"Well staged. The costumes and dance routines were terrific. The dialogue asides were witty though often I felt behind.
I enjoyed it very much but it was decidedly more R rated than PG-13. At some points I felt it was unnecessarily crude. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 22, 2024
Flashy, Funny, Fun. CAMP!
"Super campy, with a big beautiful Broadway budget. The whole theater was laughing from the slapstick and stinging quips. This is the ultimate campy Broadway musical. See this if you're into super impressive costumes, choreo, sets, and singing.
However, the music is definitely the weak point. The songs are very well performed, but are mostly unmemorable in terms of lyrics and orchestration. I think only two songs are going to make it into my playlist. Additionally, I think the book could have used a little work. No, you don't need to watch the movie before; I went in blind and understood everything.
You're going to have a good time. You're going to get a bang for your buck. This show is definitely worth seeing, but you don't have to put it at the top of your list."
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Aeryn T from Los Altos on Dec 18, 2024
Funny and well performed
"The singing and dancing were excellent and the costumes were great. Overall, I thought it was very entertaining and worth seeing. I didn’t connect with the characters, however, and thought it fizzled out a bit at end. "
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Lisa C from Orient on Dec 4, 2024
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
Fun Story- lacks good music and songs
"So many people recommended this show to me. I though the sets, costumes and actors were great. This show lacks any memorable songs. I was a little disappointed."
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 27, 2025
Mundane
"Plenty of dance but not much substance. A modestly entertaining trifle. So many superb shows available; why try this? "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 20, 2025
Cool show, bad story
"Death Becomes Her is not for me. I come to theaters for clever set design and engaging story telling, neither of those did the show do good at. The premise of the story was rather confusing and sometimes inconsistent. The plot felt uncomfortably forced and the humor reminded me more of a soap opera than a Broadway musical. The set design was a hoard of advanced props and set pieces piled together; the budget made them look fantastic, sure, but I expected more thought put into the art that is set design than this from Broadway.
My biggest complaint is how flat every single character was. The show did not try the slightest to convince me that these characters could have existed outside of the story. Almost every character can be described in their entirety in a single sentence, and their values either remained unchanged throughout the plot or acutely changed without any proper character arc. And, for certain characters, asking what their motivations are only brings more questions that the show displayed no intent to answer.
That said, the show did have spectacular choreography and practical effects. If these are what you're looking for in a Broadway show, then go ahead and give it a try. Otherwise, I really cannot recommend this to anyone who cares about the story or just the more common theatrical components of a show."
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 5, 2024
Online show synopsis is misleading
"The show does not in any way shape or form have a positive message about friendship or the destructiveness of materialism. The clothing on the goddesses’ apprentices is distasteful. This is NOT for children unless you’re ok with a show about immorality "
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 18, 2025
There are better shows
"This show was mildly entertaining. There are no big singers, there will be no goose bumps from an unbelievable voice. Fair performance by fair actors. Good story but needless vulgarity and sexual content. This show is not appropriate for children of any age. It said ages 12 and over, unless your kids are already telling dirty jokes, being sexually vulgar and down right dirty do not take them to see this show. There are much better shows for the money that don't get raunchy to be funny and sell tickets. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 21, 2025
Not for everyone
"It was sometimes hard to understand and not for everyone "
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 6, 2025
Hilarious
"I loved everything about it. The characters were first-class performers. The choreography was above and beyond. I laughed and enjoyed every minute."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 4, 2025
Disappointed
"The show's jokes got old. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 19, 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.
