a spectacle and the show was laced with excellent humorous moments. The reason I called it good but not great is that none of the music really felt big or memorable. The songs were forgettable almost as soon as they were over. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Feb 20, 2025
Should you plan your broadway trip for DBH?
"It was fun. It was gay. Definitely more for adults. There are much more fulfilling productions to experience, though. Save this one to fill your schedule or start looking for discounted day-of tickets once they start becoming available."
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Michael F from Rancho Mission Viejo on Sep 18, 2025
3 Stars - But worth seeing
"Great talent despite Megan’s unexpected absence. Her understudy (Debbie?) was very good and was spitting image of Meryl Streep’s Madeline in the movie. Jennifer was my favorite - she played a great Helen - and of course Stefan was fantastic. If you loved the movie you’ll appreciate the show. Not quite 5 stars for me though. A bit campy and jokes sometimes forced - but considering the subject matter it’s acceptable. Not really appropriate for children imo. Give it a try and see for yourself! "
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Jeffrey K from WILMINGTON on May 21, 2025

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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