Full cast announced for 'Death Becomes Her' on Broadway
Directed and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli, Death Becomes Her features a book by Marco Pennette, and an original score by Julia Mattison and Noel Carey.
The full cast has been announced for new musical comedy Death Becomes Her on Broadway. Performances begin on October 23, with opening night on November 21 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.
Joining the previously announced Megan Hilty (Wicked, Smash), Jennifer Simard (Company, Disaster!), Christopher Sieber (Spamalot, Company), and Grammy Award winner Michelle Williams (Destiny’s Child, Chicago), are Marija Abney, Lauren Celentano, Sarita Colon, Kaleigh Cronin, Natalie Charle Ellis, Taurean Everett, Michael Graceffa, Neil Haskell, Kolton Krouse, Josh Lamon, Sarah Meahl, Ximone Rose, Sir Brock Warren, Bud Weber, Ryan Worsing, and Warren Yang. Kyle Brown, Lakota Knuckle, Johanna Moise, and Amy Quanbeck.
Directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Christopher Gattelli, Death Becomes Her features a book by Marco Pennette, and an original score by Julia Mattison and Noel Carey.
Based on the 1992 film, which stars Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn, Death Becomes Her follows actress Madeline Ashton, who makes her frenemy author Helen Sharp an actual enemy when she steals her fiancé. As Helen plots revenge, their world is turned upside down by a mysterious woman with a secret.
The rest of the creative team includes scenic design by Derek McLane, costume design by Paul Tazewell, lighting design by Justin Townsend, sound design by Peter Hylenski, hair and wig design by Charles LaPointe, make-up design by Joe Dulude II, fight direction by Thomas Schall, with music supervision by Mary-Mitchell Campbell, orchestrations by Doug Besterman, dance and incidental music arrangements by Sam Davis, and music direction by Ben Cohn.
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Photo credit: Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard in Death Becomes Her. (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 Megan Hilty 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 requirement 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.
Is Death Becomes Her appropriate for kids?
The show is recommended for ages 12 and up.
Is Death Becomes Her good?
Get ready for a “lush physical production,” a “a stellar cast,” and some “PG-13 funny, alive and fearlessly old-school” humor, per the Chicago Tribune, in this campy new musical. It is "savagely funny, musical comedy magic," per Time Out New York.
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