‘Death Becomes Her’ to close on Broadway
The Tony Award-winning musical adaptation of the cult-classic 1992 film has played at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre since fall 2024.
Summary
- Death Becomes Her will close on Broadway on June 28
- The musical is based on the 1992 movie about two frenemies who take a potion for eternal youth
- The show currently stars Betsy Wolfe; Jennifer Simard; Christopher Sieber; and Michelle Williams
Death Becomes Her has set a Broadway closing date of June 28, at which time it will have played over 650 total performances at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.
Adapted from the same-named Meryl Streep/Goldie Hawn film from 1992, Death Becomes Her follows frenemies Madeline and Helen, who both take a youth potion in an attempt to one-up each other in love, fame, and looks for eternity. The musical premiered on Broadway in 2024, when it was met with critical and audience acclaim.
“Decadent and a lot of fun, Death Becomes Her is a musical that knows what it is and what its audience wants,” New York Theatre Guide’s critic wrote.
The show was nominated for 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, in 2025, winning for Best Costume Design (Paul Tazewell).
The current cast is led by Betsy Wolfe as Madeline Ashton, 2025 Tony Award nominee Jennifer Simard as Helen Sharp, Christopher Sieber as Ernest Menville, Grammy Award winner Michelle Williams as Viola Van Horn, Taurean Everett as Chagall, and Josh Lamon as Stefan.
The show also features a book by Marco Pennette, a score by Noel Carey and Julia Mattison, and direction and choreography by Christopher Gattelli, all of whom were Tony-nominated for their work.
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Photo credit: Death Becomes Her on Broadway. (Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman)
Frequently asked questions
Where is Death Becomes Her located?
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. The address is New York, NY, USA, 10036.
How long is Death Becomes Her?
2hr 30min. Incl. 15min intermission.
What is Death Becomes Her about?
Starring Tony Award nominees and comic leading ladies Betsy Wolfe and Jennifer Simard, the 10-time Tony Award-nominated Death Becomes Her offers jokes, twists, and a glow-up like no other. Expect dazzling production numbers, campy humor, and soaring duets belted to the heavens — or perhaps to hell below.
How do you book tickets for Death Becomes Her?
Book tickets for Death Becomes Her on New York Theatre Guide.
What's the age recommendation for Death Becomes Her?
The recommended age for Death Becomes Her is Ages 12+. Children under 5 are not permitted in the theatre..
What are the songs in Death Becomes Her?
The song list is not yet published, but expect lots of flashy numbers and belting galore in a score by “very talented newcomer team of Julia Mattison and Noel Carey” (Variety) that highlights its leading ladies’ vocal chops.
Who wrote Death Becomes Her?
Marco Pennette, known for his TV credits Ugly Betty and Desperate Housewives, wrote the “genuinely funny book” (Variety) for this new musical, adapted from the acclaimed film.
Who directed Death Becomes Her?
Christopher Gattelli, a Tony Award winner for his choreography for Newsies, directs and choreographs this new musical.
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