“Look out world, Death Becomes Her: The Musical may just be the biggest body horror bitch-off on Broadway.”
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Death Becomes Her
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre · 2h 30m
Opened Nov 21, 2024 · Closed Jun 28, 2026 · Ran for 1 year, 7 months
14 Rave
14 Positive
2 Mixed
3 Negative
Critics' Take
Critics largely embrace this campy musical adaptation as a riotously entertaining crowd-pleaser that knows its audience, with standout performances from Hilty and Simard. Some find it superficial, but most praise its humor, spectacle, and improvements over the film.
This show has closed. Tickets are no longer available.
Critic Scorecard
33 reviews14 Rave
14 Positive
2 Mixed
3 Negative
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“A virtually perfect big-budget, broad-appeal musical comedy that improves in every way over the 1992 film, director-choreographer Christopher Gattelli’s wildly entertaining vehicle for two of our best singer-actor-comedians on any stage today renders the movie-as-source snipe worthless.”
“The relentless, deliciously played, perfectly directed hilarity of Death Becomes Her distinguishes this skillfully executed riot of a Broadway musical.”
“It's high camp and Broadway heaven, need I say more?”
“Death Becomes Her might be the best dark musical comedy to come along in decades.”
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Audience Scorecard
17.2K audience reviews
A+
Loving It
Awards Scorecard
2024-25 season64
Honored
Won Best Costume Design (Musical)
Drama Desk:2 wins / 8 nomsOuter Critics:12 nomsDrama League:4 noms
Box Office Scorecard
source · Broadway League, publicAll Time
Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about Death Becomes Her?
Critics largely embrace this campy musical adaptation as a riotously entertaining crowd-pleaser that knows its audience, with standout performances from Hilty and Simard. Some find it superficial, but most praise its humor, spectacle, and improvements over the film. (CriticScore 80/100 from 33 reviews.)
Is Death Becomes Her worth seeing?
Yes. Death Becomes Her earns strong reviews from critics (80/100 from 33 reviews). Most theatergoers will have a great time.
What is the CriticScore for Death Becomes Her?
Death Becomes Her has a CriticScore of 80/100 based on 33 professional reviews. This is a "Recommended" show.
Is Death Becomes Her still running on Broadway?
No, Death Becomes Her has closed. It played at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre and closed on June 28, 2026.
How long is Death Becomes Her?
Death Becomes Her has a runtime of 2 hours and 30 minutes, including 1 intermission.
Is Death Becomes Her appropriate for children?
Death Becomes Her is recommended for Ages 10+.
Theater Scorecard
Typical VenueA handsome Art Deco house with a distinctive celestial ceiling and wide auditorium. Sightlines are good from center seats but the wide layout means far-side seats lose some stage width. Notoriously narrow seats make comfort a challenge for longer shows.
Seating Scorecard
5 sections2 best3 good
Closest and most direct view of the stage at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, with the fullest sound. The standard top pick for any show here.
Based on aggregated audience reports and editorial judgment. Sightlines vary by show and seat.
Original Broadway Cast
- Megan HiltyMadeline AshtonNom: Actress (Musical)(Medical leave from 6/11/2025-7/8/2025)
- Christopher SieberErnest Menville
- Jennifer SimardHelen SharpNom: Actress (Musical)
- Michelle WilliamsViola Van Horn
- Marija AbneyCounselor
- Lauren CelentanoWoman #1
- Sarita ColónEnsembleBroadway debut
- Kaleigh CroninStacey
Notable Replacements
- Dee RoscioliMadeline Ashton
- Betsy WolfeMadeline Ashton
- Kate BaileyNurse #1
- Alexa De BarrWoman #1
- Natalie Charle EllisDouble
- Neil HaskellDouble
- Sarah MeahlDouble
- Brayden NewbyPriest
Creative Team
- Christopher GattelliDirector
- Julia MattisonMusic & Lyrics
- Noel CareyMusic & Lyrics
- Marco PennetteBook
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 80/100 (33 reviews)
- Status
- Closed
- Opened
- Nov 21, 2024
- Closed
- Jun 28, 2026
- Run Length
- 1 year, 7 months
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Intermissions
- 1
- Age
- Ages 10+
- Synopsis
- Based on the cult classic film, two rivals discover a magical potion that promises eternal youth, with hilarious and deadly consequences.
- Data Last Updated
- October 7, 2026
