“The most fun night out on Broadway!” – The Daily Beast
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, Madelin e 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.” “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). Death Becomes Her, based on the classic 1992 film, is “a laugh-filled, tuneful musical to die for” (Variety).
"The singing was fantastic, but I found the jokes to be very timely and hilarious, the crowd was loving it!!!"
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Courtenay C from Mars on Dec 1, 2024
"Great casting, lived up to expectations based on the movie, super funny, I would see it over and over again! The special effects and stunt work were amazing! GO SEE THIS SHOW!!!"
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Pamela E from Columbia on Nov 28, 2024
"I absolutely loved the show and the entire cast was fantastic. I did bring my teen daughter with me who also loved the show. Not sure if younger children should see the show due to some of the adult content but this show was definitely a must see."
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 24, 2024
"I didn’t even know this show was running. I hadn’t heard about it. Took a chance and man was that the right decision. I laughed the whole show through. The practical effects which are obvious are part of the humor. Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard are amazing in battling diva roles. Michelle Williams is a diva in her own right and Chistopher Sieber played the lone male lead to protection. A must see, even if on a whim. "
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Lorenz M from Kiel on Nov 20, 2024
"Clever writing, amazing production set, actors and cast ready for Tonys. Must see. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 17, 2024
"I attended with coworkers, and we all were rolling on the floor laughing. The show did have adult humor but nothing that would make me squirm in from of them. The writing was witty, the actors were fabulous, and the supporting rolls took this show up a notch. The singing and dancing was on point. I would see this show again and again. "
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Tricia S from Memphis on Nov 15, 2024
"The leads were amazing. This show surprised me in so many ways. The ensemble was off the charts. Las Vegas showgirls, thunder down under, a bit of Frankenstein. Stunts. Contortionist. Contemporary humor. It’s just has it all. What a wild ride!"
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kim s from Fort Collins on Nov 10, 2024
" It’s an enjoyable experience for those who appreciate a mix of comedy and musical theater. Loved it, it’s very interesting and funny!"
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Marina V from Brooklyn on Nov 9, 2024
"The show was brilliant! The cast is so incredibly talented, and it brought some much needed comedy and joy to my life! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 8, 2024
"A lot of hard work and money is on obvious display at the Lunt-Fontanne for the new musical "Death Becomes Her." Highlights include strong singing and comedy chops from the first-rate cast, tight and energetic dancing from the chorus, and probably the greatest stand out--amazing acrobatic choreography (the staircase scene is hard to forget). The score is good but would not say there is a Broadway standard level tune that you will be humming later. All and all, definitely worth your money to see!"
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Owen R from Alexandria on Nov 5, 2024
"Great show. Megan Hilty, Michelle Williams and Chris Seiber are great performers and made the show so good. Several times laughing out loud with their antics on the stage. "
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Brian H from OWINGS MILLS on Nov 3, 2024
"Hilarious, campy, amazing costumes and amazing dance sequences. "
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Jaclyn B from Washington on Nov 2, 2024
"The cast, set, script and music was absolutely amazing. It was the best show I have seen in years. The movie was brought to life in a well written dark comedy for Broadway. It kept the audience engaged and the laughter was non stop. All I can say is it’s brilliant and get tickets to see the show for a night you’ll never forget. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 30, 2024
"Funny, beautiful, memorable. This production emulates the best in a broadway musical. Very well done. Will attend again. "
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Jody R from Lubbock on Oct 27, 2024
"The show is very funny, clever, and a visual delight. Loved this show."
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 27, 2024
"Loved everything! My theatre daughter wanted to see the show so badly, and it did not disappoint. The singing was amazing! The set was amazing! The dancing was amazing - everything about it! it was so entertaining and funny. We were riveted for 2 1/2 hours!
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Nancy J from Windermere on Dec 2, 2024
"The show was funny and entertaining. If you do not like sexual innuendo though it is not for you. We enjoyed it. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 17, 2024
"Death Becomes Her is a must-see for fans of the original movie and newcomers alike. It’s witty, glamorous, and thoroughly entertaining, blending Broadway sparkle with campy humor in the best way. Highly recommended!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 8, 2024
"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
"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."
