About Death Becomes Her
A Laugh-Filled, Tuneful Broadway Musical to Die For
Variety,
Quick Facts:
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🎬 Based on the 1992 cult classic film directed by Robert Zemeckis
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✨ Astonishing special effects
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🏆 10 Tony Award nominations -- including Best Musical
Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard in the Original Broadway Cast of DEATH BECOMES HER.
Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman
Megan Hilty (center) and Cast in the Original Broadway Cast of DEATH BECOMES HER.
Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman
“Witty and vicious."
– The New York Times
What is DEATH BECOMES HER?
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About the Show
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Some people will do anything to look eternally fabulous. But famous actress Madeline Ashton and her best frenemy Helen Sharp are about to go too far…thanks to a mysterious woman named Viola Van Horn and a secret potion that’s to die for.
Death Becomes Her is the Tony Award-winning drop-dead hilarious new musical comedy based on the classic 1992 film 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!” (The Daily Beast). Experience the “savagely funny” (Time Out) pop-culture phenomenon that’s been certified “hilarious” by The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, Goldie Hawn, Beyoncé (!!) and countless fans on Instagram, TikTok, and beyond.
See it now and laugh for eternity.
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What to Expect
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- Excessively glamorous costumes designed by Oscar, Emmy, & Tony winner, Paul Tazewell
- Jaw-dropping practical effects and illusions
- Campy, dark comedy with larger-than-life divas
- A contemporary Broadway score blending brassy showtunes, pop flair, and campy comedic numbers
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Watch & Listen
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This Show is Perfect For
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Fans of dark comedy, campy musicals, or over-the-top diva showdowns
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Lovers of the original 1992 film or theatrical adaptations of cult classics
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Groups of friends looking for a glamorous, laugh-out-loud night
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Anyone who enjoys bold stage effects, flashy costumes, and theatrical spectacle
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Good to Know Before You Go
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- Themes of vanity, rivalry, and the quest for eternal youth
- Portrayals of aging, obsession, and dark comedy
- Use of suggestive sexual humor and some strong language
Running time: 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission
Audience Advisory: This production is a hilarious musical comedy that contains mature themes, suggestive sexual humor, and some strong language. Recommended for ages 12+.
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“Wildly entertaining! A perfect musical comedy.”
- Deadline