Broadway Musical Home - Death Becomes Her

A new musical, based on the 1992 film of the same name.

Story:

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, Madeline and Helen begin a new era of life (and death) with their youth and beauty restored...and a grudge to last eternity.

Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
205 W. 46th St.
New York, NY

Info and Directions

Schedule

MONDAY: Dark

TUESDAY: 7 PM

WEDNESDAY: 2 & 7:30 PM

THURSDAY: 7 PM

FRIDAY: 7 PM

SATURDAY: 2 & 8 PM

SUNDAY: 3 PM

Important Dates
PREVIEWS: Oct 23, 2024
OPENING: Nov 21, 2024

Run Time
2 hours and 30 minutes (1 Intermission)

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NOTE:

Recommended for ages 12 and up.
Most shows have special holiday dates and times. Check the official website for more information.

: Composer & Lyricist
Julia Mattison

: Composer & Lyricist
Noel Carey

: Librettist
Marco Pennette

Premiere
1992 Film

Broadway Premiere

Theatre: Lunt-Fontanne Theatre

Opening Night: Nov 21, 2024

Original Cast: Megan Hilty, Christopher Sieber, Jennifer Simard, Michelle Williams, 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, Warren Yang, Kyle Brown, Lakota Knuckle, Johanna Moise, Amy Quanbeck

Director: Christopher Gattelli

Choreographer: Christopher Gattelli

Producer: Universal Theatrical Group

Musical Director: Ben Cohn

Orchestrations: Doug Besterman

Scenic Design: Derek McLane

Costume Design: Paul Tazewell

Lighting Design: Justin Townsend

Sound Design: Peter Hylenski

Hair and Wig Design: Charles LaPointe

1992 Film Version

Movie Name: Death Becomes Her

Type: Non-Musical

Director: Robert Zemeckis

Screenplay: Martin Donovan, David Koepp

Starring: Meryl Streep, Bruce Willis, Goldie Hawn

Musical Numbers

If You Want Perfection

For the Gaze

That Was Then, This Is Now

Tell Me, Ernest

Madeline Ashton's Intimate Wedding Extravaganza

Madeline

'Til Death

Tell Me, Ernest (Reprise)

Falling Apart

Siempre Viva

Let's Run Away Together

Confrontation

Don't Say I Didn't (Warn You)

Hit Me

The Plan

Stefan's Turn

Live to Serve

Siempre Viva (Reprise)

The Chase

'Til Death (Reprise)

Alive Forever

The End

Stream Online Now

: 1999 Hollywood Version Available to Stream via Apple

CDs

: Original Broadway Cast Recording

: Hollywood Film Soundtrack

CDs

: Original Broadway Cast Recording

Videos

: Original Hollywood Version DVD

: Original Hollywood Version Blu-Ray

Merchandise

: Merchandise on Ebay

2025 Tony Award Nominations

Best Costume Design of a Musical
Best Musical
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical - Jennifer Simard
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical - Megan Hilty
Best Direction of a Musical
Best Book of a Musical
Best Original Score Written for the Theatre
Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Best Choreography

2025 Drama Desk Award Nominations

Outstanding Wig and Hair
Outstanding Musical
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical - Jennifer Simard
Outstanding Book of a Musical
Outstanding Costume Design of a Musical

2025 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations

Outstanding New Broadway Musical
Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical - Jennifer Simard
Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical - Christopher Sieber
Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
Outstanding Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
Outstanding Orchestrations (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
Outstanding Direction of a Musical
Outstanding Choreography
Outstanding Scenic Design
Outstanding Costume Design
Outstanding Lighting Design
Outstanding Sound Design

2025 Drama League Award Nominations

Outstanding Production of a Musical
Outstanding Direction of a Musical
Distinguished Performance Award - Megan Hilty
Distinguished Performance Award - Jennifer Simard